Nike Mercurial X Finale Boots Released
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The new Nike Mercurial X Finale 2015 Indoor and Turf Football Boots were launched in April 2015 replacing the Nike Elastico Finale III Boots.
Nike Mercurial X Finale Black / White / Reflective
This is the new Nike Mercurial X Finale 2015 Boot.
The Nike MercurialX Finale 2015 Football Boots feature the same technologies as the Nike Elastico Finale III Indoor and Turf Cleats. The NikeSkin upper is made for a natural touch, while the boots have a low-profile midsole for low-to-the-ground cushioning.
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Like the black Nike MercurialX Launch Boot Colorway, the new Nike Mercurial X Finale 2015 Cleats are mainly black with a striking reflective pattern on the upper. The mainly white Swoosh boasts a black graphic pattern.
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The Nike Mercurial X Finale 2015 Boot is available as turf version (TF) and indoor court version (IC).
The Black Reflective Nike Mercurial X Finale 2015 Boots retail at 90 USD (80 Euro, 70 GBP) and are available at select retailers from April 1, 2015.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
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.
