Here Are The Biggest Football Releases Of February 2017
After the first month of the year was already anything but quite in terms of new football boots, February 2017 could even bring us more releases than January. We take a look at the football boots and kits releases you definitely don't want to miss.
Next-Gen New Balance Visaro 2
This is the launch colorway of the New Balance Visaro 2 soccer boot.
New Balance will finally launch the second generation of its most popular soccer cleat silo, the new Balance Visaro. Featuring an all-new upper design, the next-gen New Balance Visaro 2 2017 soccer cleats will be available in two different colorways from the beginning - Navy / Turquoise and Typhoon / Tornado.
Adidas UCL Dragon Pack
Designed for the ultimate stage, the Adidas UCL Dragon Pack soccer cleats collection introduces bold designs for Adidas' high-end boots.
Nike Football 2017 Heritage Boots
Nike will release four stunning 2017 Heritage Pack editions for their small-sided football boots. Inspired by iconic Air Max shoes of the past, the new Nike 2017 Heritage Pack could also include the first Air Max-inspired 11-a-side boots such as a Mercurial Superfly version.
Adidas MLS 2017 Kits
January already brought us some new Major League Soccer 2017 kits, but it is traditionally February in which month the kit launches really get under way with most teams releasing their new jersey.
Nike 2017 Tech Craft K-Leather Collection
Nike will launch their second Kangaroo leather football boots collection of the season, including the first next-gen Nike Hypervenom Phantom 3 Tech Craft K-Leather edition.
What are your most anticipated football releases of February? Will your wallet survive this month? Let us know in the comments and see all February 2017 boot releases.
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.
