NOT WHAT YOU THINK! - Nike Phantom GX Elite DF - Review + On Feet

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Mid or low? It's the choice that Nike more or less created in the world of football boots back in 2014, and it presents itself once again in early 2023. Except this time, it might be a little more than just mid or low! Sort of.
In today's video we take a closer look at the new Nike Phantom GX Elite DF, the mid-cut version of the GX that not only adds a collar around your ankle, but also a visibly different design! Is it just a collar and a lace cover, or is there more going on that you can't see? We discuss how the DF version of the Phantom GX Elite compares to the Lows, and whether or not the mids are worth an extra $25. Which version of the Phantom GX Elite would you pick?
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[@swayarz19]

It’s a big improvement, way better and way more comfortable! Love it

[@bakrsadeeq]

Got a pair, can't wait to test em

[@uchihaboi2513]

I have the WC versions and it’s a great boot, wide fit, true to size, and great heel liner. Only complaint is that I noticed the lockdown isnt top notch on the low cut due to I believe how the lacing is angled. Overall great boot for all foot shapes

[@charlieaparicio2492]

Thank you, this comment is the reason I got these cleats. My feet are on the wider side, so I often have trouble finding comfortable cleats. This shoe seems to be very good for different feet sizes by the reviews I’ve seen

[@visi_t]

How do you put them on bro

[@NoahHedrick1]

Gonna get some crazy curling shots with that gripknit

[@kaskovic1993]

Still waiting for that long due Turf football boot top 10, it's been 4 years! :(

[@Dylan-cw8vp]

I loved my Phantom Visions so much, glad they finally made something similar.

[@Zaytehs]

visions are dogshit mate

[@khai9901]

Same

[@keydanasefa8438]

I see you with the soccer drip

[@garn5t]

the twist is cause people like depay i think hate the pull tab and how it digs into the front of your ankle or lower shin and so they offset it which might look a little weird but is actually really good

[@jonathanphang]

I still have the Phantom VSN Elite DF AGs and have some really seriously wide feet. I have bought and tried so many boots and the quadfit and upper make it such a great and comfortable boot. Might give this a try and see how it compares. I did recently get a pair of Rebula Cup MIJs second hand and wearing those in and they might actually be the ones...

[@xxxander_]

Trust me these will fit you, I have the same problem and also only found comfort in the boots you mentioned. I just bought the Phantom GX in half a size up than I usually wear and they fit me perfectly, I'd say even more comfortable than the VSN's

[@jonathanphang]

@@xxxander_ glad to hear. Been wearing the rebulas today and they are actually really nice but will have to keep my eyes out for these in the low cut. Pricey mind

[@vincentle4298]

Did you notice a difference in feel in the heel area? Jay from Unisport stated he felt a difference in lockdown and tightness

[@dsanchez9703]

I like the highcut model!

[@mrnoize1395]

Got these in low cut with an AG sole. I really rate these. i'd say best boot of 2023. the grip tech really works. ive found i can get loads of top spin dip on passes and shots. even predators with demon skin couldnt do that for me. only thing i dont like is theyre a little bit too long in the toe. im hoping to see GX tech on Tiempos. if Nike did that they'd kill off the predator line for adidas.

[@Scientist19exe]

Tiempos are leather. GX tech is synthetic.

[@gausly1032]

i need some good ag boots any recommendations? i normally only play on fg but i want some for indoor fields. i was thinking of the copa mudials.

[@Gmusic734]

@@gausly1032mizuno morelia beta 3 MIJ or the elite version. Top class boot. They are FG boots but because of the conical studs they work perfectly on AG. Give them a try mate

[@DanielN4v]

Where does everyone find the AG soles? I’ve never been able to find them anywhere

[@M_SH-10]

did that space in toe dissapear after breaking them in? Or will you recommend to go half size down

[@Zachary.Chaplin]

I love the GT2 they are the most durable cleats I’ve owned. I fear I will go through the new model in 5 games.

[@adambjork8506]

For anyone interested in knowing, I had about a 15g difference in weight between the DF and low-cut version (both FG)

[@gausly1032]

so basically no noticeable difference right, no one someone can tell apart a 15 gram difference.

[@adambjork8506]

@@gausly1032 no for sure, not noticeable on feet. I chose based on if I wanted the ghost lacing system or not. And in my case, I have very wide feet and wanted the ability to adjust my laces more easily. The lace cover made loosening my laces very difficult, which could become an issue if they were too tight. No regrets at all, the low-cut model is fantastic and I'd highly recommend it, especially for people with wide feet.

