Serafino Introduces 'Game-changing' Square-toed Football Boot
Nov 11, 2015, by Pat
Serafino, an England-based football boot producer, claims to have found the future of football boots, and apparently it's all about increasing the kicking zones.
Aiming to launch in January 2016, the Serafino 4th Edge boots combine a traditional leather upper with a never-seen-before molded toe area, constructed to improve accuracy and power of toe pokes.
Serafino 4th Edge - The Square-toed Football Boot
Design-wise, the Serafino 4th Edge soccer cleats don't really bring anything new to the table, boasting a fairly straightforward design with yellow accents against a black backdrop. The iconic Serafino logo sits on the outside of the boots which feature elaborate, rounded stitching in the front area for improved fit and adjustability.
The real standout feature of the Serafino 4th Edge boot, however, is the flattened, square toe part, marketed as fourth kicking surface by Serafino who promise toe pokes can be executed with: complete accuracy, more power, faster strike and complete comfort.
Strengthening the toe area to allow for better toe shots isn't exactly a new idea, though. In futsal, where toe pokes play an essential role due to limited space on the field and the characteristics of the sport, boots are often equipped with extra weight in the front part.
We feel that Serafino's effort take things a little too far and it would be naive to think it didn't come at the cost of other, lost features. Maybe a less weird, more practical design could have been the way to go, but of course then it would be more difficult to grab peoples' attention in today's times and boots market.
Anyway, the Serafino 4th Edge is set to hit shelves in January 2016, if the Kickstarter campaign goes through, and we're interested to see whether this creation can have a lasting impact come next year.
Last but not least, Serafino have gotten no other than Harry Redknapp to be their brand ambassador, with the former Tottenham Hotspur manager also appearing in the Serafino 4th Edge's Kickstarter video.
Redknapp said: “The Serafino 4th EDGE is a very comfortable boot with the added weapon of a harder toe.”“Watching a game recently I noticed one Premier League striker nearly scored with a toe poke — it reminded me of a player I managed at West Ham who scored a lot of goals that way.”
A real breakthrough or just some good old banter? Let us know what you think of the Serafino 4th Edge football boots in the comments below.
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.
