Switches Back to Old Boots After 20 Minutes - Neymar's Problems With the Next-Gen Nike Mercurial 360 Boots
Feb 15, 2018, by Chris
If you watched yesterday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, you surely noticed that Neymar switched boots during the match. Let us find out what were Neymar's problems with the next-generation Nike Mercurial soccer cleats.
Nike spent so much money hyping up these new orange vapor mercurial cleats all week. Neymar slips in them several times, changes out at halftime. Rip. Ronaldo, mbappe and others still reppin
— ♿️ (@ThisIsAimannnn) February 14, 2018
Neymar's Problems With The Sole Plate of The Nike Mercurial Vapor 2018 360 Boots
Neymar's big problem with the next-generation Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 football boots was the sole plate as he slipped several times during the first minutes of the match. So, after around 20 minutes, Neymar decided to revert to the last-gen Nike Mercurial Puro Fenomeno cleats that Nike released some weeks ago. After that, he it seemed that he had no more problems with mud under his sole plate.
Whenever Neymar gets the ball he feels he will get pass 2-3 Real Madrid defenders & score a worldie
— Freaky ~ DRaval (@HODL_till_2140) February 14, 2018
& then eventually slips or gets outnumbered
Hala Madrid
However, it was by no means the first time that Neymar had problems with a new boot and reverted to an old one during a match. The Brazilian superstar has changed boots during a match more often than any other player probably.
All other players wearing the next-generation Nike Mercurial 2018 boots seemed to have no major problems with them.
Do you think there is a general problem with the sole plate of the next-generation Nike Mercurial 2018 boots or do you think it is rather an individual problem of Neymar? Let us know in the comments below.
"Leak Or Not To Leak": Adidas Playfully Teases Juventus Kit Releases
Adidas Football has taken a cheeky and self-aware approach to modern kit culture by leaning directly into the world of shirt leaks. In a teaser shared across social media captioned "LEAK OR NOT TO LEAK, that’s the question", the brand presented a mock confidential desktop interface styled like an internal investigation into unreleased gear.
The desktop graphic features folders and case files centered around upcoming Juventus kits for the 26-27 campaign. Several genuine product codes are highlighted in the mockup, including KC2294 for the Juventus authentic third jersey and KR4646 for the pink away shirt. Surrounding these are playful folder labels such as "PRE-RELEASE LEAKERS" and "PERSONS OF INTEREST", along with mock file thumbnails referencing kit sightings, club mascot leaks, and questions over whether star youngster Kenan Yildiz leaked upcoming jerseys.
Rather than attempting to suppress early kit leaks, Adidas is embracing the surrounding fan culture and online discussion. By turning pre-release anticipation into an interactive campaign, the Three Stripes have found a clever way to generate excitement ahead of the official launches.
Official PSG 26-27 Squad Numbers Confirmed
Paris Saint-Germain have officially confirmed their squad shirt numbers for the 26-27 season following the conclusion of the summer transfer window. The French champions revealed the updated roster graphic displaying the club's official numbering across their classic Hechter-inspired home kit and goalkeeper jerseys. This graphic was created by @gollofootball and was officially used and posted by PSG.
The list highlights several new arrivals and notable number assignments across the squad. New signing Ferran Torres takes the number 9 shirt, while fellow additions Maghnes Akliouche, Lucas Digne, and Mika Godts take numbers 11, 12, and 22, respectively. Key figures retain their established shirts, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the number 7 and Ousmane Dembélé wearing number 10, alongside core regulars such as Marquinhos (5), Achraf Hakimi (2), and Vitinha (17).
Between the posts, Lucas Chevalier wears number 30 alongside Alessandro Longoni (16) and Matvey Safonov (39). Midfielder João Neves retains his distinctive number 87, while Warren Zaïre-Emery continues with number 33 for the upcoming campaign.
Muangthong United 26-27 Away Kit Released
Thai club Muangthong United have revealed their new away kit for the 26-27 campaign, crafted once again by local brand EGO Sport.
The Muangthong United 2026-27 away jersey introduces an ultra-clean, classic look. Built on an off-white base, the shirt features bright red accents on the polo-style collar and sleeve cuffs. All logos, including the club crest on the left chest, EGO branding, and long-time main sponsor Yamaha across the front, appear in monochromatic red.
Sleeve sponsors such as AirAsia and LEO round out the design, maintaining the red-and-white aesthetic throughout the entire kit.
Nike Sabrina 4 Outsole Sparks Comparisons to Ezeta Logo
Nike has unveiled the latest colorway of Sabrina Ionescu's signature basketball shoe, the Nike Sabrina 4 "The Switch". While the sneaker stands out with its vibrant blend of desert pink and lemon venom tones, a detailed look at the outsole has caught the attention of the football kit community for an unexpected reason.
The shoe's traction pattern features an intricate array of small, angled rubber lugs designed to deliver multi-directional court grip. However, numerous fans and followers noticed that the shape of these individual traction nubs looks remarkably similar to the geometric emblem of Italian sportswear brand Ezeta, prompting many to message the label's founders about the resemblance.
While the outsole pattern is undoubtedly Nike's performance-oriented traction engineered around Sabrina's signature identity, the visual likeness to Ezeta's mark is striking. Do you think this is purely a coincidence, or a curious case of parallel design?
Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Sam Kerr Signature Boots Leaked - New Images
We have new images of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Sam Kerr signature soccer cleats, thanks to shoptcrampson.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Sam Kerr Signature Boots Leaked
