Just Flip Flops for USA?! Unique Hurley Nike 2018 World Cup Board Shorts Collection Released
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)
Do you look like the Hurley 2018 World Cup board shorts? Which is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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