The Mercurial Superfly feels more locked in and tight without the feeling of freedom and comfort. All movements with the PhantomVSN are pure comfort which also does not compromise a close touch on the ball. I love how the Quadfit mesh wraps around your feet without any constriction and conforms to any shape that fits within it. However, possibly due to the placements of the two studs closest to the midfoot, the PhantomVSN is a big no-no on AG for me as I struggled to walk properly after a game in them.Д«OOTHYPE choice: Nike Mercurial Superfly for its responsive feel and (slightly) better suitability on AG surfaces. Left: Nike Mercurial SuperflyД«oth of these soleplates are meant for FG and expect stud pressure when playing on AG. The stiffer soleplate makes every sprint feel responsive and a joy to run in. The Mercurial SuperflyвЂ™s arrow shaped blades dig deep into the ground to help propel you when making those high intensity runs. It goes without saying that the boot crafted for speed would have the most aggressive traction on its sole. Its soleplate is also extremely flexible around the midfoot so do not expect a responsive spring with every stride but a more natural feel to every step. It features a mix of rounded and angular shaped studs for a combination of maneuverability and traction.

The PhantomVSN is surprisingly quite big on traction for a вЂњcontrolвЂќ boot. The anatomical soleplate clinches it for me. It is quite a unique sensation and does its job effectively to ensure minimal slippage when cutting and sprinting in them.Д«OOTHYPE choice: Nike Mercurial Superfly. The biggest feature of the Superfly would be its anatomical soleplate which has the insole curve to support your arc of your feet and plant your foot deep into the boot. Notorious for its slim fit, the current Superfly model is slightly more accommodating for moderately wide feet. With the Mercurial Superfly, itвЂ™s all about being locked in. The PhantomVSN fits wider feet sizes while the Mercurial Superfly skews towards slim and moderate width feet. The stretchy Quadfit sock also accommodates wider feet sizes which makes this a must have for those with larger feet sizes. It adapts to every curve on your feet and hugs them snugly without being uncomfortable. The PhantomVSN incorporates NikeвЂ™s latest Quadfit mesh which forms the inner sock layer of the boot вЂ“ a technology that will roll out across Nike footwear in the near future. You just canвЂ™t beat that softness and the grip elements on the PhantomVSN. It is made up of a one-piece construction which reduces the chance of overstretching and water absorption and features subtle embossed strips across the upper to help with grip while dribbling at pace.Д«OOTHYPE Choice: Nike PhantomVSN. The upper on the Mercurial Superfly feels thinner than the PhantomVSNвЂ™s but it requires a bit of playtime before it can feel truly comfortable and broken into. Both have textured uppers but itвЂ™s the softer feel of the PhantomVSN that stands out. Last but never the least, the вЂњGhost LaceвЂќ technology acts as a blanket to the laces, providing a cleaner surface area for passing and striking while reducing instances of your laces coming untied. The PhantomVSN also has advantage of a grippy, sandpaper-like texture all over the boot to assist with controlling a pass from any direction. That it manages to stay durable despite the absolute beating it takes in every football match is a testament to NikeвЂ™s R&D with Flyknit. Forget about breaking it in, the upper is ready to go from the moment it leaves the box. The PhantomVSN features the softest knitted upper within the football industry, with a texture alike to any of NikeвЂ™s running shoes. UpperД«oth boots are made from Flyknit uppers but the treatment of the Flyknit on each boot is as similar as chalk and cheese. For a detailed review of either boot, you can click here for the Mercurial Superfly 360 and here for the PhantomVSN. Can Flyknit help you go faster or improve your ball control? We compare both boots to see if they were any different. One has been marketed for вЂњspeedвЂќ and the other, вЂњtouch. A post shared by on at 2:09am PSTД®nter the two latest boots in the Nike lineup вЂ“ the Mercurial Superfly 3 and the PhantomVSN.

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