Nike Introduce the Female-Led Phantom Luna Football Boot

The crescendo of women’s football is at its zenith. The pitches are rife with high-octane matches, synchronized attacking onslaughts, and tireless warriors commanding every blade of grass. As the game leaps forward, it demands gear that is as evolved and battle-ready as the athletes who wear them.

Armed with its most profound commitment to women to date, Nike embarked on a quest. A quest to craft a boot for her, by her. This journey spanned over two years of relentless research, trials, designs, and refinements.

As the world awaits the grand spectacle of this summer’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand with bated breath, Nike pulls the curtains back on the Phantom Luna - the pièce de résistance of women’s boots.

Attuned to the very pulse of the athlete, the Nike Phantom Luna is a masterclass in traction, fit, and touch for the gladiators of women's football.

First, Nike broke the mold on traction. Considering that an elite player could traverse a staggering seven miles in a 90-minute battle, it's the pivotal moments - the darting turns, the lightning-fast changes in direction - that can be the difference between triumph and defeat. Herein lies the genius of Phantom Luna’s traction. An outcome of years of dedication by Nike’s alchemists and artisans, it boasts a revolutionary circular stud pattern near the toes, dubbed Nike Cyclone 360. This sublime traction pattern gifts players with the nimbleness, accuracy, and audacity to dominate the pitch.

Next, the Phantom Luna embraces her form. Introducing Nike Asym Fit, a groundbreaking upper design that ensures a hug-like fit around the ankle, echoing the collective voice of female athletes.

But what’s a warrior without her arsenal? As the tide of women's football surges towards a more aggressive, team-based assault, the tools of the trade must keep pace. Enter Nike Gripknit, integrated into the Phantom Luna's upper. This state-of-the-art innovation enlarges the touch zones, which is vital for the precision and control needed for her smaller foot size. The material is seamless, tacky to the touch, and integrated into the fabric - ensuring the boot remains supple.

“Phantom Luna is a direct reflection of Nike’s focus on being her biggest champion,” says Dr. Elysia Davis, Principal Researcher in the Nike Sport Research Lab. “From research to testing to design, we put her at the center of the process. With Phantom Luna, we’re offering a boot that is thoughtfully designed for her with a new circular stud pattern and fit, helping athletes to move with precision and confidence on the pitch.”

Mark your calendars, as the Nike Phantom Luna Elite and Phantom Luna are poised to grace the battlefields and the feet of warriors starting late June 2023. Available at nike.com and select retail champions.