Nike Wins The Euro 2016 Boot And Kit Battle
Jul 11, 2016, by Chris
It was not only the title-winning goal this time. After Mario Götze two years ago scored the decisive goal in the 2014 World Cup final wearing the all-new Nike Magista Obra boot, a Nike boot this year was not only worn by a player to score the title-winning goal, but also the majority of goals were scored in France by players wearing Nike cleats. We take a closer look at the Euro 2016 kit and boot battle to see which brand ultimately won the tournament.
"We are very proud to have seen two Nike teams playing the European final in Paris and we congratulate Portugal for its achievement. Portugal demonstrated tremendous team spirit and resilience today to achieve victory in spite of the loss of their captain Cristiano Ronaldo. The game marks a terrific summer for Nike Football and confirms our global leadership in the most popular game," states Bert Hoyt, Vice President and General Manager Nike Western Europe.
First-Ever Euro Champion to Wear Nike Kits
Portugal is the first-ever Euro champion to wear a kit by the Swoosh after most of all previous winners wore Adidas kits, except Denmark who won thee 1992 title with jerseys from Hummel. However, the majority of kits worn in this year's Euro were made by Adidas (9 in total), closely followed by Nike (6) and Puma (5). But while Puma definitely lost the Euro kit battle as their kits 'ripped apart by paper', it was the small Italian brand Errea who could gain the most attention in this year's Euro with Iceland's impressive and unexpected Euro campaign. Here are some more facts.
- Germany's jersey sales are much lower than compared to the 2014 World Cup when Adidas sold more than 3 million kits
- Sales of the FFF national jersey are extremely strong compared to 2014
Over 50% of Goals Scored in Euro 2016 Have Been in Nike Boots
While with Griezmann a Puma player won the Golden Boot, it was Nike who definitely dominated the Euro 2016 boot battle. Not only the Euro-winning goal was scored by a player wearing Nike cleats (Eder - Nike Mercurial Vapor 11), the majority of goals was also scored by players wearing boots from the Swoosh (59 goals - 59% - In 2014 the majority of goals was scored by players wearing Adidas cleats). Nike is followed by Adidas (31 goals - 30%) and Puma (11 goals - 12%).
Over 60% of all players in Euro 2016 have worn Nike boots
The boot that scored the most goals was the Nike Mercurial (36 goals), followed by two Adidas boots (Adidas X and Adidas Ace - 22 and 9 goals, respectively). Here are some more facts (Check out the Euro 2016 section at www.footballbootsdb.com for all details):
- Over 60% of all players in Euro 2016 have worn Nike boots
- Griezmann scored half of all Puma Euro 2016 goals
- Only two goals were scored by players not wearing boots from Adidas, Nike or Puma (Mizuno and New Balance, one goal respectively)
- Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the joint top scorer in Championship history
It was definitely Nike's Euro, even though Adidas has been the official supplier and sponsor of the tournament. What was the biggest surprise this Euro for you in terms of boots and kits? Let us know in the comments below and recap all what happened in terms of boots and kits this Euro here.
Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
Inter Milan officially debuted their new Nike 26-27 third kit on the pitch during a dramatic 5-3 Serie A comeback victory against Udinese at the San Siro, just hours after its official unveiling.
Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
Adidas Croatia 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Leaked - 4 Real Images
Vietnamese kit expert jerseyreview has leaked 4 new real images of the new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home & away kits, which will be released soon.
The new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home kit retains the traditional red and white checkerboard pattern but incorporates ancient Glagolitic script graphics into the red squares, symbolizing Croatian cultural identity.
The new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 away kit features lace-inspired graphics, drawing from Croatia's rich tradition of intricate lace-making.