[@KSFonseca_]

AG review coming soon?👀

[@romankolaszewski7121]

Hey Josh (or anyone that has an answer) what boot would you compare the grip on the GX’s too. I’m looking at getting them but I wore the Predator Edges for a bit and the grip was just way to much for me. If anyone could help me out that would be great, Thanks 🙏

[@de_game]

Man i love hight cut boots But i also absoloutly hate that lace cover thing.

[@diegochu7594]

i hated it until this gen. think it looks like an actual sock wrapping your foot p sick

[@Alphoric]

These are mid boots but Yh lace covers are usually just annoying lace less or laced can’t have both

[@Fabfutx]

I recently bought it and its pretty hrd to put on and take off, but i think overtime it was get less difficult, since it gets more flexibile if yk what i mean

[@ivan.1278]

​@@FabfutxDo you think these are durable and provide good lockdown?

[@Fabfutx]

@@ivan.1278 the lockdown is good, and like, in my opinion, it needs more protection, cuz when i shot, it like, sometimes hurt ur toes, but overall it looks good, and feels nice. The only bad thing is that its rlly hard to put on and take off, i had to have a friend to pull it out for me. But like ye, its rlly good

[@liamwinder5559]

Please drop a review on the takedown midels

[@gabr131s9]

Any chance you could do a review of the AG version?

[@oscarfigueroa9374]

You should do a phantom gx and a preadator accuracy comparison

[@macrya]

jaymike mentioned a more snug fit with the df version. is there any validity to that statement?

[@lws9254]

Hey would u mind doing a review on the pro phantom gx Thanks

[@dyamigerhold8009]

Hey Josh, I’m planning on getting Tiempo legend 9 AG pro’s, but I don’t know what the sizing is like. I’m a 10US and fit perfectly as so in Tiempo legend 7’s but don’t know how the fit runs in Legend 9’s. Any pointers or advice on what size would be best?

[@cooperwinslow1789]

stay true to size, I am a 10.5US in the 9's and staying true to size fit me perfectly, especially after the leather molds to your foot

[@stephenwang3937]

please do a GX lace change😅video （must use SR4U laces）

[@riffmania]

If you go DF version get a shoe horn to put them on…..ITS NEEDED

[@juliogamboa8582]

What code are we suppose to use to get the discounted price shown on your website

[@Nos7938]

Can i ask you what is the duration of the Gripknit?

[@cjrajkumar8064]

Do a video on the takedown model

[@kavverist]

Hey man, is the fg version of this fine for ag even though its technically not allowed?? bought one of these awhile ago

[@georgeprotopapadakis3922]

what is in your opinion the best shoe for wide feet ??

[@angeloavino1085]

Do you feel that this DF model provides noticeably better lockdown vs. the low cot option?

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

Not at all. There isn't a difference because the construction is almost identical. If anything, the way the lacing system works on the lows arguably holds the upper a little more securely, but to say that the lows have better lockdown is tough. They're pretty well exactly the same 👍

[@julianmelecio7803]

is this a good snug fit for narrow/skinny feet? I see comments on good for being wide, are they snug as vapor 14s/15s?

[@shanesuleman4127]

They aren’t as snug but the df are better for narrow feet

[@Feanaro5503]

I want the mid-cut version with the AG soleplate, but to get it in the US you have to purchase the Nike By You custom version for $305.

[@chrisl6644]

Do you have any idea when they are going to be released in the United States?

[@patitoduck123]

You don’t have to do that. You can get them from Europe for retail.

[@outrageoustechgaming9089]

@@patitoduck123 taxes and shipping would probably make it 305 still

[@Feanaro5503]

@@patitoduck123Unisport can’t ship Nike products outside the EU

[@patitoduck123]

@@danviv64 keep it on the DL bro… they’re gonna ban that too 😭. I was trying to tell these guys over message but yeah lol

[@StewyOG7]

Do you ship cleats to New Zealand?

[@Detris]

Any word on why the Tiempo Legends haven't been released in this colourway, but the Pros have?

[@cholchol3849]

Shortage in kangaroo leather from what I’ve read

[@osareme2462]

👀 if that’s the case they might discontinue them 😭

[@saito6415]

Does the ghost lace Flyknit upper feels like it's pressing down the tied laces to your feet making it feel every so slightly noticeable and bulky as mentioned?

