Just a Camouflaged Nike Mercurial Superfly? We Take a Closer Look At The Football Boots by Chinese Olympic Uniform Supplier 361°
Mar 2, 2016, by Chris
Update: We've received the first detailed pictures of the Chinese Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots (big thanks to @kingwaang). While it previously was not certain that upper of the 361° Boots would be identical to Nike's boot, the new pictures show off that the cleats are in fact just a 'camouflaged' version of Nike's Speed Boot (the sole plate has many things in common with the one from the Nike Hypervenom).
Just camouflaged. The upper of the 361° Cleats is identical to the one of the Nike Mercurial Superfly
361° Football Boots - Sole Plate
Dynamic Fit collar, Flywire strings and a tongue-less design. When Nike introduced the Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the US-giant changed the design of football boots forever. And while since the other big brands such as Adidas and Puma (unreleased Puma evoTouch) also decided to bring the sock-like collar to their cleats, Chinese brand 361° has created a boot that draws more than inspiration from Nike's cutting-edge speed boot.
Founded in 2003, 361 Degrees Group is the 2nd largest sports brand in China. In November 2014, it was announced that the Chinese sportswear company 361° would provide more than 106,500 uniforms for technical staff and volunteers at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The sportswear supplier started its international expansion in 2013 and has entered the US, European and Brazilian market so far.
361° 2015-2016 Football Boots
Close-up pictures of the boots worn by China international Xu Yang.
Worn by 29-year old China international Xu Yang, who currently plays for Shandong Luneng, the 361° Football Boots boast a remarkable design combining the colors light blue, pink and white. On the instep and the outstep is the 361° logo, while the upper part of the sock-like collar features a remarkable triangular pattern to showcase that these boots are made for speed. However, while the design is easily visible on the pictures, less is know about the technologies of the boots.
The 361° 2015-2016 Soccer Cleats, from which we even don't know the name, combine a sock-like collar with a tongue-less design and Flywire-like strings in the upper. It's a boot that seems to copy all features of the Nike Mercurial Superfly, while the only major difference is the sole plate of the boots.
The 361° Football Boot comes with an external heel counter and features mostly conical studs, whereas the Nike Mercurial Superfly comes without an external counter and a triangular stud configuration.
Even though the boots are used by Xu Yang for several months now, the 361° Football Boots seem to be not available to purchase online. So we also don't know the price tag of the boots yet.
Just a copy? What's your verdict on 361°'s football boots for the 2015-2016 season? Let us also know in the comments below if you have more information about the boots.
Inter Milan Wears Sponsorless Kit Against Real Madrid Due to Spanish Gambling Ban
Inter Milan took to the pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu for their UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid wearing a completely clean, sponsorless version of their 26-27 home shirt. The usual Betsson.sport logo was entirely missing from the chest, providing fans with a rare and striking old-school look for the Nerazzurri's iconic black and blue stripes.
The temporary alteration was made to comply with Spain's strict advertising laws. Under Royal Decree 958/2020, Spain prohibits gambling and betting operators from featuring on sports jerseys or engaging in promotional partnerships with sports teams. While Betsson operates in Italy under the Betsson.sport label as an infotainment platform to navigate the Italian Dignity Decree, Spanish regulatory authorities enforce a much broader interpretation that disallows the brand entirely. Under UEFA equipment regulations, visiting clubs are required to follow host country laws.
Because of the regulation, Inter prepared a sponsor-free run of shirts specifically for their trip to Madrid, leaving only the Nike Swoosh, club crest, and competition sleeve patches in place. The Betsson.sport branding will return to Inter's kits for their upcoming domestic and European matches where local laws permit it.
Limited to 350 Pieces: Seongnam FC 2026 Third Kit Released
Seongnam FC and kit supplier Umbro have officially launched the club's 2026 third kit. Celebrating an unbroken 11-year partnership between the K League 2 side and the British brand under the concept "11 Years Together, Built for Today", the jersey arrives as an exclusive collector's release strictly limited to 350 numbered units.
