Nike to Release All-New 150 USD Carbon-Fiber Shin Guards
Dec 19, 2017, by Chris
Nike will release all-new carbon-fiber shin guards in 2018. Set to be launched ahead of the 2018 World Cup, the new Nike Attack Carbon Fiber Elite 2018 shin guards will be Nike's most expensive shin guards ever released.
The Nike Attack CF Elite Shin Guards are the successor of Nike's revolutionary first-ever carbon-fiber shin guards, the Nike Mercurial Blade Carbon that were originally released in 2008. They were the most cutting-edge shin guards back then.
Nike Attack CF Elite Shin Guards - All-New Carbon-Fiber Nike 2018 Shin Guards
There is no leaked picture of Nike's Attack CF Elite Shin Guards yet.
Designed to provide superior coverage while being extremely light, the Nike Attack CF Elite Shin Guard will feature a carbon fiber shell built for flexible protection.
The biggest change compared to the original Nike Mercurial Blade shin guards is that the Nike Attack Carbon Fiber Elite Shin Guards will feature a much more adjusted shape than the 2008 Nike Mercurial Blade Carbon shin guards.
The Nike Attack CF Shin Guards come with with a no-slip microfiber suede backing to prevent movement, just as Nike's original carbon-fiber shin guards.
Nike Attack CF Shin Guards
- Lightweight carbon-fiber shell for flexible coverage
- No-slip microfiber suede backing prevents movement
- Anatomical shape for contoured fit and feel
The all-new Nike Attack Carbon Fiber Shin Guards will retail at a price of around 150 USD, which makes them around 50 USD more expensive than the original ones released in 2008.
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QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' Releasing Next Week
Nike is set to officially bring back one of its most famous crossover designs, the Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial", releasing on September 19, 2026. First introduced in 2013 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant's lifelong passion for football, the sneaker drew direct inspiration from the vibrant 2013 Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Thirteen years after its original debut, the model returns under the modernized Protro banner, uniting basketball performance with iconic football heritage. Big thanks to House of Heat.
The shoe faithfully recreates the beloved colorway, featuring a bold gradient across the engineered mesh upper in Red Plum, Pink Flash, and Electric Green. Signature football details define the look, including the oversized forefoot Swoosh that mimics Mercurial boot branding, massive block-letter "NIKE" lettering across the medial flank, and a translucent neon green outsole. Modern Protro upgrades have been implemented beneath the surface to provide improved cushioning and traction.
SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 Third Kit Released
Norwegian Toppserien side SK Brann Kvinner have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Nike in collaboration with Unisport. The team debuted the vibrant new design during their away fixture against Lyn in Oslo.
The Nike SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 third shirt features a purple base paired with a large, dark rhododendron flower graphic printed across the front. The design honors Bergen's reputation as Norway's "Rhododendron City," known for the vibrant bushes that flourish in gardens and parks across the city. All branding, including the Nike Swoosh, monochrome Brann crest, and sponsor logos, is applied in a contrasting bright pink.
On the back, the jersey includes the inscription "For Bergen" in gothic lettering just below the collar, symbolizing the pride of representing the city on away trips. The new third uniform completes Brann Kvinner's 26-27 wardrobe alongside their traditional red home and dark away kits.
Special Club América 26-27 Kit Font Released
Club América has unveiled a special commemorative kit font for the 26-27 season, celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the club's marquee Clásico matches throughout September. The bespoke nameset replaces the regular squad typography on the back of Las Águilas' primary yellow home shirt, adopting the iconic green, white, and red of the Mexican flag.
The custom numbers feature a deep green base detailed with thin white vertical pinstripes. Embedded along the vertical lines are historic commemorative inscriptions, including the club name, the date "16 - 09 - 1810" marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence, and "INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO". The player names above are rendered in vibrant red with a clean white outline.
To complete the patriotic design, each numeral incorporates a geometric red and cream 3D shadow effect, alongside Club América's crest placed at the base of every digit. The special typography delivers a unique cultural tribute, adding extra identity to the squad's jerseys during one of the most important periods of the Mexican football calendar.
