Nike Phantom 6 High Academy

My son plays soccer on a local league in our hometown. These are his favorite cleats he's ever worn! The fabric is very breathable and the sizing fits like a glove. The fit and feel is unlike other cleats he's worn for games. He is able to run across the field swiftly during games which is important for picking out good cleats. The fabric is made of good quality and it durable for this type of sport. The design is sleek and goes well with almost any jersey. I would recommend these cleats to any one looking for a well made, comfortable pair of cleats for team sports. These will always be our go to cleats going forward!

One of the best looking cleats I have ever owned, the Nike Phantom 6 High Academy is a great, versatile addition to the kit bag. The shorter studs grip well enough for natural grass but have good release even on shorter artificial surfaces. The fabric is comfortable, easy to clean, and stands up well to the beating that turf delivers. The material is form fitting and takes a bit longer to break in but even then these cleats run small and you may want to bump up a half size. Snug as they were, though, they were easy enough to get on and the high top was not constricting at all.

The fit was much tighter than expected, I normally like a tight boot but this was a bit too tight. There's more padding in the toe box than I'm used to and that seems to squeeze a bit tight. Padding around the heel is a bit much as well and I could easily get some blisters during breakin period. I'd be tempted to try a size up as that may address all this. Leaving the for aside, the touch was surprisingly good to a takedown. There is more grip on the ball than I was used to (no bad at all, just different) and the strike on the ball is pretty clean. I appreciated having access to the laces, this gave me good adjustment over the top of the foot. The soleplate seems responsive and steady on AG but I'm less confident on grass. I prefer more aggressive stuff patterns but this felt ok. The upper materials are a pleasing quality. Everything is seamless and nothing appears superficially placed. If we were to cut down on the padding in the toe box and heel these would be a standout surprise, however I realize the target audience is probably looking for comfort and has no issue going up a half size.