Juventus Legend Buffon Shows Off Utterly Strange Taped Socks
Gianluigi Buffon Debuts Strange Tape and Sock Combination
Close-up picture of Buffon's one-of-a-kind taped socks.
While players usually just use tape for the ankle area, Gianluigi Buffon has brought the tape and socks game to a whole new level. The Italian legend used not only one tape, but put white tape around his socks on not less than five positions. And as if the white tape wouldn't be already enough, Buffon even used some black tape that can be seen on the lower part under the white tape.
Apart from the one-of-a-kind look of Buffon's socks, all other parts of Buffon's outfit were pretty standard. However, the second-most interesting thing might be his boots that were remarkably dirty.
A never-seen-before sock and tape construction from one of the oldest and most renowned players in the beautiful game. Will you try out Buffon's unique socks and tape combination? Even if not, please let us still know what you think about his odd construction in the comments section below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2004/05 Etzella Ettelbruck #3 Home Shirt (XL) Nike
2001/02 Real Madrid Centenary Rain Jacket (M) Adidas
2001/03 Real Zaragoza #4 Away Shirt (M) Kappa
1990 Umbro #19 Italia 90 *BNWT* Reissue Template Away Shirt (Multiple Sizes)
1994/95 Boca Juniors (Maradona) #10 *Reissue* BNWT Home (Multiple Sizes) Olan
2010/11 Faroe Islands Home Shirt (L) Puma
2009/10 Juventus Buffon #1 *BNWT with Defects* GK Shirt (XL) Nike
Iconic Manchester United Shirts A3 Print
2014/15 Bayern Munich Ribery #7 Third Shirt (L) Adidas
2020/21 Lanx FC #20 *BNWT* Shirt (L) Ribero
Turkey 2026 World Cup Pre-Match Shirt Revealed - Streamlined Nike Template for Smaller Nations
Nike's preparations for the 2026 World Cup are being finalized with the reveal of the new Turkey pre-match shirt.
Rather than receiving a bespoke design, the new Nike Turkey 2026 World Cup pre-match jersey utilizes a highly visible, streamlined template that the American sportswear brand will be rolling out across its wider portfolio of sponsored national federations.
The defining feature of the Turkey 2026 pre-match shirt is its bold, all-over geometric graphic. The template consists of tightly packed, wavy zig-zag lines that warp and curve to create a dynamic optical illusion across the entire torso and sleeves. For the Turkish national team, this busy pattern is executed in vibrant, contrasting shades of red and dark orange.
Nike is applying this exact same streamlined template to several other national teams, simply adjusting the color palettes to suit each country. European sides like Norway and Finland, alongside South American heavyweights Uruguay, will all sport identical pre-match designs featuring their respective national colors applied to the same wavy graphic.
What are your thoughts on Nike utilizing a shared, streamlined template for its 2026 national team pre-match shirts? Let us know in the comments below.
Nike and Kids of Immigrants Goalkeeper Jersey + Total 90 Shoes Released
Nike and streetwear label Kids of Immigrants have officially unveiled a comprehensive collaborative capsule collection. This wider release expands significantly upon the retro football aesthetic, offering a full range of apparel, accessories, and highly unique modified footwear.
The undeniable centerpiece of the expanded collection is the introduction of two bespoke slip-on mules, which draw heavy inspiration from the iconic Nike Total 90 football boot. The mules arrive in two distinct colorways: a muted beige and olive green iteration featuring a speckled sole, alongside a darker, glossy black and rich brown patent leather version. Both pairs are unified by a striking red and yellow outlined Swoosh on the midfoot and tongue, matching the vibrant accents found on the collection's primary jersey.
Rounding out the collaborative effort is a selection of matching apparel and accessories designed to complete the capsule. The standout piece of these other items is a special 1990s keeper kit.
Which item from the Nike x Kids of Immigrants collection is your favorite? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
The Nicest Boot Combos of the 2025-26 Season
The 2025-2026 season saw some great boot x kit combos. Huge thanks to Unisport for the great round-up.
