Nike Tiempo Legend VII - Tech Info + Release Date + Launch Colorway Leaked
Dec 16, 2016, by Pat
We can reveal that the next-gen Nike Tiempo Legend VII will feature a partial Flyknit upper, for the first time in the history of the silo. The very first Nike Tiempo Legend 7 boots will be released in summer 2017.
Nike Tiempo Legend VII
Raphael Varane is pictured wearing a blackout prototype of the Nike Tiempo Legend VII in training.
The likes of Carvajal and Varane at Real Madrid have been trying the new generation of the Nike Tiempo Legend on several occasions over the past couple of months and more high-profile Tiempo athletes are set to join them as the Tiempo Legend VII edges closer to its official release.
Nike Tiempo Legend VII - Features
It looks like the next-gen Nike Tiempo Legend VII 2017 boots will - for the first time in the history of the Nike Tiempo - have a partial knitted upper. Of course, the majority of the upper of the Nike Tiempo Legend VII will still be made of high-quality kangaroo-leather, but the heel part will be made of Flyknit for the first time in an attempt to offer more stability and support.
Lateral Flywire strings will be another key feature of the Nike Tiempo Legend 7, while the lateral Swoosh will be printed instead of sewn in order to improve flexibility and reduce weight.
Last but not least, the sole plate and stud configuration of the Nike Tiempo Legend VII 2017 boots will also be updated in comparison to the predecessor. The Tiempo Legend 7 will boast the new, so called "Hyper Stable" stud configuration that is set to reduce weight as well.
Nike Tiempo Legend VII - Release Date
The first Nike Tiempo Legend 7 will be released in June 2017 and are expected to be debuted at next summer's Confederations Cup in Russia by the likes of Jerome Boateng.
Nike Tiempo Legend VII - Launch Colorway
Part of a collection with fitting Magista and Mercurial boots, the very first Nike Tiempo Legend VII cleats will be split between orange and black and feature a white Swoosh. Volt will be included, too. The official colors of the first Nike Tiempo Legend VII are "Black / White / Laser Orange / Volt".
In addition to that, the Nike Tiempo Legend VII boots will also be released in a more traditional, black-and-white colorway at the same time.
Nike Tiempo Legend VII - Pricing
We expect the Nike Tiempo Legend VII to retail at the same price as the current generation which is €200 (£160).
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All 60 clubs across J1, J2 and J3 have been paired with their own Pokémon, with the campaign following each Pokémon's evolution throughout the season across official artwork, graphics and promotional content.
The collaboration also celebrates 30 years of Pokémon (1996-2026) while building excitement for the new J.League campaign, which kicks off on 7 August.
Fans attending matches will receive one of one million exclusive EVO BAGs, each featuring Pikachu alongside the home club's partner Pokémon.
This isn't the first crossover between the two either. Back in 2014, the J.League and Pokémon launched the Family Join Days campaign, where young supporters received exclusive Pikachu trading cards at stadiums.
If your favorite club could be paired with any Pokémon, which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments below.
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Instead of linking to a counterfeit retailer, Hoffenheim's reply simply provided the URL to their official club shop. The joke directly targets a widespread practice on social media where various football-focused accounts promote unauthorized replica stores. In exchange for posting these scripted advertisements, the account owners typically receive a small number of free fake kits, valued at around 35 Euros, rather than monetary compensation.
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What do you think of Iwate Grulla Morioka 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
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What do you think of Koper FC 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.