Nike Mercurial Vapor XV 15th Years Anniversary Boot Released
Nike today released the Nike Mercurial Vapor XV 15th Years Anniversary Boot, which is inspired by the iconic first Nike Mercurial boot worn by Ronaldo in 1998. The boot uses an almost identical design as the original Nike Mercurial, with the main difference being the use of volt instead of yellow for a more modern look. The laces are yellow and the black parts were replaced by a silver color, too. The Nike Mercurial Vapor XV 15th Years Anniversary Boot uses the same sole plate as the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX boots.
The Nike Mercurial Vapor IX 15th Years Anniversary Boot is limited to 1998 pairs and will be available at selected retailers from May 8.
Nike Mercurial 15th years Anniversary
Nike released their first Mercurial Boot 15 years ago in 1998 called Nike Air Mercurial Boots. The first Nike Mercurial R9 Boot Colorway came in Blackout, but at the FIFA World Cup 1998 Ronaldo played in a Silver / Blue / Yellow Mercurial Boot. This year Nike celebrates the 15th years anniversary from 1998 to 2013 of the Mercurial series, which was the first Boot developed for maximum speed and made from synthetic materials.
Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
Morecambe 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Morecambe FC have officially launched their new 26-27 home and away kits, produced by Surridge Sports. The club received massive backlash for posting AI images for the launch, and later posted a clearer CAD of the home shirt.
The home shirt features the club's traditional red color palette with black detailing, while the away kit introduces a bold combination of purple and yellow. Both designs incorporate modern elements to provide a fresh look for the upcoming National League North campaign.
The new Surridge Sports Morecambe 2026-27 jerseys are currently available for pre-order through the club's official online store.