One of Eleven? Eden Hazard Debuts Nike Elite Pack Boots
Jul 31, 2016, by Chris
Update: Eden Hazard scored twice for Chelsea who lost 3-2 to Real Madrid in front of 105,826 fans yesterday wearing the brand-new Pure Platinum Nike Mercurial Vapor cleats from the Elite Pack.
Chelsea striker Eden Hazard has become the first player to train in the brand-new Pure Platinum Nike Mercurial Vapor cleats in yesterday's Chelsea training session in the USA. The new Nike Elite Pack football boots may be worn by only 11 of Nike's best athletes according to information from footpack.fr.
Officially revealed yesterday, the new Nike Elite Pack Soccer Boots Collection introduces stunning silver designs for all of Nike's four current boot silos (Hypervenom, Magista, Mercurial, Tiempo).
Hazard Trains in Pure Platinum Nike Mercurial Vapor Cleats
Close-up picture of the Pure Platinum Nike Mercurial Hazard boots.
The Nike Mercurial Vapor Elite Pack Boots combine a Pure Platinum base with a striking Volt sole plate to stand out.
Compared to the launch colorway of the eleventh-generation Nike Mercurial Vapor boots, the Pure Platinum / Ghost Green Nike Mercurial boast much less details.
Eden Hazard is set to debut the Pure Platinum / Volt Nike Mercurial Vapor Football Boots in tomorrow's pre-season clash against Liverpool, whereas all other Chelsea FC players laced up in the Nike Euro 2016 Boot Collection during yesterday's training, a further hint that just a few selected Nike athletes will wear cleats from the Elite Pack.
Which other players do you think will also switch to the Nike Elite Collection? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas Croatia 2026-27 Away Kit Leaked - No More Nike - 3 New Images of Authentic Version
Thanks to Gary Walker, we have new images of the Adidas Croatia 2026-2027 away kit by Adidas. It is set to launch very soon, with a debut next week.
FC Cartagena 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish side FC Cartagena and Macron have officially launched their new away kit for the 26-27 season, paying homage to the city's rich three-thousand-year heritage. Draped in traditional carmesí red, the jersey is decorated with an intricate all-over graphic pattern inspired by an ancient Roman mosaic uncovered in the crypt beneath the Catedral de Santa María la Vieja. Elegant gold detailing highlights the monochrome crest, collar trim, sleeve cuffs, and sponsor emblems, completed by the Latin motto Carthago Nova Invicta Est subtly sublimated onto the lower hem.
Nike to Sell Long-Sleeve Besiktas Kits From 27-28 Season
Nike is set to introduce commercially available long-sleeve kits for Beşiktaş starting from the 27-28 season. Following the club's major switch from Adidas after 17 years, supporters will finally have direct access to official long-sleeve match jerseys at retail. Big thanks to @ertansuzgun & @Formaholic.
The timing aligns with significant milestone celebrations in Istanbul, as Nike is also planning a special 125th-anniversary collection for Beşiktaş during the 27-28 campaign to mark the club's foundation in 1903. Rather than relying on base layers and compression undershirts, players and fans alike will see dedicated long-sleeve designs included in the lineup.
The development forms part of Nike's wider strategy to bring back commercial long-sleeve authentic shirts across its elite roster from 27-28 onwards. By expanding long-sleeve availability to Beşiktaş, Nike closes the gap on rivals like Adidas and provides the Black Eagles with full top-tier treatment under their new partnership.
Melbourne City 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Puma and A-League club Melbourne City FC have officially unveiled their complete kit collection for the 26-27 campaign. Launched under the campaign tagline 'Made of City', the three-kit drop blends the club's signature identity with Melbourne street culture and club heritage.
The Melbourne City 26-27 home shirt stays true to tradition, centered around the iconic City Blue base. Drawing inspiration directly from the club badge, red and yellow trim accents decorate the collar and sleeve cuffs. Meanwhile, the away kit leans into nocturnal Melbourne fashion, pairing a deep plum jersey with an abstract zig-zag graphic and vibrant shimmer pink branding across all sponsor prints and the club crest.
Rounding out the lineup is the 26-27 third kit, which pays homage to the club's origins as Melbourne Heart. The shirt combines a crisp off-white base with red accents and incorporates a subtle heartbeat graphic emerging across the chest from behind the crest. A heart motif inside the collar completes the tribute. The new collection is available through Melbourne City's online store and Puma Australia.
