First-Ever - Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar 'Written In The Stars' 2017 Signature Boots Revealed
Jul 26, 2017, by Chris
Nike today revealed Neymar's first-ever Nike Mercurial signature cleats. The Blue Orbit Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar signature football boots launches July 28 at Nike Miami and will be available globally from July 29.
The Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar cleats honor Neymar's most important achievements in his career and life such as the birth of his son Lucca and his transfer to FC Barcelona with a stunning design.
"I grew up wearing Mercurial as a kid, so it's like a dream to have my story on this boot," says Neymar Jr. "It means a lot that it's not just about me, but my family and the moments I shared with great teammates on the pitch."
Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar Boots
This is the new Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 Neymar 2017 soccer cleat.
Combining a stunning blue main color with white for the Swoosh and Electric Green for elements such as the sole plate, the colors of the Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar 2017 soccer boots draw inspiration from Brazil.
The upper of the blue Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 Neymar signature football shoe comes with various unique elements such as five stars in honor of Brazil's five World Cup titles, his shirt number 11, the dates of the birth of his son Lucca as well as the dates of Neymar's first Él Clásico in October 2013 when he scored one goal and gave one assist in Barcelona's 2-1 victory against Real Madrid.
More references to Neymar Jr.'s family also appear on the cleats. 11.03.96 references the birthdate of his beloved little sister, Rafaella. Neymar Jr.'s birthdate, 02.05.92 is on the boot as well, as is his top speed, 34.7 KM/H. The dotted geographical figures on the boot mimic maps of Barcelona and Brasil, respectively.
Additional goals that are personally meaningful to Neymar are marked on this boot as well. This includes his 100th career goal on his 20th birthday and his legendary goal against Villareal, on August 11, 2015. Neymar scored in the 85th minute of the game by flicking the ball over his opponent's head and striking it into goal.
Tech-wise, Neymar's Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 football boots are the same as regular colorways. Made for ultimate speed, the Nike Mercurial Vapor soccer shoe features a tongue-less design and a thin microfiber upper.
The blue, white and Volt Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar boots will be released on July 29 2017, retailing at a slightly higher price than standard colorways
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Crawley Town 26-27 Home Kit Released
Erreà and Crawley Town have officially revealed the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Inspired by the team's Red Devils nickname, the primary red jersey features a dynamic subtle flame pattern across the body, complemented by contrasting white trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs. The inner collar is inscribed with the club's Latin motto Noli Cedere, while white Erreà branding and main sponsor uptime complete the look.
Southend United 26-27 Anniversary Kit Released
Italian brand Erreà and Southend United have revealed the club's special 26-27 anniversary kit, marking 120 years since the Blues were established in 1906. Presented in black with white collar details and trim, the standout feature of the shirt is a tonal front pattern formed by the names of every player to represent Southend United between 1906 and 2026.
Swansea City 26-27 Home Kit Released
Swansea City and Joma have officially launched the club's new home kit for the 26-27 Championship season. The new design reintroduces copper detailing to the home strip for the first time in over a decade, paying homage to the city's rich industrial heritage.
Built on a traditional white base, the jersey features elegant copper and black vertical pinstripes across the front. Copper trim extends to the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, creating a stylish contrast alongside the black Joma logo and monochrome club crest.
The 26-27 home kit also debuts new front-of-shirt sponsor AG1, with ASI:One appearing on the sleeve. White shorts and white socks with matching copper trim complete the complete home kit.
Jagiellonia Białystok 26-27 Away & Third Kits Released
Polish Ekstraklasa club Jagiellonia Białystok and technical supplier Macron have officially launched the club's new away and third kits for the 26-27 season. Designed in collaboration with kit creator w_kitz, both jerseys celebrate local heritage and regional identity.
The Jagiellonia Białystok 26-27 away kit comes in an off-white colorway paired with deep burgundy trim. Drawing inspiration from the traditions of the historical Jagiellon dynasty, the jersey features a classic polo collar with button detailing, subtle tonal jacquard elements, and monochrome burgundy logos alongside the club crest.
Completing the lineup, the 26-27 third kit introduces a rich red and maroon palette highlighted by an intricate repeating mosaic pattern across the front and sleeves. This ornamental design pays tribute to the regional culture of Podlasie. White branding and trim provide clear contrast against the patterned base, giving the kit a distinctive look on the pitch.
Grenoble Foot 38 26-27 Home Kit Released
French Ligue 2 club Grenoble Foot 38 and Nike have officially revealed the club's new home jersey for the 26-27 season.
The Nike GF38 26-27 home shirt features a half-and-half design split between bright royal blue and dark navy. The split extends across the front and alternating sleeves, while a subtle tonal chevron graphic runs across the front body. Clean white details feature on the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, Nike Swoosh, and Carrefour front shirt logo.
Adding a touch of local identity, the quarterly coat of arms of the historical Dauphiné region is placed on the upper back just below the collar. The new kit is now available through the club's official boutique.
Atlético Madrid Launch Special Over the Pitch Nameset
Atlético Madrid have teamed up with South Korean football culture studio Over the Pitch to reveal a special custom nameset collaboration. Building on their established partnership through the Atleti Creators Club, the new release introduces custom typography and back-of-shirt graphics rooted in traditional Korean heritage.
The standout element of the design is a detailed Korean tiger illustration cascading down the center of the shirt number. Accompanying the numbers, the player names feature artistic Korean-style lettering.
The special font is showcased on both Atlético's 26-27 red-and-white home kit and dark away shirt in a photoshoot set within a traditional Korean interior.
