Wayne Rooney Switches to New Camouflaged Nike Hypervenom Phinish Floodlight Pack Boots
Sep 29, 2016, by Chris
Update: Wayne Rooney has switched to the latest paint job of the Nike Hypervenom, the Nike Hypervenom Phinish Floodlight Pack edition. His boots feature the same modifications as before (custom tongue construction + completely custom sole plate), while he has also adapted the new upper of the boots, the so-called Nike Hypervenom Phinish 2.5 upper. See the original article below.
Wayne Rooney's Switches to New Modified Nike Hypervenom Phinish Floodlight Pack Cleats
Close-up picture of Wayne Rooney's Floodlight Pack Nike Hypervenom Phinish.
With Adidas preparing a bid to sign Manchester United superstar Wayne Rooney, we decided to take a closer look at the one-of-a-kind boots worn by the 30-years old English national team striker. And while Nike Hypervenom face Neymar even wears a 'camouflaged' version of the Nike Hypervenom Phinish Boots, Wayne Rooney's Nike Hypervenom Cleats are much more similar to the standard edition than the boots worn by the Brazilian winger.
Wayne Rooney has been wearing Nike boots for more than ten years. Known as the global face of the Nike Total 90 Boots, Wayne Rooney had been lacing up in Nike's Power boot until Nike decided to discontinue their still-popular silo. To close the gap which emerged after the termination of the power boot, Nike introduced the all-new Nike Hypervenom Cleats in Summer 2013. Made for ultimate agility, Rooney made the switch to the cutting-edge silo. However, as Brazilian youngster Neymar became the face of the totally new silo, Wayne Rooney was now only one of the players in the second-row.
Wayne Rooney's Modified Nike Hypervenom Phinish Cleats
Close-up picture of Wayne Rooney's Hyper Grape Nike Hypervenom Phinish.
Wayne Rooney's Nike Hypervenom Phinish Soccer Boots feature an upper that seems to be identical to the standard edition of the Nike Hypervenom Phinish Boots at first glance. However, his boots appear to come with less stitching in the forefoot area whereas the upper material used looks identical. But what's most remarkable about the upper part of the boots is not the material, but the tongue.
The Nike Hypervenom Cleats worn by Rooney feature a completely different tongue than the regular edition of the agility boot. Whereas the standard Nike Hypervenom Phinish Cleat features a tongue that is directly connected to the upper to create a 'tongue-less' design, Wayne Rooney uses a tongue that looks similar to the one seen on the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Boot.
It's not a surprise that Wayne Rooney uses a completely custom sole plate, similar to various high-profile players sponsored by the big brands. Wayne Rooney, who almost always laces up in SG boots, wears a boot that features six big bladed studs. Rooney's SG version is anything but similar to the Soft Ground version of the Nike Hypervenom Cleats. However, if Wayne Rooney wears the FG version (almost never in matches), he uses a non-modified outsole featuring the agility stud configuration of the Nike Hypervenom.
A different tongue and a completely custom sole plate, but not as extreme as the camouflaged version worn by Neymar. What do you think of the modifications Nike made for Rooney? Let us know in the comments below.
PSG 26-27 Third Kit Concept Based On Leaked Image
Based on the previous leaked pictures, our partner @whatthekit_x have provided a concept of how the PSG 26-27 third kit would look like on their stars Doué and Dembélé. The shorts and socks are expected to carry the same motif and colorway as of the shirt's, creating a uniform ovarall look for the European champions.
What do you think of the PSG's 26-27 third kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Queen of the South 26-27 Third Kit Released - Designed by Local School Pupil
Scottish League One club Queen of the South has officially launched its new 26-27 third kit, manufactured by Macron. What makes the release particularly unique is that it was designed by Rex, a pupil from Dalbeattie Primary School, who won a club competition that saw an impressive 1,883 entries submitted from 27 local primary schools.
The Macron Queen of the South 2026-27 third jersey introduces an eye-catching look based on bold diagonal stripes alternating between pink, black, and purple. The sleeves are dominated by bright pink with black cuffs, matched by a clean black V-neck collar. White detailing finishes the shirt, including the Macron Hero emblem, local sponsor Gavin Edgar Joinery on the chest, and a recolored monochrome club crest.
Completing the Queen of the South 26-27 third strip are black shorts and socks. The full kit is available now through the club's official online store and physical club shop.
Kifisia FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Greek Super League club Kifisia FC and German kit maker Erima have officially revealed the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 campaign. Both designs introduce the branding of new front-of-shirt sponsor Tutu Deals.
The Erima Kifisia 26-27 home jersey features a timeless navy blue base covered with subtle white vertical pinstripes extending across the front and sleeves. A sharp white V-neck collar matches the clean white Erima chest branding, while the club's signature plane tree leaf crest sits proudly on the left breast.
The 26-27 away kit opts for a clean white base adorned with an intricate, tonal root-inspired graphic pattern across the body. Navy and gold trim decorates both the polo collar and the sleeve cuffs, with elegant gold detailing applied to the club crest and manufacturer logo to round off the look.
AC Bellinzona 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Italian brand Acerbis and Swiss side AC Bellinzona have officially unveiled the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The Ticino outfit, competing in the Swiss Promotion League, receive a coordinated pair of shirts defined by a bold cross design across the front.
The AC Bellinzona 26-27 home shirt arrives in the club's signature deep granata, highlighted by a prominent white cross spanning across the entire front of the jersey. Reversing the colorway, the 26-27 away jersey uses a clean white base complemented by the same large cross graphic in dark red.
Both jerseys feature a symmetrical, centered layout. The Acerbis wordmark and Bellinzona's diamond-shaped badge sit vertically above each other on the upper chest, while the sponsor emblem is aligned right in the center of the cross.
Ederson Continues Cutting Sleeves at Fenerbahçe
Heading into his second season in the Süper Lig, the 33-year-old goalkeeper was once again spotted taking the pitch in a cut-sleeve jersey. Simply because Fenerbahçe does not offer a short-sleeve kit option from Adidas.
At his previous clubs like Rio Ave, Benfica, and Manchester City, Ederson always had short-sleeve versions to him. His time at Fenerbahçe marks one of the rare instances in his professional career where Ederson has worn long sleeves on the pitch.
Special thanks to What The Kit for the spot and the collage.
Bordeaux 26-27 Away Kit Released
Following the launch of their home strip, Girondins de Bordeaux and Hummel have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. Amidst severe off-pitch turmoil and administrative relegation to the amateur leagues, the French club has looked to the most celebrated period in its history for design inspiration, presenting a shirt that pays tribute to the famous 1986-87 double-winning side.
The Hummel Bordeaux 26-27 away jersey is predominantly white, framed by dark navy panels across the shoulders and sleeves that house the Danish brand's signature chevrons. A classic white polo collar features discreet red trim along the edges, which is echoed on the sleeve cuffs. Completing the retro aesthetic, the left chest bears the club's circular 1980s crest rather than the modern badge, delivering an unmistakable nod to the golden era.
Presented without a main shirt sponsor, the clean retro shirt maintains a bespoke feel despite the team competing outside the professional ranks in Régional 1. Hummel continues to stand by the club under its multi-year partnership, with the kit priced at €89.95.
