Return of the Hypervenom: Nike drops a colour-shifting version of the Hypervenom Phantom
Fri, May 30.25


Boot: Nike Hypervenom Phantom RGN SE 'Transform Hydra'
Releasing Date: June 2nd, 2025 at 5pm
Nike just dropped something cold-blooded — literally. Enter the Nike Hypervenom Phantom RGN SE ‘Transform Hydra’, the next evolution of the boot that changed the game a decade ago. We thought the return of the OG citrus colourway was enough, but turns out Nike had more venom left in the chamber.
A Colour-Shifting boot.
This time, it’s all about transformation. Cloaked in a slick ice-white finish, the ‘Hydra’ starts clean… until you get it wet. That’s when the magic hits — the upper shifts into a storm of black and blue hues, creating a dynamic skin that reacts to moisture. It’s part innovation, part nostalgia, and fully chaos-inducing.
If it sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Back in 2015, the final Hypervenom I colourway flipped the game with a heat-reactive upper — an all-black boot that turned bright orange in the heat. It was wild then, and now 10 years later, Nike’s brought that shape-shifting energy back to life — this time through water-reactive tech.
The Tech. Another Surprise.
The build? Classic meets modern. You’ve got the OG Gripskin upper we all fell in love with — soft, flexible, and dangerous — fused with the Hypervenom 3 soleplate for better responsiveness and traction. It’s the best of both worlds for players who want that throwback flair without sacrificing next-gen performance.
Spotted?
And who better to debut the boot than Lautaro Martínez? The Inter Milan talisman is set to lace up in the 'Transform Hydra' for the Champions League Final — no better stage for a boot designed to make headlines. It’s a fitting moment for a boot that’s always thrived under pressure, made for the fearless and the finishers.
So whether you’re a nostalgic boot head or a player who just wants something wild underfoot — this one’s for you. No official release date yet, but we’ll let you know the second they land.
Q&As: Nike Hypervenom Phantom RGN SE ‘Transform Hydra’
Q: What’s special about the ‘Transform Hydra’ Hypervenom?
A: The upper changes colour when wet — going from white to a black and blue pattern. It’s a tribute to the heat-reactive Hypervenom I from 2015.
Q: What technology is used in the boot?
A: The upper features Nike’s Gripskin tech for control, while the soleplate comes from the Hypervenom 3 for modern traction and responsiveness.
Q: Who’s wearing them?
A: Lautaro Martínez is set to debut the boots in the Champions League Final.
Q: When do they release?
A: June 2nd at 5pm — stay locked to Ultra Football and our channels to be the first to know and enter the raffle here.
Q: Are they limited edition?
A: This edition is very limited. You struggled getting your hand on the Bright Citrus edition? This is one is even more collector.
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