Black Nike Mercurial Superfly V 2017-18 Boots Leaked
Update: The official release pictures of the upcoming black Nike Mercurial Superfly V soccer cleat colorway have been leaked.
Set for a release in July 2017 and forming part of an entire predominantly black collection, the black Nike Mercurial Superfly 5 soccer cleats are are the perfect boot to start the new season.
Nike Mercurial Superfly V - Black / White / Dark Grey / University Red
This picture shows the black Mercurial Superfly 5 2017-2018 soccer boots.
Forming part of Nike's Summer 2017 black pack, these new Nike Mercurial Superfly V 2017 cleats are not completely blacked-out but feature a white Swoosh and striking red details to create a look that is anything but old-fashioned. In line with the rest of the collection, the sole plate of the black Nike Mercurial 2017 boot is white with red details.
The large 'NIKE' writing on the instep of the black Nike Mercurial Superfly 5 2017-2018 cleats is Dark Grey. This text detail is a relatively new feature of the Nike Mercurial Superfly V - first added on the Time to Shine edition it is set to appear on all future colorways of the model.
Just as all previous colorways, the new black Mercurial Superfly 2017 boots are designed for the fastest players on the pitch. The Nike Mercurial Superfly 5 feature Nike's Flyknit technology, a high-cut collar as well a lightweight sole plate with chevron studs for ultimate speed and traction.
The black, white and red Nike Mercurial Superfly V boots will be launched in early July 2017.
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FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
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.
