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Nike Unveils Giant Erling Haaland Phantom Boot in Manchester Ahead of the Derby

Nike has created a massive six-metre-long replica of Erling Haaland’s latest Phantom signature boot, touring the streets of Manchester ahead of the Manches

By The Boot Room Editorial Team · Jul 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Too Big To Miss: Nike Unveil Giant Haaland Phantom Boot In Manchester Ahead Of The Derby

Nike has created a massive six-metre-long replica of Erling Haaland’s latest Phantom signature boot, touring the streets of Manchester ahead of the Manchester derby. The oversized display sets a new world record and serves as a bold promotional stunt for the Norwegian striker’s newest colourway.

Record-Breaking Boot Dimensions

The giant boot measures a UK size 672, translating to 6.00 metres in length, 2.45 metres in height, and 2.02 metres in width. These dimensions smash the previous world record of 5.35m x 2.05m x 1.70m, making it the largest football boot ever built. The scale mirrors Haaland’s own reputation as a record-breaking player.

Touring Manchester Landmarks

The giant Phantom has been spotted travelling through Manchester on the back of a flatbed truck, stopping traffic and turning heads as it passed the city’s landmarks. The spectacle has drawn attention from fans and passersby alike.

Design and Colourway

The boot is a perfect recreation of Haaland’s new “Laser Orange / Lemon Venom / Blue Void” colourway. Nike describes the design as channeling the Norwegian’s relentless fire and unpredictable edge, with a tagline reading “Too Big To Miss” – applied literally to this oversized version.

Community Activation and Museum Display

Before hitting the streets, the oversized Phantom was featured in an On Pitch Challenge Activation with Football Beyond Borders in Manchester. It then moved to the National Football Museum, where it will remain until 22 September. On derby day, the boot is expected to be paraded around the Etihad Stadium ahead of kick-off.

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From giant murals to street activations, Nike has long blurred the line between performance and culture. This display sets a new benchmark – a record-breaking boot for a record-breaking player. For the city of Manchester, it is a reminder that in the battle for attention, some things really are too big to miss.

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