Robinho Leaves Nike, Joins New Brand
Oct 12, 2016, by Chris
Update 11/10/2016: Everything indicates that Robinho will join Adidas after he was spotted with Adidas' X PureChaos Stellar Pack boots in yesterday's Atlético Mineiro training session. He had been sponsored by Nike for more than 15 years and laced up both in blacked-out Nike Mercurial Vapor and Superfly boots just three days ago.
Robinho to Join Adidas, Trains in Adidas X PureChaos Stellar Pack Boots
Close-up with Robinho's two different blackout cleats worn in the past seven days.
Update 29/02/2016: Robinho has switched to a custom blacked-out version of the second-gen low-cut Bronze Nike Hypervenom Boots after he had laced up in a blackout version of the first-gen Nike Hypervenom Boots from Summer 2015 until at least the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup.
Robinho in the Copa Libertadores match against Independiente del Valle
Brazilian striker Robinho is set to wear blackout Nike Hypervenom Phantom Boots in Brazil's opener in the 2015 Copa America. He already debuted the black-out Nike Hypervenom Phantom Cleats in the friendly against Honduras on June 6.
Robinho Trains in Blackout Nike Hypervenom Boots
Robinho trains in blackout Nike Hypervenom Phantom Cleats.
The blacked-out Nike Hypervenom Robinho Boots are based on the first generation of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom Cleats. While the upper is all-black, the sole plate of the black Robinho 2015 Football Boots features Volt studs and striking orange details.
Interestingly, the outsole of the Robinho Boots is completely modified featuring the trademark stud configuration of the Nike Mercurial Boots, and comes with the split-toe sole plate design of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom.
Robinho had been wearing the Nike Mercurial Boots for almost his entire career, while he switched to the Nike Hypervenom Boots in summer 2014.
The Santos FC superstar laced up in the Volt Nike Nike Hypervenom Boots until late May 2015, and switched to blackout Nike Hypervenom Boots in early June 2015. It now looks like that Robinho's contract with Nike has expired, which opens the door for brands such Adidas, Under Armour and Puma for a possible sponsorship.
Watch out for Robinho's Boots in today's Cop America match between Brazil and Peru.
Crawley Town 26-27 Home Kit Released
Erreà and Crawley Town have officially revealed the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Inspired by the team's Red Devils nickname, the primary red jersey features a dynamic subtle flame pattern across the body, complemented by contrasting white trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs. The inner collar is inscribed with the club's Latin motto Noli Cedere, while white Erreà branding and main sponsor uptime complete the look.
Southend United 26-27 Anniversary Kit Released
Italian brand Erreà and Southend United have revealed the club's special 26-27 anniversary kit, marking 120 years since the Blues were established in 1906. Presented in black with white collar details and trim, the standout feature of the shirt is a tonal front pattern formed by the names of every player to represent Southend United between 1906 and 2026.
Swansea City 26-27 Home Kit Released
Swansea City and Joma have officially launched the club's new home kit for the 26-27 Championship season. The new design reintroduces copper detailing to the home strip for the first time in over a decade, paying homage to the city's rich industrial heritage.
Built on a traditional white base, the jersey features elegant copper and black vertical pinstripes across the front. Copper trim extends to the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, creating a stylish contrast alongside the black Joma logo and monochrome club crest.
The 26-27 home kit also debuts new front-of-shirt sponsor AG1, with ASI:One appearing on the sleeve. White shorts and white socks with matching copper trim complete the complete home kit.
Jagiellonia Białystok 26-27 Away & Third Kits Released
Polish Ekstraklasa club Jagiellonia Białystok and technical supplier Macron have officially launched the club's new away and third kits for the 26-27 season. Designed in collaboration with kit creator w_kitz, both jerseys celebrate local heritage and regional identity.
The Jagiellonia Białystok 26-27 away kit comes in an off-white colorway paired with deep burgundy trim. Drawing inspiration from the traditions of the historical Jagiellon dynasty, the jersey features a classic polo collar with button detailing, subtle tonal jacquard elements, and monochrome burgundy logos alongside the club crest.
Completing the lineup, the 26-27 third kit introduces a rich red and maroon palette highlighted by an intricate repeating mosaic pattern across the front and sleeves. This ornamental design pays tribute to the regional culture of Podlasie. White branding and trim provide clear contrast against the patterned base, giving the kit a distinctive look on the pitch.
Grenoble Foot 38 26-27 Home Kit Released
French Ligue 2 club Grenoble Foot 38 and Nike have officially revealed the club's new home jersey for the 26-27 season.
The Nike GF38 26-27 home shirt features a half-and-half design split between bright royal blue and dark navy. The split extends across the front and alternating sleeves, while a subtle tonal chevron graphic runs across the front body. Clean white details feature on the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, Nike Swoosh, and Carrefour front shirt logo.
Adding a touch of local identity, the quarterly coat of arms of the historical Dauphiné region is placed on the upper back just below the collar. The new kit is now available through the club's official boutique.
Atlético Madrid Launch Special Over the Pitch Nameset
Atlético Madrid have teamed up with South Korean football culture studio Over the Pitch to reveal a special custom nameset collaboration. Building on their established partnership through the Atleti Creators Club, the new release introduces custom typography and back-of-shirt graphics rooted in traditional Korean heritage.
The standout element of the design is a detailed Korean tiger illustration cascading down the center of the shirt number. Accompanying the numbers, the player names feature artistic Korean-style lettering.
The special font is showcased on both Atlético's 26-27 red-and-white home kit and dark away shirt in a photoshoot set within a traditional Korean interior.
