Next-Gen Nike Mercurial X 2016-2017 Boots Leaked
Feb 3, 2016, by Chris
The second generation of the Nike Mercurial Finale Football Shoes only introduce few upgrades for the cutting-edge speed indoor, street and turf football shoe. The next-gen Nike Mercurial X Finale 2016 Football Boot will be launched with the same colorway as the next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly Euro 2016 Boots (Hyper Crimson / Volt / Black - May 2016 - The first leaked pictures show a later paint job).
Next-Gen Nike Mercurial X Finale II Black / Pink Blast
This is the second-gen Nike Mercurial X Finale Soccer Shoe.
Boasting a similar design as the Black and Pink Blast Nike Mercurial Superfly 2016-2017 Boots, the next-gen Nike Mercurial Finale X Boot combine a classic upper with striking pink. The mainly black shoe comes with a remarkable lines pattern on the upper and features a grey Swoosh.
However, whereas the upper and the splatter-graphic patterned midsole of the boots is quite bold, the Black and Pink Blast colorway of the Nike Mercurial X Finale 2 Shoes features a standard orange rubber sole plate.
Made for lockdown, ball touch and explosive motion, the second-gen Nike Mercurial Finale Indoor, Turf and Street Soccer Shoe again features a lightweight mesh upper with NikeSkin technology and a no tongue system. In fact, the complete upper construction is almost identical to the first-gen boots, while the only significant difference are the 'speed ribs' that are made for even more stability.
The next-gen Nike MercurialX Finale Indoor and Turf Soccer Shoes again feature a low-profile Phylon midsole for superior underfoot ball feel and a sole plate made for fast small-sided games. Like the previous generation, the Nike Mercurial X Finale 2 Boot will be available both as Indoor Court (IC) and Turf (TF) version.
The black next-gen Nike Mercurial X Finale 2 Football Shoes retail at the same price as the previous generation (80 Euro, 90 USD, 70 GBP) and will be available from August 2016 at selected retailers.
Almost exactly the same as the previous generation. What's your verdict on the next-gen Nike Mercurial X Finale 2016-2017 Indoor, Turf and Street Football Boots? Let us know in the comments below.
FUS Rabat 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Moroccan Botola Pro side FUS Rabat has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Spanish brand Joma. The capital club steps into the new campaign with a coordinated and sharp visual identity across both strips.
The Joma FUS Rabat 26-27 home shirt is predominantly red, anchored by a prominent central white stripe that runs down the body, broken only for the main sponsor. The fabric features an understated tonal texture throughout, accompanied by a clean white crew neck collar. Inverting the look, the 26-27 away shirt relies on a clean white base centered around a bold red vertical stripe and matching red accents.
Both jerseys carry the traditional FUS Rabat crest on the left chest, with Novec Groupe CDG and Cosumar featured as shirt sponsors. The away kit also includes neat Arabic calligraphy spelling out "Rabat" on the upper back above the player names and numbers. Matching shorts and socks complete the Moroccan club's new 26-27 wardrobe.
Sam Kerr Debuts Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Signature Boots
Sam Kerr has officially given her new Nike Mercurial signature boots their on-pitch debut, stepping out for Gotham FC in the vibrant design. Following Nike's official launch of the pair on September 21, 2026, the Australian forward wasted no time lacing them up for competitive action. Kerr took to the pitch wearing her preferred low-cut iteration of the silhouette, continuing her longstanding preference for low collars over the high dynamic fit collar.
This boot follows Kerr's debut signature Mercurial from 2025, which took inspiration from the coastal beaches of her hometown Perth.
Croatia Debuts Adidas 26-27 Away Kit
Croatia officially kicked off its new era with Adidas on Saturday night, debuting the 26-27 away kit during a 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory against Czechia in Prague. The match marked the first on-pitch appearance for the Vatreni in the three stripes following the conclusion of their 26-year partnership with Nike this summer.
The new Croatia 26-27 away strip is predominantly deep blue and features an intricate tonal graphic inspired by the country's centuries-old lacemaking heritage from regions such as Pag and Lepoglava. The textured pattern is complemented by vibrant coral red accents across the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder stripes, while the chest features a clean white Trefoil logo opposite the federation crest.
Completed with matching deep blue shorts and socks, the kit looked sharp on the pitch and has earned praise from supporters for its blend of cultural motifs and modern detailing.
