New Kit Tech? Nike AeroAdapt Material + Strike Top Revealed
Sep 11, 2019, by Pat
Nike introduced its latest innovation in materials earlier this summer. Dubbed 'Nike AeroAdapt', it has very recently made its full debut in a football item, the AeroAdapt Strike training top.
Apart from that, Nike AeroAdapt is only available for a small range of NikePro products so far. However, as we learned that Nike will discontinue its Vapor kit technology after four years ahead of Euro 2020 and the Olympics, it's possibly that AeroAdapt will be the base of or at least feature as part of the Swoosh's next top-tier kit template.
AeroAdapt features sweat-activated vents that provide ventilation where and when it's needed most. Its moisture-reactive yarns open up when they get in contact with sweat to release body heat and let air in.
Nike AeroAdapt Strike Training Top
Available in two colorways (black and white), the Nike Football AeroAdapt Strike training jacket features the AeroAdapt material in three spots: one on the front, where you'd find the sponsor logo on a club jersey, and two on the back mimicking the name and number placement.
Although this placement indicates a rather gimmicky approach, it would still make sense for an actual shirt as those are spots with a problematic air-flow due to the prints. It's unlikely that the expanding AeroAdapt material could carry a simple heat-transfer print, however.
The Nike AeroAdapt Strike top retails at GBP 90 (EUR 95, USD 100).
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Kylian Mbappé Debuts All-New On Football Boots in EA FC 27
Kylian Mbappé has sent shockwaves through the boot world following his official departure from Nike to join Swiss brand On. Marking the historic switch, the Real Madrid superstar has already been revealed wearing his all-new On football boots in promotional footage and gameplay for EA Sports FC 27. Big thanks to @sdmlinks.
Serving as the cover star for the game, Mbappé gives fans an early preview of On's ambitious entry into football footwear. The in-game renders show off a clean, predominantly white prototype cleat featuring the Swiss brand's signature logo boldly displayed across the upper. The boots are built around On's proprietary LightSpray technology, a seamless and ultra-lightweight manufacturing process developed in tandem with Mbappé and the brand's newly appointed Director of Football, Thierry Henry.
While the commercial retail release of On's debut football boot collection is slated for 2027, the boots will be featured directly in EA Sports FC 27 around launch. On the pitch, the French forward is expected to give the boots their live competitive debut for Real Madrid in the coming weeks of the 26-27 campaign.
Did Kelme Use Stock Design for Indonesia Third Kit?
Indonesia national team third kit from Kelme features a blue inspired by the ocean, subtle floral patterns adorning the front in tribute to Puspa Bangsa (jasmine), Indonesia’s national flower.
However, the design quickly drew scrutiny from Garuda supporters, who discovered that the flower pattern appears virtually identical to a generic stock vector available on Freepik. The revelation has left many fans deeply disappointed, raising questions over the lack of originality in what was expected to be a bespoke creation from Kelme.
FC Famalicão 26-27 Third Kit Released
Portuguese Primeira Liga club FC Famalicão have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 26-27 season. Branded under the club's "100% Famalicão" initiative and carrying the concept "Famalicão, o Centro do Norte" (Famalicão, the Center of the North), the shirt celebrates the city's geographical importance and rich industrial heritage. For the second consecutive season, the special alternative jersey has been produced exclusively in partnership with local textile manufacturers from the Famalicão region.
The Puma FC Famalicão 26-27 third shirt combines a clean light mint-green base with refined metallic gold accents. Inspired by the 1940s Manoel de Oliveira documentary film dedicated to the municipality, the jersey features intricate map-like line patterns that converge on a central compass emblem, representing Famalicão's role as a historic crossroads and hub in northern Portugal. A centered club badge adorned with a golden wreath, a gold bwin front sponsor, and coordinating gold trim along the round collar and sleeve cuffs complete the design.
Matching mint-green shorts and socks with gold details round off the full strip. The new FC Famalicão 26-27 third kit is now available through the club's official stadium store and online shop.
