Black / Pink Nike Mercurial Superfly V 2016-2017 Boots Revealed
Jul 1, 2016, by Chris
The black and pink Nike Mercurial Superfly 2016-2017 football boots introduce a stealth look for the Nike Mercurial Superfly cleats, as part of the Nike Pitch Dark football boot collection. They are available to buy from July 5.
Nike Mercurial Superfly V - Black / Pink Blast
This image shows the Pitch Dark colorway of the Nike Mercurial Superfly V.
Following on the absolutely bold launch colorway, the second paint job of the Nike Mercurial Superfly V soccer boots features a much more reserved design. Predominantly black, it comes with pink outline Swooshes which additionally feature a subtle reflective finish. A pink Swoosh on the outsole completes the quite understated design of the 'Black / Pink Blast' Nike Mercurial Superfly 2016-2017 boots.
The black Nike Mercurial Superfly boots feature the same concept as the first generation. Combining the trademark Dynamic Fit collar with a knitted Flyknit upper, the Nike Mercurial Superfly 5 2016-2017 boots come with Flywire strings in the upper for ultimate lockdown and speed. First off, the Dynamic Fit collar of the black Nike Mercurial Superfly cleats is about as high as the collar introduced for the Nike Mercurial Superfly 2014 World Cup boots, designed for a sock-like fit with no distraction.
The upper of the Nike Mercurial Superfly 2016-17 cleat is again made from Nike's Flyknit. A new addition are so-called 'speed-ribs', worked into the knitted upper to provide improved ball control and touch in critical areas. To offer even better grip under all conditions, the Nike Mercurial Superfly cleats is again equipped with Nike's ACC (All Conditions Control) technology. This is enabled through the addition of an ultra-thin synthetic layer on the upper of the black and pink boots.
The Nike Mercurial Superfly 2016 boots also come with a totally new outsole design. While the positioning of the studs is almost exactly the same as the one of the previous generation, the Nike Mercurial Superfly cleats come with cleats that feature a remarkable triangular shape, designed for ultimate speed on Firm Ground surfaces. The material is also new, with the new Nylon sole plate allowing for a 40% weight reduction compared to its predecessor, a carbon fiber plate.
The black and pink Nike Mercurial Superfly boot will be available from July 5, 2016, at a price of $300 (€300, £240).
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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.
Outstanding CP Cacereño 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
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.