The Seongnam FC 2026 third shirt introduces a refined champagne gold and cream base paired with black accents. A classic black ringer collar and matching cuffs frame the silhouette, complemented by black side flanks. Across the body, the fabric incorporates a subtle tonal jacquard pattern formed by repeating Umbro double diamonds in vertical stripes. A prominent condensed "SEONGNAM CITY" sponsor script sits across the center, accompanied by the Umbro logo and Seongnam's iconic magpie crest with surrounding stars. Alongside the cream outfield shirt, an equally striking magenta-pink goalkeeper version in the same template was also presented.
The special 11th-anniversary shirt follows the club's 2026 home and away strips, which were released earlier this year in February.
Persita Tangerang 26-27 Third Kit Released
Indonesian club Persita Tangerang has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Made in-house, the release follows the launch of their purple home and white away kits late last month, completing the Pendekar Cisadane's look for the new Super League campaign.
The Persita Tangerang 2026-27 third jersey introduces a clean look based around a deep forest green colorway. The front of the shirt features an intricate, tonal jacquard graphic pattern woven into the fabric, accented by contrasting white piping along the raglan sleeve seams and collar edge. A central stylized monogram crest sits front and center on the chest, positioned just above the Indomilk Moya sponsor wordmark finished in a muted sage tone.
Matching dark green shorts and socks complete the full uniform. The in-house third strip is already available through the club's official retail channels.
Special Virgil van Dijk x Patta Jersey Revealed
Amsterdam streetwear label Patta has teamed up with Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk and Nike to unveil a vibrant, one-off football jersey for the Virgil's Legacy Trophy. The international under-13 tournament, founded by the Liverpool defender in collaboration with his formative club Willem II, brings together 16 elite youth academies from across Europe to compete in Tilburg.
The shirt draws deep inspiration from Van Dijk's Surinamese heritage, taking stylistic cues from traditional pangi cloth, a brightly patterned woven textile central to Maroon and Surinamese culture. The design ingeniously weaves together the primary colors of every participating club, including Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, PSG, Ajax, and AC Milan, translating their identities into an eye-catching, blurred check motif across the entire shirt.
The reverse lists the complete roster of competing clubs under "The class of '26," complemented by a custom Patta x Nike co-branded jock tag on the lower hem.
The bespoke jersey has been created exclusively for the young players taking part in the tournament as a commemorative keepsake rather than receiving a general retail release.
First 2 Adidas 2027 Boot Packs Leaked
Video game modder BxR Mods has recreated the first two Adidas 2027 football boot collections, providing a clear preview of what the Three Stripes have prepared for early 2027.
The 2027 Base Pack marks an important transition for Adidas, centered around predominantly black uppers accompanied by heritage-inspired accent colors across all three core silos. Most notably, the collection features the next-generation Predator 27 with its classic fold-over tongue, the returning AdiPure line set to succeed the Copa franchise, and the updated F50 Hyperfast. Alongside the traditional black-based editions, the preview also showcases the first main pack of the year, the collection to be worn by Adidas' best players.
Both of these Adidas packs launch in January 2027.
Nike Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - New Image
A new image of the Nike Inter Milan 26-27 third kit has surfaced, confirming the retro-inspired look that pays tribute to the club's iconic 1997-98 third shirt worn during the Ronaldo era.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European Training Shirt + Collection Released
Liverpool and Adidas have officially unveiled their all-new European training collection for the 26-27 season. Promoted under the tagline "Made for Europe", the range will be worn by the squad during training sessions and media obligations ahead of Champions League fixtures.
The Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is built around a crisp white base complemented by vibrant red accents. The iconic Adidas Three Stripes run down the sleeves in red, while the chest displays a monochrome red Liverpool crest enclosed in a shield, alongside matching red Adidas and AXA sponsor branding. Streamlined paneling and high-performance cuts from the latest Adidas Tiro template complete the refined aesthetic.
The range includes authentic short-sleeve training tops, long-sleeve drill tops featuring integrated snood neck collars, and insulated sleeveless puffer vests. The complete Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is available now through the club's official online store and retail outlets.
