Unique 'Strapless' Nike x Off-White Goalkeeper Gloves Revealed
one month ago, Nike and Off-White launched the first-ever soccer cleat designed by Virgil Abloh. Now the man behind Off-White showed off the first-ever goalkeeper glove created in collaboration between Off-White and Nike.
The gloves were firstly shipped to England goalkeepers Joe Hart and Jordan Pickford. It is not known yet if Joe Hart will wear the gloves as he never has been spotted using them in training / matches so far.
Nike x Off-White Mercurial Touch Keeper Gloves - White / Black / Orange
These are the Nike Goalkeeper Mercurial Touch gloves created by Off-White for Joe Hart and Jordan Pickford.
White, black and orange with Off-White's typical design elements, the Nike x Off-White Vapor Touch goalkeeper gloves come with a X on the inner side and a black Swoosh + the lettering "Logo" on the punch area.
In additions to the printed brandings and elements, the gloves feature handwritten elements to mark them as Hart's / Pickford's keeper gloves.
The white, black and orange Mercurial Touch gloves colorway on which the edition is based is likely the World Cup edition of the gloves that has been never seen before.
If we look at the tech, the Off-White x Nike keeper gloves are the same as regular paint jobs of the Nike Mercurial Touch gloves. The Nike Goalkeeper Mercurial Touch comes without a traditional wrap system and is the first-ever Nike goalkeeper glove to feature Nike ACC foam for shot absorption and enhanced grip in all conditions.
Nike Goalkeeper Mercurial Touch - Features
- Designed for fit, touch and natural motion
- ACC technology optimizes control in both wet and dry conditions
- Perforated foam mesh provides for enhanced fit
- Reverse-stitching on gusset creates a one-to-one feel
It is not known yet if the Nike x Off-White Mercurial Touch keeper gloves will be available to buy.
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FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
