Nike 2015-2016 Academy Black Pack Boots Released
Sep 22, 2015, by Chris
Back to black. The Nike Academy Pack Soccer Cleats Collection was relaunched this morning, September 22. And while Nike not only bring back the blackout Nike Magista, Mercurial and Tiempo Boots, the US-giant also launched brand-new blackout Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Academy Pack Boots.
In late April 2015, Nike launched the original Nike Academy Pack including black-out versions for the Nike Hypervenom Phantom I, Nike Magista Obra and Opus, Nike Mercurial Superfly and Vapor as well as the Nike Tiempo Legend V Boots. The blackout boots proved to be popular among players and sold out quickly.
Nike To Relaunch Academy Black Pack
This is the all-new Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Academy Black Pack Boot.
The new Nike 2015-2016 Academy Pack Soccer Cleats Collection includes the Nike Hypervenom Phantom II, Nike Magista Obra, Nike Magista Opus, Nike Mercurial Superfly, Nike Mercurial Vapor and Nike Tiempo Legend V, while there won't be a low-cut Nike Hypervenom Phinish Academy Pack Boot.
While the Nike Magista, Mercurial and Tiempo Boots are the same as the first versions of the Nike Academy Pack Cleats, it's all about the brand-new Nike Hypervenom Phantom II Boots.
The Nike Hypervenom Phantom II Academy Pack Football Boots introduce a stealth look for the agility boot after previous colorways were anything but classic. The blackout Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Academy Pack Cleats feature no-pop colors and are therefore the ideal example of the original blackout design.
The Nike 2015-2016 Academy Black Pack is available from September 22 (9am CEST) on Nike.com in Europe, while Nike didn't announced a US release date for the relaunched Academy Pack yet.
This is amazing. Will you take the opportunity to fill your stocks with your favorite Nike Boot in Blackout? Let us know in the comments below.
Special Virgil van Dijk x Patta Jersey Revealed
Amsterdam streetwear label Patta has teamed up with Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk and Nike to unveil a vibrant, one-off football jersey for the Virgil's Legacy Trophy. The international under-13 tournament, founded by the Liverpool defender in collaboration with his formative club Willem II, brings together 16 elite youth academies from across Europe to compete in Tilburg.
The shirt draws deep inspiration from Van Dijk's Surinamese heritage, taking stylistic cues from traditional pangi cloth, a brightly patterned woven textile central to Maroon and Surinamese culture. The design ingeniously weaves together the primary colors of every participating club, including Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, PSG, Ajax, and AC Milan, translating their identities into an eye-catching, blurred check motif across the entire shirt.
The reverse lists the complete roster of competing clubs under "The class of '26," complemented by a custom Patta x Nike co-branded jock tag on the lower hem.
The bespoke jersey has been created exclusively for the young players taking part in the tournament as a commemorative keepsake rather than receiving a general retail release.
First 2 Adidas 2027 Boot Packs Leaked
Video game modder BxR Mods has recreated the first two Adidas 2027 football boot collections, providing a clear preview of what the Three Stripes have prepared for early 2027.
The 2027 Base Pack marks an important transition for Adidas, centered around predominantly black uppers accompanied by heritage-inspired accent colors across all three core silos. Most notably, the collection features the next-generation Predator 27 with its classic fold-over tongue, the returning AdiPure line set to succeed the Copa franchise, and the updated F50 Hyperfast. Alongside the traditional black-based editions, the preview also showcases the first main pack of the year, the collection to be worn by Adidas' best players.
Both of these Adidas packs launch in January 2027.
Nike Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - New Image
A new image of the Nike Inter Milan 26-27 third kit has surfaced, confirming the retro-inspired look that pays tribute to the club's iconic 1997-98 third shirt worn during the Ronaldo era.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European Training Shirt + Collection Released
Liverpool and Adidas have officially unveiled their all-new European training collection for the 26-27 season. Promoted under the tagline "Made for Europe", the range will be worn by the squad during training sessions and media obligations ahead of Champions League fixtures.
The Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is built around a crisp white base complemented by vibrant red accents. The iconic Adidas Three Stripes run down the sleeves in red, while the chest displays a monochrome red Liverpool crest enclosed in a shield, alongside matching red Adidas and AXA sponsor branding. Streamlined paneling and high-performance cuts from the latest Adidas Tiro template complete the refined aesthetic.
The range includes authentic short-sleeve training tops, long-sleeve drill tops featuring integrated snood neck collars, and insulated sleeveless puffer vests. The complete Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is available now through the club's official online store and retail outlets.
Hong Kong 2026 Home Kit Released
Nike and the Football Association of Hong Kong, China have quietly revealed the new Hong Kong 2026 home shirt.
The Nike Hong Kong 2026 home jersey combines two shades of red in a subtle half-and-half design, with a centrally aligned chest layout. The circular HKFA crest is positioned right in the center of the chest, accompanied by a white Nike Swoosh directly beneath it.
First Time in 12 Years: Juventus Bring Back Long-Sleeved Kits on Pitch
Making his Juventus debut in the match against AC Milan, Nick Woltemade was the only Juventus player on the pitch wearing long sleeves. Excluding special-edition kits, the German strike became the first Bianconeri player made this choice since Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio back in the 13-14 season.
Remarkably, even Cristiano Ronaldo, a long-sleeve icon, never wore one during his time in Turin.