Nike Mercurial Superfly Prototypes Unveiled
16 Nike Mercurial Superfly Football Boot Prototypes - During the development of the revolutionizing Nike Mercurial Superfly 2014 Boot, Nike worked together with the world's best players to design the likely most innovative football boot yet. The Nike Mercurial Superfly Boot features the Flyknit technology, included sockliners as well as carbon fibre outsole.
Ahead of the first match of the superstar Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal against Germany, Nike unveiled a video with the title "Mercurial Superfly: Factory to Cristiano Ronaldo" showing 16 Mercurial Superfly prototypes.
Nike Mercurial Superfly IV Prototypes
A Nike Mercurial Superfly Prototype from late 2012.
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Back in 2010, Nike started the work to revolutionize football boots forever. Four years later, Nike introduced groundbreaking mid-cut boots with Flyknit uppers. During this time, Nike developed the boot from the first sketch to the final product, which is used on the biggest stage during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The players asked for ultimate control and Nike offered the Flyknit technology for the upper. But is wasn't something that they just found out right away. During the development, the Flyknit technology was the only material to offer a barefoot like fit with the stability needed for speed. It came out on top.
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Based on the feedback of the pro players, Nike uses cutting edge technologies like 3d printing to experiment and test hundreds of patterns, to optimize the boot made for the quickest players to take advantage of every split second.
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Some prototypes do not feature the Flyknit technology, others come without the high top boot design or a strange looking sockliner.
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Unfortunately, Nike only released a short video showing the prototypes. Therefore, the picture quality isn't highly resolving.
Optimizing the Final Mercurial Superfly Boot Design
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The last Nike Mercurial Superfly IV Prototypes feature the typical blackout, mysterious boot designs. Those are the boots we see a few months ahead of the release of the final product, worn by the best players in training to share their feedback about the boot.
Only the last steps in the development of the Nike Mercurial Superfly make the boot a final product, to be worn by million players around the globe.
However, drastic changes force some players to wear the more familiar Nike Mercurial Vapor X, including players like Pedro and Didier Drogba.
For his part, Cristiano Ronaldo will wear a customized version of the Nike Mercurial Superfly IV Boot in the match against Germany: Nearly no high-top boot design and a custom soleplate.
Leaked: Adidas Originals River Plate Retro Shirt Hints at 26-27 Away Kit
We have the first image of a brand-new Adidas Originals River Plate retro shirt. It is part of the team's 26-27 away collection.
The River Plate retro shirt features a color-blocked design reminiscent of classic 1980s sportswear. The upper half of the torso and the raglan sleeves are solid red, while the lower half is crisp white. Separating the two sections is a prominent, thick black horizontal chest band. A classic white Adidas Trefoil logo and the traditional River Plate shield sit high on the chest, keeping the design completely free of modern sponsors for a pure, vintage aesthetic.
Vitória SC Announces Hummel Kit Deal
Vitória Sport Clube has officially announced a new five-year technical sponsorship deal with Hummel, beginning with the 2026-27 season. The Danish sportswear brand will supply the Portuguese club's match kits, training gear, and lifestyle apparel until the end of the 2030-31 campaign. This agreement brings an end to Vitória SC's decade-long partnership with Macron, who had been the club's kit maker since the 2016-17 season.
The club described the new agreement as a "return to the past to project into the future," referencing Hummel's previous stint as Vitória SC's kit supplier during 1992-92.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Shirt + Shorts, Socks & Pre-Match Jersey Leaked
We can leak the full look at the Boca Juniors 2026-27 home kit - it is completed by shorts and socks that match the stripe design of the kit.
SV Austria Salzburg 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new SV Austria Salzburg home kit for the 26-27 season has been officially released today. Made by Capelli, the new shirt will be worn by the club in the Austrian 2. Liga.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home jersey features a bespoke design in the club's traditional colors. It incorporates two different tones of violet and is highlighted by a custom graphic showcasing the Hohensalzburg fortress and the towers of the old town, representing the team's local identity and heritage.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home football shirt is available to purchase immediately through the club's official fanshop, retailing at a price of 69 Euro.
Glentoran 26-27 Home Kit Released
Glentoran and Macron have launched the club's new 2026-27 home kit for the upcoming NIFL Premiership campaign. The design pays homage to the classic 1992-93 shirt worn during their memorable European Cup tie against Marseille, featuring a green body with red sleeves and shoulder panels separated by black trim.
Giving the shirt a distinct early 1990s retro feel, a red fold-over collar is included with black striping and a black V-shaped insert at the front. A tonal graphic pattern runs across both the green and red sections, adding texture to the Macron Eco Fabric. The Macron Hero logo appears in white on the chest and sleeves, sitting opposite the stitched Glentoran crest and its accompanying gold star.
Additional details include the club motto Le Jeu Avant Tout embroidered in white on the back of the collar, and Glentoran FC Est 1882 printed inside the lower hem. Featuring Bet McLean as the main sponsor, the new Glentoran 2026-27 home shirt is completed with matching white shorts and green socks.
Grimsby Town Announces Lotto Kit Deal
Grimsby Town Football Club has officially announced a multi-year partnership with Italian sportswear brand Lotto Sport, who will become the club's official kit supplier starting from the 2026-27 season. Lotto replaces Umbro, whose kits were supplied to the club in collaboration with Kitlocker.
The announcement has been met with a positive reaction from fans, many of whom fondly remember the club's previous stint with Lotto kits in the late 1990s.
While no official images of the new 2026-27 kits have been released yet, supporters are eagerly anticipating the unveiling of the new designs.
