The Air Max Shoe Inspiration Behind Every Nike 20-21 Third Kit (Except Liverpool)
Apr 16, 2020, by Chris
In January 2020, we leaked that the Nike 2020-21 third kits will be inspired by iconic Nike Air Max sneakers - one shoe for each club. Today, after we have been able to leak every kit except Liverpool, we want to share what is the Air Max inspiration of each jersey (except Liverpool FC again). Sometimes it is easy, sometimes it is more difficult to see the links between the shoe and the kit.
Last season's (2019-2020) Nike third kits has 1990s-inspired designs which proofed to be very popular among fans and kit enthusiasts as well.
Chelsea
The Nike Chelsea 20-21 third kit is inspired by the Nike Air Max 180 - the red-and-blue colorway is a nod to a classic colorway. Nike will also release a Chelsea pre-match jersey with a pattern inspired by the sneaker's logo.
Liverpool
Liverpool's 2020-2021 third kit will be black with a checkers designs. Unfortunately it's now known which Air Max will inspire this one (yet).
Tottenham Hotspur
The Tottenham Hotspur 2020-21 third kit is inspired by the Air Max 95 - it comes with a subtle gradient design. Nike will also release a Spurs fourth kit of which the design is more or less directly taken from the Air Max 95.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico's 20-21 third kit is inspired by the Nike Air Max 2.
FC Barcelona
The pink Barcelona 20-21 third kit draws inspiration from the Nike Air Max 98 Tidal Wave.
Inter
The Internazionale 2020-2021 third jersey takes its design from the Italy-exclusive Air Max 97 Silver Bullet.
Roma
AS Roma's 20-21 third kit is inspired by the classic Air Max 'Safari' - it is black and orange with a white / black Safari design on both sides.
PSG
The PSG 20-21 third jersey is inspired by the Air Jordan 11 "Red Velvet".
Galatasaray
The Galatasaray 20-21 third kit is inspired by the Nike Air Max Tn "Ultra Tiger" with its trademark red-to-yellow gradient design.
RB Leipzig
Nike's new team to get a third kit is RB Leipzig, whose 2020-2021 third shirt is roughly inspired by the Air Max 98. In fact, there's a 'white / deep royal blue / total orange' colorway that's similar to Leipzig's 3rd jersey.
Which is your favorite Nike 2020-21 third kit? What do you think about Nike looking back to its iconic Air Max sneakers for the 20-21 third kits? Comment below, and check out the Kit Overview for all leaks.
FC Barcelona 27-28 Home Kit Leaked - 2 Real Images
Footy Headlines can leak two real images of the new Barcelona 27-28 home kit. However, these still appear to be products created based on a previous concept. They have an accuracy of about 80% and will differ slightly from the final version.
Deportivo Cali 1965 First Title Commemorative Kits Released
Colombian club Deportivo Cali and their technical sponsor Hillside have launched a special-edition capsule celebrating the club's historic first league championship won in 1965. The release consists of two retro-inspired jerseys — one in green and another in white — that pay tribute to the monumental title won over six decades ago.
Both shirts embrace a classic mid-60s aesthetic, anchored by an open polo-style collar. The green shirt features a contrasting white collar and cuffs, complemented by a tonal sublimated pattern of stripes, pennants, and historic club insignia across the fabric. In turn, the white version offers a clean, elegant look highlighted by rich emerald green trim. On the collar ribbing, knit detailing spells out "19 CAMPEÓN 65" in tribute to the landmark campaign.
Each jersey is adorned with a vintage Deportivo Cali crest topped by a single embroidered golden star representing that maiden triumph. Additional commemorative touches include a retro script Hillside graphic at the lower back and a stitched authentic crest patch near the hem displaying "Cali - Un Amor para toda la Vida 1912". The limited-edition pieces are delivered in custom collector's packaging alongside a certificate of authenticity.
BG Pathum United 26-27 20th Anniversary Kit Released
Thai League side BG Pathum United have officially released a special 20th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Nike and launched under the club's "Side by Side" campaign, the commemorative shirt celebrates two decades since the team was originally founded in 2006 as Bangkok Glass FC, reviving the historic green color from the club's early years.
The Nike BGPU 26-27 20th anniversary shirt combines a vibrant green base with contrasting black accents on the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, flanked by white side panels. It features clean monochrome white applications throughout, including the club crest, the Nike Swoosh, and the front sponsor. Two variations of the jersey are available: the domestic Thai League version featuring Leo branding on the chest, and an AFC Champions League Two version with Singha Corporation and a Thai flag detail on the sleeve.
White shorts and white socks complete the throwback look. The BG Pathum United 26-27 20th anniversary kit is now on sale through the club's official online shop and at the BGPU Mega Store, priced at 999 THB for the standalone jersey. The club has also made a limited "Side by Side" collector's boxset available for 2,000 THB, containing two shirts, two commemorative scarves, and a sticker sheet.
