Nike Mercurial X Proximo 2016 Safari Boots Released
Dec 18, 2015, by Chris
The Nike Mercurial X Proximo 2016 Safari Soccer Shoes introduce a reflective Safari graphic print to Nike's cutting-edge indoor, street and turf speed football boot, officially released on 18 December 2015.
Launched in June 2015 ahead of the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final, the Nike Mercurial X Proximo Boots are the small-sided version of the Nike Mercurial Superfly Cleats. Merging a Dynamic Fit collar with a knitted upper and Nike Flywire strings in the midfoot area, the Nike Mercurial X Proximo Soccer Shoes are made for ultimate speed and lockdown.
Nike Mercurial X Proximo 'Safari' Black / Anthracite / Bright Mango
This is the first Nike Mercurial X Proximo 2016 Boots Colorway.
Combining the understated main colors black and dark grey, the Nike Mercurial X Proximo 2016 Soccer Boot comes with a subtle graphic all-over print, which is also used for the white and black Nike Hypervenom X Proximo 2016 'Safari Edition' (but in a much bolder way). To break up the dull look of the boots, Nike combines the classic main colors with 'Bright Mango' for the outline of the Swoosh and the midsole.
In fact, the Bright Mango details seen on the Nike Mercurial X Proximo Safari Indoor, Turf and Street Soccer Shoes are used as main color for the first 2016 paint job of the Nike Mercurial Superfly Cleats. However, the Nike MercurialX Safari Boots are an exclusive release for small-sided games, and the Bright Mango colorway will only be available as outdoor version.
Tech-wise, the Nike Mercurial X Safari Proximo Boots come with the same features as the previous paint job. Weighing in at 8.0 oz (227 gram), the Nike Mercurial X 2016 'Safari' Boots comes with the same upper features as the cleated version of the boots, while the boots feature some extra upper material for increased durability where it's needed most in small-sided football.
The Nike Mercurial X Safari 2016 Football Shoes retail at the same price as all previous editions of the boots (150 Euro, 150 USD, 120 GBP) and will be available as IC (Indoor Court, Street) and TF (Artificial Grass) outsole versions from 21 December 2015.
Would you like to see an outdoor version of the Black, Anthracite and Bright Mango Nike MercurialX Proximo Safari Boots? Let us know in the comments section below, and check out all leaked Nike 2016 Boots in our Boot Calendar.
T90-Inspired Nike Barclays WSL 26-27 Ball Released
Nike and the Women's Super League have officially revealed the official match ball for the 26-27 Barclays WSL and WSL2 seasons. Built on Nike's Control ball model, the design draws heavy inspiration from Nike's iconic Total 90 era, bringing a retro-infused visual identity to top-tier English women's football.
The design features vibrant multi-coloured rings and graphic lines in red, pink, blue, and black against a white base. These accents are arranged to create a subtle strobe effect when spinning in flight, aiding visibility for players on the pitch. The Barclays WSL version features a gold Nike Swoosh inside the signature circular ring, while the WSL2 edition showcases a silver Swoosh paired with bright pink detailing.
Underneath the graphics, the ball utilizes Nike Control technology with debossed grooves and engineered paneling designed to deliver stable aerodynamics and consistent touch in all conditions. The new ball will be used across all 26-27 WSL, WSL2, and domestic cup matches.
FIFA Kit Creator Adds Dozens of New Old & 26-27 Kit Templates
FIFA Kit Creator has expanded their extensive template library with a large batch of brand-new jersey structures.
The latest update introduces base designs for the upcoming 26-27 season alongside classic retro cuts from iconic past eras. Creators matteuscm and KARAVASHKIN contributed heavily to this release, bringing fresh builds across major manufacturers including Adidas, Nike, Puma, Castore, Hummel, and Umbro. Among the modern additions are official base templates for upcoming club kits such as the Adidas 26-27 AS Roma and Tiro 27 cuts, the Nike 26-27 SC Freiburg template, Castore 26-27 Everton home layout, and new Puma designs for Palmeiras and Fluminense.
Updated national team templates for Ireland, Denmark, Indonesia, and DR Congo are also now available for creators to customize.
Beyond contemporary 26-27 cuts, the update adds several famous historical templates. Users can create concepts using nostalgic patterns like the Adidas 2004 Greece home template, the 05-06 AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen cuts, Nike 2010 and 2014 Brazil silhouettes, and Puma 2006 Italy away template.
All new template options are live and available on FIFA Kit Creator.
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Spanish club CP Cacereño and new kit supplier Hummel have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Marking the beginning of their technical partnership, Hummel has created two distinct custom designs heavily inspired by local culture and mythology.
The CP Cacereño 26-27 home kit features a rich green base dominated by an intricate graphic depicting dragon scales across the front panel. The design links directly to the club's release slogan, "No soy un futbolista, soy un dragón". White detailing is applied to the classic collar, sleeve cuffs, Hummel chevrons, and sponsor logos to complete the jersey.
The 26-27 away kit presents a half-and-half split layout featuring a white base paired with an orange front panel. The bottom portion of the shirt highlights a graphic illustration of the historic fortress walls of Cáceres alongside dragon tail motifs, finished with fine black detailing along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.
Samsunspor 26-27 Home Kit Released
Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor has officially launched its new striped home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Hummel.
The Hummel Samsunspor 26-27 home jersey features vertical red stripes over a white base, paired with plain white sleeves accented by red sleeve cuffs. A red polo collar with white edge piping and a red V-neck inset gives the shirt a classic look, while iconic white Hummel chevrons rest on the shoulders.
The reverse side of the shirt incorporates a white back panel for player names and numbers, framed by red stripe details at the top and bottom hem, along with red Samsunspor lettering printed on the upper back. The kit is now officially available for pre-order.
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SS Lazio's front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with prediction market platform Polymarket has come to an abrupt end just months after being announced. The multi-year agreement, signed in April 2026 and valued at over 20 million euros, faced immediate trouble following regulatory action in Italy. The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) placed Polymarket on its blacklist, classifying the platform as an unlicensed gambling operator and blocking domain access nationwide.
Following the ban, Lazio removed all Polymarket branding from their official website, club store, and team kits. The Biancocelesti took the field with blank kit fronts during their recent 26-27 pre-season friendly against Avellino. This rapid disappearance comes shortly after the club had finally resolved a three-year shirt sponsor drought that dated back to the end of the 22-23 season.
Reports indicate that Lazio and Polymarket are now negotiating an economic resolution to terminate the partnership. A financial settlement will allow the club to clear any contractual obligations and seek a replacement main sponsor before the 26-27 Serie A season kicks off.