Next-Gen New Balance Furon 2016 Boots Leaked
The next-generation New Balance Furon 2016 Football Boots again feature a ultra-lightweight concept, set to be released ahead of the Euro 2016 in France. The second generation of the New Balance Furon 2016 Soccer Cleats will be headlined by Jesús Navas and Álvaro Negredo.
Next-Gen New Balance Furon - White / Red / Light Blue
This is the second-gen New Balance Furon Soccer Boot.
Boasting the same colors as the launch colorway of the first-gen New Balance Furon Boots, the second-gen New Balance combines a mainly white upper with red and light blue applications to create a clean design. The next-gen New Balance Furon 2016 Boot again features the trademark Fantom Fit element in the midfoot area, which looks much classier then the one of the first generation.
The last remarkable design aspect of the second-gen New Balance Furon Boot is that the outstep comes with a blue New Balance branding, while the instep features New Balance's famous logo in red.
The second generation of the New Balance Furon follows the same tech concept as the first generation of the boot. Made for ultimate speed, the New Balance Furon 2016 Soccer Boot features a ultra-lightweight concept. The New Balance Furon 2016 Soccer Cleat comes with a lightweight mesh upper and a ultra-thin supportive synthetic layer in the midfoot area for more stability, which is advertised as Fantom Fit element.
The most remarkable tech element of the next-generation New Balance Furon Soccer Boot is the ultra-thin heel area of the boots, while it's also interesting to see that the tongue of the boots is no more connected to the upper. The sole plate and the inner sole of the second-gen New Balance Furon Boots are the same as the ones used for the first generation, made for lightweight and speed.
The next-gen New Balance Furon 2016 Soccer Cleat is expected to be revealed in April or May 2016. The white, red and light blue New Balance Furon 2016 Boots launch colorway will retail at a similar price as the first generation of New Balance's lightweight speed boot.
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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.
Morecambe 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Morecambe FC have officially launched their new 26-27 home and away kits, produced by Surridge Sports. The club received massive backlash for posting AI images for the launch, and later posted a clearer CAD of the home shirt.
The home shirt features the club's traditional red color palette with black detailing, while the away kit introduces a bold combination of purple and yellow. Both designs incorporate modern elements to provide a fresh look for the upcoming National League North campaign.
The new Surridge Sports Morecambe 2026-27 jerseys are currently available for pre-order through the club's official online store.