Barcelona Superstar Dembélé Debuts Blackout Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 Boots - Here Is Why
Feb 12, 2018, by Chris
FC Barcelona's Ousmane Dembélé stood out in yesterday's match between Barcelona and Getafe wearing a pair of blackout Nike Mercurial soccer cleats. Let us find out why.
Ousmane Dembele Wears Blackout Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 Boots Against Getafe
Totally blackout, Ousmane Dembele's boots were the same prototype cleats that he used for the first time in a Barcelona training session in early January. However, while it is usually a strong indicator that a player is set to leave his boot supplier if he is wearing blackout boots in an official match, this time the case is different.
The reason for Ousmane Dembele to wear blackout cleats is that the majority of contracted Nike players were instructed to wait until this week to debut the launch colorway, with only few exceptions such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe who are playing in the Champions League this week (Nike allows them to wear them in a league match so they do not have to debut them in one of the most important matches of the season).
It is expected that Dembele will wear the orange launch colorway of the next-generation low-cut Nike Mercurial 2018 boot in Barcelona's match against Eibar next weekend and in the Champions League clash against Chelsea on February 20.
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Sparta Prague 26-27 Away Kit Released - Trefoil
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The Adidas AC Sparta Prague 26-27 away shirt introduces a classic and minimalist look with a predominantly white base. The standout feature of the design is the inclusion of the classic Adidas Originals Trefoil logo on the chest. This marks the first time since 1992 that the retro logo has appeared on a Sparta Prague kit.
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The Barça 2026-27 away typeface has an elegant look in gold.
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The new black away shirt features a unique faded tone, the unmistakable club crest, and a special commemorative seal. The shirt has been developed with custom fabric by the Botafogo branding team that mirrors the look of a fabric from the 19th century.
New York Cosmos 2026 Peruvian Heritage Pre-Match Shirt Released
The New York Cosmos 2026 Peruvian Heritage pre-match kit, made by Capelli, has been released ahead of the club's Peruvian Heritage Night on July 25.
Designed by Whitney D of the Peruvian Sisters, the limited-edition jersey is whi with contrasting red sleeves and a subtle Inca-inspired pattern throughout the fabric.
A special detail is the inclusion of the number 15 on the sleeve, honoring New York Cosmos legend Ramón Mifflin.
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