Just Flip Flops for USA?! Unique Hurley Nike 2018 World Cup Board Shorts Collection Released
Apr 10, 2018, by Chris
Similar to the 2014 World Cup, Nike-owned Hurley released a unique board shorts collection for the 2018 World Cup. The new Hurley 2018 National Team collection includes board shorts for five national teams participating in the 2018 World Cup as well as USA board shorts.
A closer look reveals that Nike and Hurley 'trolled' the US national team by putting flip flops on the picture instead of football boots as the team did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Hurley is a surf lifestyle brand which designs, markets and distributes apparel, footwear and accessories. Founded in 1999 with roots in Huntington Beach, Hurley has been owned by Nike Inc. since 2002.
Hurley 2018 National Team Collection
The new Hurley 2018 national team collection includes board shorts for at six national teams sponsored by Nike - Australia, England, France, Nigeria, Portugal and the USA. The Hurley 2018 national team board shorts boast unique designs, in each case based on Nike products for the teams, e.g. Nigeria's unique World Cup kit & pre-match jersey.
The Nike Hurley 2018 national team boardshorts are based on the Phantom short, Hurley's most well-known board shorts.
Hurley Phantom Board Shorts - Features
- 18" (45.5cm approx.) inside leg for natural range of motion
- Recycled Phantom fabric provides 60% stretch
- EZ fly closure for a secure fit
- Zip pocket for secure storage
- Price: 70 USD (65 GBP, 70 Euro)
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Fortuna Sittard 26-27 Cup Kit Released - Sponsorless 1957 Tribute
Dutch Eredivisie side Fortuna Sittard and technical supplier Robey have officially revealed a special cup kit for the 26-27 campaign. Created in collaboration with design agency 51North, this release marks the very first dedicated cup kit in the club's history. It serves as a direct tribute to predecessor club Fortuna '54, who won the 1957 KNVB Beker with a memorable Bram Appel hat-trick against Feyenoord.
The Robey Fortuna Sittard 26-27 cup shirt faithfully revives the historic look with a white base highlighted by broad horizontal red and blue stripes across the chest, completing the Dutch tricolor. In true vintage fashion, the jersey comes with long sleeves as standard and features a retro polo collar. Club sponsors voluntarily stepped aside to allow a completely clean, sponsorless front, while the Robey branding and club badge are subtly embroidered in tonal white to maintain the authentic aesthetic.
Additional bespoke details round off the historic tribute. A heritage Fortuna '54 tag sits near the bottom hem, and an embroidered depiction of the KNVB Cup sits neatly below the back collar, added with official federation approval. The shirt is worn with matching white shorts and socks, completing a timeless look for Fortuna's cup run.
FIFA ASEAN Cup Features Same Left-Sleeve Kit Badge as in 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
The opening match between Laos and Brunei provided a full reveal of the sleeve patch pairing for the inaugural FIFA-organized Southeast Asian tournament.
Moving away from the previously expected navy blue, the official tournament patches feature a clean white base. Most notably, the "Football Unites the World" sleeve patch on the left arm is the exact same design that made a single, exclusive appearance at the recent World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.
Big thanks to @What The Kit for spotting and making the collage.
Adidas River Plate 1996 Long-Sleeve Remake Kit Leaked
We can leak two images of the long-sleeve remake edition of the upcoming Adidas River Plate 1996 remake home kit, offering another look at the faithful recreation of the iconic design worn during River's 1996 Copa Libertadores triumph. The jersey features the club's traditional white base complemented by the famous red diagonal sash and an all-over tonal pattern of club shields and motifs. Authentic 1990s detailing completes the retro aesthetic, including a striped polo collar, a centered Adidas wordmark, the vintage CARP crest on the chest, a stitched sleeve badge, and classic three-stripe bands wrapped around both sleeves.