Blackout Puma 2021 'Eclipse Pack' Boots Released - Only One Real New Boot
Puma today launched their biannual blackout boots collection, called the 'Eclipse Pack'. However, the Puma 'Eclipse Pack' brings us just one real new boot...
Puma 'Eclipse Pack' Boots Pack - Future, King Platinum & Ultra
The Puma 'Eclipse Pack' boots has stealth looks for all of three Puma's 2021 boot silos - the Puma Future Z, Puma King Platinum and Puma Ultra 1.2.
The Puma Ultra and King Platinum are the same as those from last year's Eclipse packs
However, the blackout paint jobs of the Puma Ultra and King Platinum are not new but the same as those from last year's Eclipse packs. The only new thing for the two silos is that the Puma King Platinum is now also available as SG version.
Puma Future 'Eclipse Pack' Boots
Puma King Platinum 'Eclipse Pack' Boots
Puma Ultra 2.1 'Eclipse Pack' Boots
The Puma 'Eclipse Pack' soccer cleats is available since February 4 2021.
Do you like the 'Eclipse Pack' soccer cleats? What do you think of Puma only releasing only one actually new colorway? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
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.
