All-New Adidas X 16 Court Boots Released
The all-new Adidas X 16 Court Shoes bring the technologies of the groundbreaking Adidas X 16 Cleats to the small-sided football. The Adidas X 16 Indoor Shoes were launched in a bold red paint job.
Adidas X 16 Court Solar Red / Black / Hi-Res Red
This is the new Adidas X16 Court Shoe.
Just like the outdoor version, the Adidas X Court Soccer Shoes boast a super-thin honeycomb like upper that goes from toe to heel. The Adidas X 16 Court boot features no tongue but traditional laces, designed to offer an improved lockdown.
The techfit sockliner that is applied to the shoe laterally is very similar to the one of the regular Adidas X 16 Boot.
The soleplate used by Adidas for the new X 16 Court Football Shoe features an one-of-a-kind construction, designed especially for indoor court surfaces. A special synthetic construction in the toe box area rounds off the boot.
Mostly colored in Solar Red, the first Adidas X Court Soccer Boots feature black graphics and applications as well as plenty of details in the lighter Hi-Res Red, with a large Adidas logo placed on the outstep. The Adidas X branding is present on the new tongue.
The Solar Red Adidas X Court Football Shoes retail at 150 Euro (150 USD, 100GPB).
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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.