Thiago Shows Off Blackout Next-Gen Nike Hypervenom 3
The third generation of the Nike Hypervenom is coming closer. As good evidence as anything for that is the increased occurrence of high-profile players trying out the next generation of Nike's agility soccer boot silo in training. The latest is Bayern Munich's Thiago, who was spotted wearing a blacked-out pair of Nike Hypervenom 3 cleats in training this week.
Thiago Trains in Blackout Nike Hypervenom Phinish III Boots
This is a close-up of the next-gen Nike Hypervenom Phinish boots worn by Thiago in training.
Thiago, who recently ditched the Dynamic Fit collar-featuring Hypervenom Phantom II, has been wearing the low-cut Nike Hypervenom Phinish recently. Fittingly, he tried the upcoming generation of this model in training.
The Nike Hypervenom Phinish III replaces the current NikeSkin upper with Flyknit, making it the first low-cut Nike boot using a knitted upper. The tongue-less construction is retained for the Nike Hypervenom Phinish 3, although the four lowest lace holes have been replaced with loops - which are not blacked-out interestingly.
Inspired by the Nike Mercurial Superfly 5 and the Nike Hypervenom 1 and 2, the next-generation Hypervenom also introduces an all-new sole plate with chevron-shaped studs on the inside, while hexagonal studs replace the traditional conical studs. Two bladed studs are placed centrally at the front.
The Nike Hypervenom III will be launched for the first time in the first quarter of 2017 in a striking Electric Green colorway.
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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.
Puma Kits Keep Ripping at the 2026 World Cup
Puma is facing significant criticism at the 2026 World Cup as multiple national team jerseys have easily ripped during matches.
Incidents involving players from Czechia, Morocco, Egypt, and Paraguay have highlighted an ongoing durability issue with the brand's latest kits - every torn shirt in the tournament so far belongs to a Puma-sponsored team.
The Puma 2026 World Cup kits incorporate the latest version of PUMA's ULTRAWEAVE “Thermoadapt” technology, which obviously is not tear-resistant enough.
The recurring wardrobe malfunctions have resulted in terrible PR for the German sportswear manufacturer and even prompted the viral resurgence of Xherdan Shaqiri's infamous quote from Euro 2016, where he joked that he hopes Puma does not produce condoms.