Mercurial Superfly Leak Confirmed - Anthracite / Opti Yellow Nike Mercurial FlyLite SuperLock 2019 Shin Guards Leaked
Some days ago, we leaked the first Nike Mercurial Superfly 360 soccer cleats of 2019. Now we have received images of the respective colorway for the innovative Nike Mercurial FlyLite SuperLock shin guards, set to be released together with the Dark grey and Opti Yellow boots in February 2019.
Nike Mercurial FlyLite SuperLock Shin Guards - Anthracite / Opti Yellow / Black
This is the first 2019 paint job of the Nike Mercurial FlyLite SuperLock shin guards.
Featuring the same colors as the first Nike Mercurial 360 soccer cleat of 2019, the Nike Mercurial FlyLite SuperLock Shin Guards are Anthracite and Opti Yellow. They come with the Mercurial and SuperLock logos.
Tech-wise, the first 2019 colorway for the Nike Mercurial FlyLite SuperLock Shin Guards is the same as the second-gen Nike Mercurial FlyLite SuperLock Shin Guards released ahead of the 2018 World Cup. The Nike Mercurial FlyLite SuperLock Shin Guards come with all-new SuperLock layers for increased security, foam-free columns for more breathability and flexible shells.
Nike Mercurial FlyLite SuperLock - Features
- Foam-free columns enhance breathability and disperse impact
- SuperLock layers sock fibers into guard shells for security
- Tapering at shell edges creates a sensation of disappearing into the leg
- Flexible shells mold to the curvature of your legs for a natural silhouette
- Colorway: Anthracite / Opti Yellow / Black
- Price: 50 Euro (50 USD, 45 GBP)
- Release Date: February 2019
The Anthracite / Opti Yellow / Black Nike Mercurial FlyLite SuperLock 2019 Shin Guards will hit stores in February 2019 for around 50 USD.
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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
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In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
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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.
