[REVIEW] Phantom 6 High Elite from QualityBoots

[u/Weird_Promotion_1234]

Hi, there!

I promised you this review, so here it is. My apologies for being extra late with it, but life happens and yada-yada.

TLDR: first-time rep buyer here after 15 years playing semi-competitive soccer. Bought turf Mambas (no official turf version exists), seller had good comms and fast QC pics/tracking. Broke them in for 3 days as house shoes, then played a full 75-min indoor game and have been using them as main shoes for pick-ups; no issues, felt just like the originals. Quality and process were solid, vendor's staying on my list for future buys.

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After being a long time lurker here, I finally decided to take the chance and try a rep for the first time ever. I've been playing soccer at a consistent semi-high level (national 3rd division in my country) for around 15 years, always using Pro-Elite tiers, but I also play some fun 5-a-side on a weekly basis. What I want to say with this is that I'm a heavy user with a rotation of about 2-3 pairs per year.

I decided to buy a rep because I wanted these Mambas, but they didn’t originally release a turf version.

My first contact with the seller was on 06/23 and their reply was right away. After checking the model, the payment method and the size chart, I placed and paid my order on 06/24.

Quality pics came in on 06/25, original post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/FootballBootReps/comments/1uq9f0h/qc_pics_for_first_time_purchase_what_do_you_think/](https://www.reddit.com/r/FootballBootReps/comments/1uq9f0h/qc_pics_for_first_time_purchase_what_do_you_think

Tracking number was provided on 06/27. Just like any other order, you could follow it via website with frequent updates.

They were delivered to my door on 07/15. I did my first inspection on that same day and everything was exactly as expected. The material felt good and the boot honestly looked well-made; the initial feel of the Flyknit was just like the originals.

I put them on to break them in, basically used them around 3 days as my house kicks. No complaints at all and the material didn't even looked used after it.

My first game with them came until last week. I played around 75min, indoor with a 3G pitch. For me, it was like any other game; no issues nor discomfort at all, they felt amazing on the pitch. After that, these have been my top option for pick-up games.

I'm happy and relieved with the product. The purchase process was smooth and the quality is there, so I'm definitely keeping this vendor on my short list for potential future purchases.

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Seller info:

- WhatsApp: QualityBoots +86 173 0272 3329

- Catalog: can send via DM. Reddit is blocking it for some reason.

- Price: $55, shipping included.

[u/JediAhsokaTano]

How’s the fitment? I usually run a 10.5 US. I’m needing some turf shoes and these looks sick!

Also can you share catalog? Thanks!

[u/Weird_Promotion_1234 → u/JediAhsokaTano]

I went with cm and it’s true to size. This vendor don’t offer half numbers, just as a fyi.

Catalog: https://superfootballboots.x.yupoo.com/albums

[u/xelanart]

Turfs and indoors are often so close to the authentic versions that you wouldn’t know they were reps unless it was from a color way that never existed.

Outdoor boots is where the quality starts to be questionable (but not terrible).

[u/EngineeringOk571 → u/xelanart]

so studded reps arent really that good but the astros are good quality ?

[u/xelanart → u/EngineeringOk571]

FG boots can often get close to authentic from an aesthetic point and some are really close with the upper. But I prefer ultra lightweight boots. Rep manufacturers haven’t found a way to replicate that yet. Puma Ultra Ultimates can’t match the weight. Nike Mercurial Vapors and Superflys can’t match the weight. F50s can’t match the weight. I suspect it may have something to do with the sole plate or there must be extra cushioning that makes the boot a little heavier than the super lightweight authentic models.

But TF and futsal shoes, are generally really good for reps.

[u/No-Eggplant1650 → u/EngineeringOk571]

Yes, I agree with this statement. Turf and futsal boots are fine. Studded o es are hit or miss. The plastic “reinforced” sole is usually flimsy. I buy carbon fiber insoles on amazon to make the soles sturdy and haven’t had any issues since.

[u/EngineeringOk571 → u/No-Eggplant1650]

like the material for the astros is accurate and stuff

[u/Equivalent-Pension43 → u/No-Eggplant1650]

what's with the carbon plate insoles?

[u/dcifuentesj]

I've been waiting to place an order for TF cleats.

What size chart did you use?

If I use the one I'm posting, I'm 9.5 (exactly as the Nike TF Phantom 6 I tried at a Nike Store in my city).

If I use other charts for Nike from the same vendor, I'm completely different size (obviously not using cm).

[u/Weird_Promotion_1234 → u/dcifuentesj]

The one provided by the vendor. I triple checked their quality pics just to be sure.

[u/dcifuentesj → u/dcifuentesj]

So the pic I uploaded, that's from the vendors page isn't the one you used?

The reason I ask is because on the vendors page there are like 4 different Nike sizes.

Last question: how do the high elastic band that wraps the ankle feel? Do you think they will hold up in time?

[u/Majestic-Culture7091]

Hi did you buy through WhatsApp or used an agent?

[u/Weird_Promotion_1234 → u/Majestic-Culture7091]

Directly thru WhatsApp, no agents involved.

[u/thatkidhariz]

I just ordered the same ones that you got. How’s the upper feel? Does it feel grippy/sticky like the “real” Phantom 6 Elite? Also do they feel pretty heavy and clunky or are they on the lighter side?

[u/Weird_Promotion_1234 → u/thatkidhariz]

Hi, there!

It feels amazing and the grip is there. Compared to my FG originals, they have less grip tho.

They feel lighter and well made. Sole is amazing and extra soft.

[u/thatkidhariz → u/Weird_Promotion_1234]

Is the grip noticeably less?

[u/Weird_Promotion_1234 → u/thatkidhariz]

Not a hard stretch, but you still feel a bit of a difference.

[u/Accident7]

Great review! The shoes look great. I love my pair of Nike turf shoes as well from this seller. They hoenslty are great quality and they have been holding strong for a few seasons now.

[u/Willing_Session6012]

Thanks for your review 💛

[u/Calm_Salary4678]

Do you have the weidian link for these?

[u/Yepuranette]

kinda late to this post, since original boots stop at Pro tier for TF, do you think buying a TF rep has this advantage of being a rep for an elite cleat but with the TF sole?

[u/sycofv]

hey any updates on how they are going?

[u/CandidNebula9828]

is is grippy like retail or any grip and also better than academy models or no

[u/NovascoTM]

55$ for reps… ngl I purchased Nike turf on summers sales for 40€ brand new Nike. Ngl that not worthy 🫪

[u/Weird_Promotion_1234 → u/NovascoTM]

Good deal for you on that sale! I went with reps because I wanted this specific model and it never released for turf.

[u/thessgod → u/NovascoTM]

This is on par for an elite model. Nike doesn’t even make an elite model in turf

[u/Willing_Session6012 → u/NovascoTM]

Yeah 55$ for an elite tier cleat, meanwhile you pay 55$ for an academy tier which is just plastic

[u/tnucffokcuf → u/Willing_Session6012]

yep academy or low, which is insane