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

I can't say that I can feel the laces being pushed against my foot, but yes, more material will always have more bulk. These do not feel bulky though.

[@justinkelemen1810]

Hello Josh, long time watcher. Tha js for the great videos. Unfortunately, I am a dumbass and bought these cleats a half size bigger than i normally wear because i have had to do it in the past models. Just curious if you have any tricks to eat up space in thr toe area. I already used them in a game and now i cant return them because there is some black stains from our field turf. I might try buying a dr soles insole and cut out the heel and put it under my insoles. Thanks for any help from anyone. I wont make the mistake of not taking yhr advice of a guy who has tried on 100s of cleats again.

[@SleepyWeights-ty5tb]

You could try wearing two pairs of sock’s, I bought a pair of phantom gt df a couple of years ago that were a half size up. I wore a regular pair of socks and then put my grip socks on top of them, it made a huge difference compared to when I only wore one pair. The lockdown, fitting and traction issues were gone completely and felt as though the boots were the correct size.

[@alexisw7711]

can you do the superfly 9 blast?

[@brandonmurphy901]

Hey guys, stupid question but for the boot how do you lace them up, I’ve got a pair but have been finding it a bit difficult to lace them up

[@coreymitchell1194]

Hi Josh, are the elite SG player version worth the extra money? (If anyone else can help then please do)

[@coolboyrbx2866]

Cool cleat to wide for me though vapor is better for average foot width

[@foskr4]

Ive just got these phantom elites, a little bit of toe pressure/pain rn with 1/2 an inch in toe box, will they stretch out or should i return now people!?

[@datboi9539]

A bit of a pain to put on but once you do they're great.

[@lijaniahsmith9158]

Do these run true to size i just bought a pair of the mecurial superfly 9s in a 10.5 and they barley fit me i wear a size 10.5 in shoes but is wondering what i should do for boots thanks.

[@ChrisLee-wk3nl]

Laces are all covered up, how to you put them back in if you happened to took them for some reason?

[@playerboy3066]

Should I buy mizuno morelia neo III elite or mercurial vapor 13 elite

[@marek_2578]

Copa pure.2 fg review should be nice. Looks almost identical to .1

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

Video coming soon

[@ivanuricic7598]

Is it okay to cut the lace cover?

[@chrisl6644]

Do you have any idea when they are going to be released in the United States?

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

They’ve been released, but everyone is waiting on inventory to arrive, including Nike

[@chrisl6644]

@Henry Ponnezhan7 exactly

[@chrisl6644]

@@Soccerreviewsforyou nike Says coming soon and they don’t have the DF version listed at all

[@andrewlustrinelli8225]

I bought a pair of the vapor 15s and morelia neo 3 beta mij, if youre going to spend this ridiculous amount of money for cleats spend the extra bit and get the mizunos .Dont understand vapors personally.(and yeah i know its a phantom video) Leather babay. Andwhatre these adlers ive seen can you review those?

[@AhmedSaleh-sl9ss]

Idk what's happening I got the phantom gx df it's good when it comes to toe space but a bit tight when it comes to width, but the biggest problem Is I can't wear it it's so difficult to wear the whole is too small idk how anyone can wear them and idk if I should replace or keep them

[@horamardalani91]

I love how these boots look and was set on buying them, but the lack of implanting the Quad fit system is baffling to me. Like bruh, you expect me to finger my own boots to tie them??

[@devantelewis6774]

Why did Nike Canada get them but Nike US still hasn’t 😢

[@jeffreyjimenez7059]

I have adidas boots and I’m a size 10 but had to go a size up 11 do I have to do the same with the phantom gx

[@jonathanmoran2624]

Do these studs tighten and loosen ?

[@mogarba1463]

These are better than the Hypervenoms 🔥

[@cameronjohnstone59]

Can only find phantom gx SGs in my size. Not FGs. Is there a crazy difference between the two? Will I be okay getting SGs instead?

[@Gmusic734]

Don’t wear SG on anything other than SG unless you want an injury or cause an injury

[@SanIldeBaby]

Where do these designs come from? This is not a dig at Nike, it's just an observation that applies to all brands. These boots for example...Why do they have a double swoosh? Why do they have that weird-shaped blue patch on the upper (but I could also mention the zigzagging tape on the Pumas, or the nonsensical patterns on Adidas boots, etc.)? I'm sure they carry out thorough market research beforehand to gauge what people (kids) like, but honestly....Is that what people like?

