Closer Look | Neymar Shows Off Camouflaged Nike Hypervenom Boots
Nov 17, 2015, by Chris
Cristiano Ronaldo prefers a lower Dynamic Fit collar, Francesco Totti prefers a classic fold-over tongue, but FC Barcelona superstar Neymar didn't like his Nike Hypervenom Phantom Boots at all. We take a closer look at the upper, the tongue and the outsole of Neymar's completely customized Nike Hypervenom Phinish Boots after he debuted the boots last Saturday.
Update 17/11/15: Neymar has shown off his modified Nike Hypervenom Boots on Instagram yesterday. His new pictures confirms that he is using the same tongue as seen on the Nike Mercurial Vapor X Boots, while the upper features a smoother design than the regular version of the speed boot.
It was anything but a bad boot debut for Barcelona striker Neymar who scored four goals in a match for the first time since he joined the Catalan side. And while he previously laced up in the Nike Mercurial Vapor 10 Boots, the match against Rayo was his first match when he laced up in a completely customized version of the Nike Hypervenom.
Closer Look | Neymar Debuts Camouflgaed Nike Hypervenom Phinish Boots
Close-up picture of the Nike Hypervenom 'Neymar Edition'.
It's obvious that Neymar's Nike Hypervenom Boot is anything but a standard Nike Hypervenom Phinish. Whereas the Nike Hypervenom Phinish Cleats feature a distinctive stitching pattern in the forefoot area, Neymar's Nike Hypervenom Edition comes with a smooth Teijin upper design that reminds us of previous Nike Mercurial Boots used for the Nike Mercurial from the third to the eight generation. The only element that is rather similar to the Nike Hypervenom Phinish are the strings within the upper.
While the upper features at least the same design as the regular version of the Hyper Grape Nike Hypervenom Phinish, the tongue of Neymar's camouflage boot is black and not purple. And even though the pictures do not definitely reveal which tongue Neymar uses, it's most likely that it's the same tongue used for the Nike Mercurial Vapor X Cleats.
It's not a surprise anymore that the tongue is also completely modified for Neymar Jr. Whereas the Nike Hypervenom Boot features conical studs for rotational agility, Neymar's custom Nike Hypervenom Boots comes with bladed (triangular) studs. Like the upper, the concept for the stud configuration and design is borrowed from the Nike Mercurial, although we are not aware of any Nike Mercurial Boot generation with exactly the same sole plate.
What's a bit strange is that even the Swoosh on the sole plate of the Nike Hypervenom Neymar Boots is wrongly turned. This further showcases how fast Nike was forced to design and produce the modified Nike Hypervenom Boots after Neymar switched to the Nike Mercurial Cleats one month ago.
We would love to get our hands on the Nike Hypervenom 'Neymar Edition' to try them out. Do you think that Nike managed to hide that Neymar is not wearing the 'real' Nike Hypervenom Phinish? Let us know in the comments below.
Hull City Receive High Praise for Impressive 26-27 Matchday Graphics
Hull City have captured the attention of the football design community with their standout matchday visual identity for the 26-27 Premier League season. Following their clash against Manchester United at the MKM Stadium, designers and supporters across social media quickly highlighted the club's elevated creative output, praising the media team's refined execution. Big thanks to @iamozdesign.
The refreshed graphics package combines atmospheric photography with sleek typography and the club's signature black and amber palette. From starting lineup cards and substitution graphics to real-time score updates, the visuals maintain a clean, editorial aesthetic accented by subtle pitch markings and modern layout grids. The cohesive visual language gives the club's digital presence an undeniably premium look.
As digital branding becomes an increasingly vital part of club identity, Hull City have set an impressive standard early in the campaign. The widespread positive response shows how thoughtful art direction and strong photography can elevate a club's matchday presentation.
SEF Torres 1903 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian Serie C club SEF Torres 1903 have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Footurelab, the new shirt combines a clean white base with details inspired by Sardinian textile heritage.
The Footurelab SEF Torres 1903 2026-27 away shirt features intricate vertical geometric graphics across the front and back, inspired by traditional Sardinian weaving patterns. Red and navy checkered detailing appears on the crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, adding a distinctive club-colour accent.
What do you think of the new SEF Torres 1903 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Sisaket United 26-27 Kits Released
Newly-promoted Thai League 1 side Sisaket United have officially released their kit collection for 2026-27 season, made by local brand Ego.
The home shirt stands out with an traditional orange base and a subtle fire graphic across the jersey, combined with black collar and cuffs. This same design is applied for the third and fourth/goalkeeper kits.
The away kit, on the other hand, uses a white base with classy orange disrupted pinstripes and polo collar.
What do you think of the new Sisaket United 26-27 kits by Ego? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas Predator Y-3 'Tiger' 2026 Boots Leaked - New Image
Footy Headlines can leak a new image of the special Adidas Predator Y-3 boots, big thanks to Pejie.
The boots feature an incredibly aggressive and bespoke aesthetic, dominated by a highly detailed, hand-painted-style graphic of a snarling tiger with bared teeth and glowing red eyes across the upper.
No More Ezeta: Sorrento Calcio 26-27 Home Kit Released
Italian Serie C side Sorrento Calcio 1945 have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 campaign, made by Zeus.
The Zeus Sorrento Calcio 1945 2026-27 home shirt features the club's iconic vertical red and black stripes, accompanied by a subtle woven texture running throughout the fabric. The club crest is positioned centrally on the chest above a metallic gold MSC sponsor logo. A classic black polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs are highlighted with red diamond patterns echoing the shapes from the Sorrento crest, while the club name and the Italian tricolor flag sit beneath the back of the neck.
Black shorts and socks complete the new Zeus Sorrento 26-27 home uniform, which joins the club's lineup alongside the siren-themed capsule jerseys revealed earlier this summer.
Chonburi FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Revealed
Thai club Chonburi FC and domestic kit supplier FBT have unveiled the team's new kits for the 2026-27 campaign. Launched under the club's "City of Sharks" identity, the collection draws heavily on the side's oceanic roots.
The Chonburi FC 2026-27 home shirt features a deep blue base complemented by thin, vertical pinstripes running down the front. The design is rounded off with a retro-styled overlapping collar, light blue sleeve trim, and white partner logos, including primary sponsor Chang.
Alongside the blue home shirt, the promotional campaign also revealed the club's alternate jerseys, which include a maroon option and a clean white strip with blue details.
Racing de Veracruz 26-27 Home Kit Released
Mexican Liga Premier club Racing de Veracruz has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 26-27 season, crafted once again by Danish brand Hummel. The strip stays true to the club's core visual identity, celebrating its signature "El Morado" colorway.
The Hummel Racing de Veracruz 2026-27 home jersey features a rich purple base covered with a subtle, textured geometric pattern throughout the fabric. It is styled with a tailored overlap collar and cuffs in solid purple, complemented by bright yellow Hummel branding on the right chest and a matching monochrome club crest on the left. On the reverse, vibrant lime-yellow typography with custom internal lettering gives the squad numbers an eye-catching finish.
The new Racing de Veracruz 26-27 home shirt is set to be available through the club's official online store.