Next-Gen Nike CTR360 Maestri 4 2014 Boots Leaked? Never Released Because Of Revolutionary Knitted Magista
Apr 13, 2021, by Chris
In early 2014, Nike revolutionized football boots forever with the all-new high-cut knitted Nike Magista Obra football boot. Now pictures of a very interesting Nike CTR Maestri football boots were leaked by boot collector @joshtossell.
The prototypes also look similar to the Nike Tiempo Legend 5 2014 boots
According to @joshtossell, the Nike CTR Maestri boots are an "old Nike CTR sample". They could be prototypes of the next-generation Nike CTR Maestri 4 that were never released because of the Magista. They also look similar to the Nike Tiempo Legend 5 2014 boots, however.
Designed for playmakers, Nike’s CTR360 Maestri was a specialized soccer cleat that filled a void in the market with Kanga-Lite leather, control pods on the strike zone and off-center lacing.
Nike CTR 360 Maestri Prototype Boots
The Nike CTR Maestri prototype boots have an extremely soft upper that looks to be made of real leather, even though it could also be Kanga-Lite 'synthetic leather'.
The cleats have a classic construction, laces and cut. All this looks similar to the Nike Tiempo Legend V soccer boots.
Nike Tiempo Legend V 2014 boots
Design-wise, the prototypes are totally black with an orange insole. The Swoosh is partly visible thanks to some stitching.
Interestingly, the next-generation Nike Tiempo Legend 9 2021 football boots have some elements that remind of the classic Nike CTR silo and the fourth generation in particular.
Were you a fan of the Nike CTR? Would you have liked Nike to release the next-generation Nike CTR360 Maestri IV football boot in 2014? Comment below.
J.League x Pokémon: 60 Clubs, 60 Pokémon
The J.League has announced one of its most creative collaboration yet, teaming up with Pokémon for the 'Pokémon J.League Fest 'EVOLUTION!'' campaign ahead of the 2026-27 season.
All 60 clubs across J1, J2 and J3 have been paired with their own Pokémon, with the campaign following each Pokémon's evolution throughout the season across official artwork, graphics and promotional content.
The collaboration also celebrates 30 years of Pokémon (1996-2026) while building excitement for the new J.League campaign, which kicks off on 7 August.
Fans attending matches will receive one of one million exclusive EVO BAGs, each featuring Pikachu alongside the home club's partner Pokémon.
This isn't the first crossover between the two either. Back in 2014, the J.League and Pokémon launched the Family Join Days campaign, where young supporters received exclusive Pikachu trading cards at stadiums.
If your favorite club could be paired with any Pokémon, which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments below.
Hoffenheim Call Out Twitter Accounts Promoting Fake Kits
German club TSG Hoffenheim has taken a humorous approach to address a growing trend on social media involving the promotion of counterfeit football shirts. The club's official account posted a sarcastic message mimicking the exact language used by accounts that advertise fake kits. The post claimed to have found a really cool site for authentic shirts of top quality and insisted the endorsement was entirely voluntary, before directing users to a link in the replies.
Instead of linking to a counterfeit retailer, Hoffenheim's reply simply provided the URL to their official club shop. The joke directly targets a widespread practice on social media where various football-focused accounts promote unauthorized replica stores. In exchange for posting these scripted advertisements, the account owners typically receive a small number of free fake kits, valued at around 35 Euros, rather than monetary compensation.
1. FC Nürnberg 26-27 Home Kit Leaked - Official Pictures
The first real pictures of the 1. FC Nürnberg 2026-27 home kit have been leaked online by @Bundesleaker. Made by Adidas, the new FC Nürnberg 2026-27 home jersey will be worn in the UPCOMING 2. Bundesliga season.
Iwate Grulla Morioka 26-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
Japan Football League team Iwate Grulla Morioka have unveiled new kit collection for 2026-27 season. The designs are made by famous English brand Umbro.
The four kits share two different templates: The white home kit and pink goalkeeper home kit features 3-D diagonal graphic with gradient effect, whereas the red away kit and yellow goalkeeper away kit use outlined stripes along with black and white details.
What do you think of Iwate Grulla Morioka 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Koper FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Slovenian PrvaLiga runners-up Koper FC have introduced their three new kits for 2026-27 season, partner with Macron for the 7th consecutive season.
The home kit featuring a striking yellow base with liquid-like pattern and blue trims. The same design is applied for the third kit, using black and gold as its colorway.
The away kit, on the other hand, uses a reverse pallete compared to the home kit, adding the city's skyline graphic across the chest.
What do you think of Koper FC 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.