Customizable Next-Gen Nike Mercurial 2021 Boots Released
Jan 22, 2021, by Chris
The totally new Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 & Vapor 14 soccer cleats are already available to customize using Nike By You, Nike's customization service.
Revealed on 19 January 2021, the Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 & Vapor 14 soccer cleats introduce a modern design with various new features. The 'Dragonfly' launch edition will be available from January 25 2021 from Nike.com.
Custom Nike Mercurial 2021 Nike By You Soccer Cleats
For the next-gen Nike Mercurial 2021 football boots, it is not only possible to select one upper color but you are able to give the underlay elements different colors than the upper - this allows for some great-looking designs.
You can also add a custom text or a flag instead of the Swoosh on the instep.
What is not possible is to make a gradient design or to upload a custom graphic to feature on the cleats.
Similar to other Nike custom boots ,it's possible to select from three different plate options for the next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 & Vapor 14 boots, FG (Firm Ground surfaces), SG-Pro Anti-Clog (for wet conditions) and AG (Artificial Grass). The Anti-Clog version costs you 10 GBP extra.
Nike Mercurial By You - Customization Features
LAYER ON THE CREATIVITY
Every layer of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Elite By You was built to enhance your game, bringing together the essential components for speed, optimal touch and dependable traction. Highlight the technological mastery of your boots and your moves with a new design console that gives you even more control over your look on the pitch.
Radical Looks
5 components offer high-energy and traditional colour choices, so you can express your creative side. Plus, add a clear or black translucent skin for durability and a textured finish that offers precise ball control.
Professional Details
With multiple Swoosh options, silver and gold chrome accents and 3 traction choices, you can look like the pros in your own custom design.
Personal Messaging
Add your own words in place of the Flyknit logo on the tongue or rep your national squad with a flag option. Make a statement on the medial side of the upper with up 6 characters in a big, bold font.
Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII Elite - Features
- Flyknit construction covers your foot in stretchy yarns for a lightweight, sock-like fit
- The forefoot plate features a Nike Aerotrak zone with grooves for explosive acceleration
- Chevron studs provide superior traction with every step
- NikeGrip technology on the insole helps prevent your foot from sliding inside your boot
- All Conditions Control (ACC) finish is designed for reliable touch in wet and dry weather
- Price: USD 300 (EUR 290, GBP 250)
The next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 'By You' soccer boots retail at a price of 250 GBP, while the Vapor version is available for 230 GBP.
Do you like that Nike is already offering the next-generation Mercurial for customization before the official launch? What's your favorite Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 'By You' Boot featured here? Drop us a line below.
Tottenham Announces Sportsbet.io Partnership
Tottenham Hotspur has officially announced a new three-year partnership with online sportsbook and casino operator Sportsbet.io. Under the agreement, the digital-first platform becomes the club's Official North America and Africa Betting Partner as Spurs continue to build out their regional commercial network.
The collaboration will center on digital content and fan engagement initiatives tailored to supporters across North America and Africa. Both parties confirmed the partnership will operate in full compliance with relevant local regulations and football's Code of Conduct for Gambling Related Agreements, with emphasis placed on player protection, social responsibility, reinvestment, and integrity.
Founded in 2016 as part of the Yolo Group, Sportsbet.io brings considerable experience in football sponsorship, having previously partnered with clubs like Southampton, Watford, and Hull City. For Tottenham, the move aligns with recent commercial efforts to target specific international territories following a similar regional betting agreement in Asia.
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Nike is set to introduce commercially available long-sleeve kits for Beşiktaş starting from the 27-28 season. Following the club's major switch from Adidas after 17 years, supporters will finally have direct access to official long-sleeve match jerseys at retail. Big thanks to @ertansuzgun & @Formaholic.
The timing aligns with significant milestone celebrations in Istanbul, as Nike is also planning a special 125th-anniversary collection for Beşiktaş during the 27-28 campaign to mark the club's foundation in 1903. Rather than relying on base layers and compression undershirts, players and fans alike will see dedicated long-sleeve designs included in the lineup.
The development forms part of Nike's wider strategy to bring back commercial long-sleeve authentic shirts across its elite roster from 27-28 onwards. By expanding long-sleeve availability to Beşiktaş, Nike closes the gap on rivals like Adidas and provides the Black Eagles with full top-tier treatment under their new partnership.
Melbourne City 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
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The Melbourne City 26-27 home shirt stays true to tradition, centered around the iconic City Blue base. Drawing inspiration directly from the club badge, red and yellow trim accents decorate the collar and sleeve cuffs. Meanwhile, the away kit leans into nocturnal Melbourne fashion, pairing a deep plum jersey with an abstract zig-zag graphic and vibrant shimmer pink branding across all sponsor prints and the club crest.
Rounding out the lineup is the 26-27 third kit, which pays homage to the club's origins as Melbourne Heart. The shirt combines a crisp off-white base with red accents and incorporates a subtle heartbeat graphic emerging across the chest from behind the crest. A heart motif inside the collar completes the tribute. The new collection is available through Melbourne City's online store and Puma Australia.
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Italian Serie D club AC Mestre has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 26-27 campaign, manufactured once again by Japanese sportswear brand Mizuno. The new drop follows the earlier presentations of the club's home and away shirts, completing their kit lineup for the new season.
The Mizuno AC Mestre 26-27 third shirt introduces a sleek and stealthy design, dominated by a black base accented by vibrant orange details. Bright orange trim lines the V-neck collar and broad sleeve cuffs, while both the Mizuno Runbird logo and the AC Mestre crest are rendered in matching monochrome orange. A subtle jacquard pattern is also incorporated across the front fabric, adding depth to the understated look.
Black shorts and socks with orange detailing complete the full AC Mestre 26-27 third uniform.
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The teaser reveals the collaborative Arsenal SPZL F.C. insignia, presenting the club's heritage cannon emblem and "AFC" cannonballs in red set above a red-bordered box housing the Trefoil and "adidas SPEZIAL F.C." branding in gold. Following the blueprint established by previous SPZL F.C. club projects, the range will lean heavily into retro football culture, archival tailoring, and casual terrace style.
The upcoming Arsenal SPZL F.C. range will include bespoke footwear and lifestyle apparel, slated for release through ArsenalDirect, adidas, and select Spezial retailers.
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The centerpiece of the range is a retro shirt dominated by Colo-Colo's traditional white, accented by subtle tonal shadow stripes running vertically down the body. It features oversized three stripes sweeping over the shoulders in bold black and red, paired with a chunky ribbed V-neck collar. Staying true to the era, the classic Adidas wordmark and Trefoil are placed centrally on the chest just above the iconic club crest.
Complementing the jersey, the wider lifestyle capsule includes a color-blocked track jacket, matching track pants, a graphic t-shirt, and a relaxed crewneck sweatshirt. The entire collection maintains the club's sharp black, white, and red palette, combining vintage paneling with modern streetwear silhouettes. The Adidas Colo-Colo EQT collection is slated for release in the coming weeks.