Next-Gen Nike Magista Obra II 2016-2017 Prototype Boots Leaked
After the first real picture of a blackout Nike Magista Obra 2 Prototype Soccer Boot was leaked on December 11, various new images of the cleats that Neymar used in two of Barcelona's training sessions last August have finally emerged.
In July 2016, Nike will reveal the all-new Nike Magista Obra II 2016-2017 Football Boots (We won't get into the tech details in this article as the next-gen Nike Magista Obra II Football Boot was already leaked - Thanks to Tepy.pl for the pictures).
Blackout Nike Magista Obra 2 Prototype
This is the blackout Nike Magista Obra II Prototype Boot.
Boasting a stealth look, the blackout Nike Magista Obra 2 Football Boots feature a Honeycomb upper structure that is very similar to the one of the first-gen Nike Hypervenom Phantom and the leaked Nike Magista Obra 2 Football Boot. The boot comes with a Dynamic Fit collar and a tongue-less design, just as the last generation.
One of the most remarkable elements of the blackout Nike Magista Obra II Prototype Cleats are the Flywire strings on the upper that look like added with rather little effort (The first-gen Nike Magista Obra featured no Flywire cables at all).
Interestingly, the blackout Nike Hypervenom Phantom Prototype just features the sole plate of the first-gen Nike Hypervenom, whereas the pictures of the leaked colorway of the Nike Magista Obra II Boot already show a brand-new sole plate with an all-new stud configuration.
Do you like the next-gen Nike Magista Obra Boots? Let us know in the comments below, and check out all leaked next-gen Nike 2016-2017 Boots and Prototypes in our Boot Calendar.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