[@midihenry]

I've had the exact same observation as well. It's hard to find a nice looking boot nowadays, without all of those weird ugly shapes and color mixes.. The GT lookes nice, but their fit was very bad, I wish they released something similar in style but with the GX tech.

[@mjdumeko9163]

How does he get the exact same thumbnail with all these different boots

[@ot7chris]

can you take the netting off

[@bryanl95]

is the heel different comparted to the lowcut varient?

[@bryanl95]

jay mike said it was

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

Exactly the same.

[@qriz5]

@@bryanl95 compared to my vapor 14, gx df lockdown is way better for comparison, i’d trust jaymike more since he plays in the boots.

[@santiagocastro631]

where can I buy SG models? I cant find them in the nike website

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

Link in the description 👍

[@mwf650]

Missed opportunity to rename ghost laces to John Cena laces

[@wyattemory572]

I cant get them rn it says there “coming soon”

[@Fabfutx]

How u put them on so easily

[@Js33139]

Hi bud I’m a 13 in adidas but Nike phantoms in a 12 seem to fit me ? Think a 12 in the airs will ?

[@shebz7393]

Yeah they should I was a 11 in the speedflow but brought the airs and found that in the 10’s it gave me the best lock down

[@Js33139]

@@shebz7393 yeah the. New white out speed flows and preds look unbelievable too man !

[@alexclopez]

more ball reviews

[@sebastianllamas1413]

Some people think the DF collar is ankle support 😭

[@k-stackz3577]

It provides 0 😂💀

[@temz769]

There is no ACC?

[@NJcinemaHD]

How do you clean these?

[@ocean_clips7143]

Ya can’t 😂

[@maxtenvergert]

These are worse in my opinion, the lacing system is difficult to reach and the boots are difficult to get on and off, the laces run further then the knit portion and actually also run a fair bit under the grip knit. The lower lace positions are impossible to reach and tighten/lose. I’d rather run them laceless, which works better then I excpected. Just buy the low cut, they’re cheaper and don’t take 30 min to put on.

[@adithyakishore3306]

Brother does the df version give more ankle support compared to the low cut version?

[@anonymoustv5770]

Why am I watching these videos when they arent even available in the US? :(

[@rice_lord]

When is this release?

[@younes6532]

It's released literally everywhere but the US. This colorway seems to be coming out mid March for the states

[@BoomRacha]

Mr.Josh, please reviews Asics X-Fly 4. __/l\__

[@samedbiyik4386]

how tall are u? :D

[@wahyuharjanto9599]

Great job by Nike

[@brandonng05]

is this shoe good for wide feet?

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

The lows would definitely be easier to get on for wider foot types

[@brandonng05]

@@Soccerreviewsforyou alright thanks for the suggestion

[@hoya1178]

The low-cut model looks better.

[@chrisl6644]

L

[@mogarba1463]

Depends on the colorway

[@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw]

Like always. Sock boots just look goofy

[@patitoduck123]

W

[@ToJarvsify]

i hate how bulky the white part looks :(

[@Lostinthemoors]

Way too much hype about these boots. I was ready to buy a pair, but they felt too flat footed or something, and were surprisingly uncomfortable out of the box, they just look clumsy as well (especially DF version). Willing to give them a second chance, just not gonna pay $340 for them

[@olanergaard5816]

for me my big toe hurts and it doesnt feel good, my vapor 14 academy was much better

[@foskr4]

did they ever stretch?

[@olanergaard5816]

@@foskr4 yess it does stretch and it fits like a sock, just got the new x crazyfast+ love the shape more like a vapor shape then the gx. but the gx are so good

[@guardianbravo2139]

Tiempos forever

[@varelaiazul817]

The DF collar and the lace cover just adds unnecessary bulk and material that doesn’t need to be there. Low cut Phantom GX all the way when given the choice.

[@adamsacrey5048]

The extra bulk can add for better protection as well, and your laces can’t get untied

[@GigaJinGaming3711]

This looks like the Mr Beast logo

[@danygallegossalinas3215]

Can I get them for free lol and it’s my size surprisingly It was worth a try

[@Alex-qh7ky]

Bruh Nike gotta stop playing and ship these to the US already

[@galacticoera]

TAKE DOWNS

[@HIYOJAYO]

3rd

[@NattyStar77]

Mr Beast boots

[@Alphoric]

These look like they’d be horrible for people standing on your toes like looks like it would scuf easy

[@hasanimran1372]

This guy keeps ruining boots I love -_-