No. Just no.
We’re waving our chances of a freebie here because, honestly, we wouldn’t know what to do with these if they came through the post.
Nike have gone and honoured one of the best footballers in the world – probably the best footballer in the world of the last year – with the worst possible boots.
Neymar deserves better.
Brazilian Artist, Bruno Big, designed the graffiti-inspired footwear for the Barcelona attacker and it’s safe to say that we don’t get it.
The Nike Hypervenom Phantom II Neymar Boots – handy name and everything – were unveiled on Monday and go on sale on January 31, but if you’re looking for an ankle collar and a hideous foot design, we’re sure you could rustle something together yourself for a lot cheaper.
https://twitter.com/highsnobiety/status/691548940433506305
Nike’s New “Ousadia Alegria” Boots Embody Neymar’s Playing Style https://t.co/gNWE6dmB1W pic.twitter.com/qtYbBMDYBK
— Dubie Bacino (@opajdara) January 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/NeyMarvellous/status/690239936734191616
Brazilian graffiti artist, Bruno Big designs Neymar's new #Hypervenom boots https://t.co/4BCpw87rX7 #Neymar pic.twitter.com/j3p6K71ZJP
— AS USA (@English_AS) January 25, 2016
If you can take it any more, here’s a video of the new cleats in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qQAn-wmUDM
Is there anything to be said for another trusty, beautiful pair of Copa Mundials?
