All-New NikeGRIP Socks Revealed
Mar 17, 2016, by Chris
Nike yesterday revealed the all-new NikeGRIP Socks technology that is made to avoid sock slipping within a shoe. The new NikeGRIP technology directly competes with products such as the revolutionary TruSox, which are worn by various high-profile players around the world.
NikeGRIP Ups the Performance Game
NikeGRIP socks.
NikeGRIP is an anti-slip solution that considers both the inside and outside of a sock to maximize grip, ultimately improving an athlete's traction and confidence.
Conventional thinking suggests that sliding occurs between the sock and the shoe, but Tim Clark, who is Nike's Design Director for socks, notes: "Athletes tell us that slipping happens as much between the foot and the sock as it does between the sock and the shoe. Our goal was to perfect 'grip' both inside and out of the sock to create a unique solution for athletes."
However, while Nike's team initially investigated silicon fibers as a natural extension of traditional external slip-mitigating treatments, athlete's feedback led to another solution that draws inspiration from the wildlife.
Tim Clark: "One thing we kept hearing from athletes was that cotton was great, which we understand from research is because when cotton gets wet its surface area increases, creating friction."
The feedback led to a light-bulb insight: If the surface area of a sock can be increased, slippage can be reduced. This new awareness pointed the designers towards an ultrafine polyester fiber. Like a gecko, which can climb vertical surfaces thanks to the traction provided by hundreds of tiny hairs on its toes, the nanofiber used for NikeGRIP creates far more contact points with the foot and shoe than one fiber alone. Twisting the nanofiber with traditional fibers used in sock manufacturing, therefore, creates the ultimate sock fiber.
But fiber is just the first step as it's equally essential to establish the proper amount of grip to add and where to put it. Too little grip leads to slip, but too much can impede mobility. Clark explains, "You’re trying to reach a sweet spot that gives the athlete confidence." Working off wear-testing data, the designers therefore increased contact points on the big toe and heel, and then simply improved the sock's fit, dialing its size and eliminating extra fabric for a more precise heel-lock system. From there, NikeGRIP works in concert with Nike shoe insoles, designed to ultimately boost an athlete's purchase, and poise."
Do you think that NikeGRIP technology can keep up with TruSox? Let us know in the comments section.
Raja Club Athletic 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Moroccan heavyweights Raja Club Athletic have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season, produced by long-term technical partner Umbro.
The Umbro Raja CA 26-27 home jersey comes in the club's traditional emerald green, distinguished by a striking geometric eagle graphic across the chest that nods to their 'Green Eagles' moniker. White piping traces the raglan sleeves and frames the collar and cuffs, paired with the iconic Umbro diamond and the club's crest on the chest. The home strip is finished with green shorts and matching socks.
Contrasting the home look, the Raja Casablanca 26-27 away jersey is built on a clean white base highlighted by bold green side panels. The shirt features an overlapping green-and-white collar, matching sleeve trim, and monochrome green branding, worn with white shorts and socks. Umbro has also introduced a distinctive goalkeeper jersey featuring a beige and orange chevron pattern.
Limited-Edition Umbro Inter Bogotá x Tres Coronas Kit Released
Colombian side Internacional de Bogotá and kit supplier Umbro have teamed up with iconic Colombian hip-hop duo Tres Coronas to launch a special-edition shirt. The collaboration celebrates the release of the rap outfit's latest studio album, titled "INTER", blending the worlds of Colombian football and Bogotan underground music culture through their shared name.
Reimagining the club's 2026 away jersey, the shirt features a sleek black base adorned with subtle tonal vertical striping. The centerpiece is the album's title, "INTER", boldly rendered across the chest in gothic blackletter typography in a striking red tone. The chest also hosts Umbro's double diamond branding and the Inter Bogotá crest in gold, which is echoed on the sleeves alongside contrasting red and gold cuffs.
Custom details complete the collector's item, including a collaborative Inter x Tres Coronas globe badge on the right sleeve and the duo's official logo positioned below the Inter Bogotá name on the upper back. The special-edition Umbro Inter Bogotá x Tres Coronas shirt was strictly limited to just 100 individually produced units, released exclusively via the club's official online store.
Chesterfield FC 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Chesterfield FC and technical sponsor Puma have introduced the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 campaign. Commemorating the 160th anniversary of the club's founding in 1866, the designs incorporate celebratory elements and feature the logo of long-standing front-of-shirt sponsor Leengate Valves.
The Chesterfield 26-27 home shirt is rendered in the club's classic royal blue, accented by gold detailing across the Puma branding, front sponsor, and a special anniversary badge. Subtle pinstripe ribbing in blue and white decorates the sleeve cuffs and the button-up henley collar, while traditional white shorts and blue socks complete the first-choice look.
For the away kit, the Spireites step out in a predominantly black design distinguished by an offset vertical stripe in two tones of grey running directly through the crest. Metallic silver is used for all brand and partner markings, which is complemented by a stylized retro CFC monogram crest alongside matching black shorts and socks.
Sport Recife 2026 Pink October Kit Released
Brazilian club Sport Recife and kit supplier Kappa have officially unveiled a special shirt in support of the 2026 Pink October (Outubro Rosa) breast cancer awareness campaign. Built around the theme "Paixão que Move Vidas" (Passion that Moves Lives), the initiative aims to raise awareness about early detection and the importance of self-examination, starring four female survivors and supporters in the launch photoshoot.
The Sport Recife 2026 Pink October jersey is predominantly light pink, detailed with subtle tonal horizontal bands running across the front in a nod to the club's traditional striped identity. A black V-neck collar features a contrasting central pink stripe, mirrored cleanly on the sleeve cuffs. Black Kappa Omini branding appears on the right chest opposite the full-color club crest, while the upper back is adorned with a stylized lion graphic flanked by the letters "SPT REC".
The special Sport Recife 2026 Pink October jersey is offered exclusively in women's and youth sizes, available through the club's official online store and the Cazá do Sport store at Ilha do Retiro.
Jordan PSG 26-27 Third Collection Hoodie Leaked
A new lifestyle hoodie from the upcoming Jordan Paris Saint-Germain 26-27 third collection has been shared by PSG experts La Source Parisienne. Arriving in a red base, the pullover hoodie showcases large gold-outlined "PARIS" lettering across the chest, filled with a purple and black graphic pattern and integrated with a golden Jumpman silhouette. Placed directly above the central graphic is a minimalist gold PSG crest, matching the design aesthetic featured throughout the club's wider third range.
