Blackout Next-Gen Nike Magista Obra Neymar Boots Revealed
Mar 6, 2016, by Pat
Update: The first high-res picture of Neymar's blackout prototype boot emerged. While it was previously not certain that Neymar really trained in the next-gen Nike Magista Obra, it is now practically sure that his boots are a prototype of the second-gen control boot. And even more interestingly, his boots also slightly differ from the first leaked next-gen Nike Magista Obra paint job (thicker strings within the upper).
Having already worn prototypes of the second-generation Nike Magista Obra football boots back in August, FC Barcelona's Neymar returned to the unreleased Nike control cleats in today's training.
The second generation of the Nike Magista soccer boots will be launched after Euro 2016 in a vibrant Volt color job. Drawing inspiration from both the first-gen Nike Magista boots, as well as from the original Nike Hypervenom, the Nike Magista Obra II introduces a totally new upper and an all-new sole plate.
Neymar Trains in Blackout Nike Magista Obra II Boots
Although they are completely blacked-out, the boots Neymar was spotted wearing today are most likely a prototype of the upcoming Nike Magista Obra II cleats. Slated for a July 2016 launch, the Nike Magista Obra 2 boots were already worn by the Barcelona and Brazil superstar last summer.
Just as last time, Neymar's blackout Nike Magista Obra II cleats appear to include a Nike Tiempo sole plate, while the final Nike Magista Obra 2 football boots will of course feature a new sole plate with a different, interesting stud alignment.
Check out the 'Black / Total Crimson' Nike Magista Obra II
But will Neymar really swap the Hypervenom for the Magista?
One question remains nonetheless: Do these play-tests mean Neymar will pick up the Nike Magista for real come the launch of the second gen? With current Magista face Mario Götze stuck in a supporting role at Bayern, having Neymar promote the all-new Nike Magista Obra II boots would definitely make sense on paper. The likes of Robert Lewandowski, Jamie Vardy and Edinson Cavani would probably make more than adequate flag carriers for the Hypervenom.
For all we know, Nike is planning to launch yet another Nike Hypervenom Neymar signature boot in August. Although this does not rule out a possible later switch, it could also be that Neymar was only chosen to try the new Nike Magista boots due to their clear Hypervenom influence.
What do you think? Will Neymar become the new face for the Magista? Drop us a line below.
T90-Inspired Nike Barclays WSL 26-27 Ball Released
Nike and the Women's Super League have officially revealed the official match ball for the 26-27 Barclays WSL and WSL2 seasons. Built on Nike's Control ball model, the design draws heavy inspiration from Nike's iconic Total 90 era, bringing a retro-infused visual identity to top-tier English women's football.
The design features vibrant multi-coloured rings and graphic lines in red, pink, blue, and black against a white base. These accents are arranged to create a subtle strobe effect when spinning in flight, aiding visibility for players on the pitch. The Barclays WSL version features a gold Nike Swoosh inside the signature circular ring, while the WSL2 edition showcases a silver Swoosh paired with bright pink detailing.
Underneath the graphics, the ball utilizes Nike Control technology with debossed grooves and engineered paneling designed to deliver stable aerodynamics and consistent touch in all conditions. The new ball will be used across all 26-27 WSL, WSL2, and domestic cup matches.
FIFA Kit Creator Adds Dozens of New Old & 26-27 Kit Templates
FIFA Kit Creator has expanded their extensive template library with a large batch of brand-new jersey structures.
The latest update introduces base designs for the upcoming 26-27 season alongside classic retro cuts from iconic past eras. Creators matteuscm and KARAVASHKIN contributed heavily to this release, bringing fresh builds across major manufacturers including Adidas, Nike, Puma, Castore, Hummel, and Umbro. Among the modern additions are official base templates for upcoming club kits such as the Adidas 26-27 AS Roma and Tiro 27 cuts, the Nike 26-27 SC Freiburg template, Castore 26-27 Everton home layout, and new Puma designs for Palmeiras and Fluminense.
Updated national team templates for Ireland, Denmark, Indonesia, and DR Congo are also now available for creators to customize.
Beyond contemporary 26-27 cuts, the update adds several famous historical templates. Users can create concepts using nostalgic patterns like the Adidas 2004 Greece home template, the 05-06 AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen cuts, Nike 2010 and 2014 Brazil silhouettes, and Puma 2006 Italy away template.
All new template options are live and available on FIFA Kit Creator.
Outstanding CP Cacereño 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Spanish club CP Cacereño and new kit supplier Hummel have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Marking the beginning of their technical partnership, Hummel has created two distinct custom designs heavily inspired by local culture and mythology.
The CP Cacereño 26-27 home kit features a rich green base dominated by an intricate graphic depicting dragon scales across the front panel. The design links directly to the club's release slogan, "No soy un futbolista, soy un dragón". White detailing is applied to the classic collar, sleeve cuffs, Hummel chevrons, and sponsor logos to complete the jersey.
The 26-27 away kit presents a half-and-half split layout featuring a white base paired with an orange front panel. The bottom portion of the shirt highlights a graphic illustration of the historic fortress walls of Cáceres alongside dragon tail motifs, finished with fine black detailing along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.
Samsunspor 26-27 Home Kit Released
Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor has officially launched its new striped home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Hummel.
The Hummel Samsunspor 26-27 home jersey features vertical red stripes over a white base, paired with plain white sleeves accented by red sleeve cuffs. A red polo collar with white edge piping and a red V-neck inset gives the shirt a classic look, while iconic white Hummel chevrons rest on the shoulders.
The reverse side of the shirt incorporates a white back panel for player names and numbers, framed by red stripe details at the top and bottom hem, along with red Samsunspor lettering printed on the upper back. The kit is now officially available for pre-order.