UPDATE: Colorway Leaked | Next-Gen Nike Mercurial to Be Launched in Summer 2019
Dec 20, 2018, by Pat
This may come as a big surprise, but we've obtained information that Nike will launch the next generation of the Mercurial in Summer 2019. The current-gen Nike Mercurial Summer 6 and Vapor 12 were debuted in February 2018.
Colorway
The next-gen Nike Mercurial boots will be launched in a vibrant 'Blue Hero' colorway, with white outlined Swooshes and 'Obsidian' details.
Superfly and Vapor will continue to co-exist
Nike will continue to offer high and low-cut versions of the Mercurial, with both Mercurial Summer 7 and Mercurial Vapor 13 confirmed to drop at the same time.
When exactly will the Superfly 7 be released?
The Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 cleats are set to drop in July / August 2019, as part of Nike's first collection of the 2019-20 season. We might see the boots get debuted at the 2019 Copa America.
This means that the leaked 'Armory Blue' colorway will be the last of the Mercurial Superfly 6 gen.
Will Nike switch to yearly generational updates?
Whereas Adidas is dropping new generations for its silos every 12 months - although in some cases they barely change a thing, and Puma has gone to the extreme of updating its boots every six months - Nike has kept its generational updates firmly set two the classic two-year cycle.
However, we might now see Nike adopt a release model more similar to Adidas or Puma, with new generations being released (almost) every year. At the moment, though, it's too early to tell and we'll have to wait and see what will happen with the Phantom Vision, which was first released in Summer 2018, but will not see a generational update introduced next summer. Also worth noting, the new gen of Nike Tiempo will also debut in 2019, exactly two years after the current one.
What to expect of the next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 and Vapor 13?
Unfortunately, at the moment no pictures of the Mercurial Superfly 7 and Vapor 13 have been leaked, not even a tech description is available at the moment. Neither have we seen them tested on-pitch by Nike athletes (yet).
Anyway, it's safe to assume that the boots will continue the approach of the current generation and offer a lightweight speed option made of Flyknit. Superfly and Vapor will likely again be almost identical apart from the collar.
Would you like to see Nike release new generations more regularly? What are you hoping to see changed from the current to next generation of the Nike Mercurial? Comment below.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR Collection Leaked
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
Black & Gold Liverpool 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
Completing the design are solid black sleeves and a crossover V-neck collar detailed with a gold inner trim. Tailored as a high-fashion crossover rather than a competitive match kit, this special-edition pre-match and lifestyle shirt will be available in the 26-27 season.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.