Adidas to Release Nemeziz Sneaker with 3D-Printed Futurecraft Sole
Dec 18, 2016, by Pat
Exclusive. Adidas will release a Nemeziz-inspired sneaker with a 3D-printed Futurecraft outsole to celebrate the all-new football boot silo's debut in Summer 2017. In fact, this football-inspired sneaker was already visible on the very first leaked picture of the Adidas Nemeziz.
Adidas Nemeziz Futurecraft
This image shows the black and blue Adidas Nemeziz Futurecraft sneaker.
Closely following the look of the cleated Adidas Nemeziz boots, this lifestyle sneaker features a unique upper construction that draws inspiration from medical tape. The whole upper of the Adidas Nemeziz Futurecraft shoes is covered with thin black and blue lines, while the lateral Adidas stripes are applied less obtrusively than on the on-pitch variant - they are blue instead of yellow.
Original Adidas Futurecraft prototype
Last but not least, the most important part of the Adidas Nemeziz Futurecraft sneaker is the outsole. Informed by research, the sole is 3D-printed to exactly fit their purpose and allow for different and quicker production cycles. That's without considering its stunning looks.
Up close with the original Adidas Futurecraft prototype
These days, Adidas launched the "3D Runner", a limited-edition $330 running shoe that dropped in select Adidas stores in London, New York and Tokyo, but 2017 will see the cutting-edge 3D-printed outsole it features take a much more central role, next to the brand's famed Boost tech.
No details on the availability of the Adidas Nemeziz Futurecraft sneaker are known as of now, but we expect them to be very limited. Color updates should be released together with the on-pitch paint jobs, as seen with the Ace 16+ PureControl.
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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.
