Adidas Japan 2022 Special-Edition Kit & Collection Released
Oct 21, 2022, by Pat
The Japan national team and Adidas have just launched a unique collection in collaboration with clothing designer Nigo of the brand Human Made.
Inspired by cherry blossoms and Japanese sweets, the Adidas x Nigo x Japan collection features a unique pink-and-green color scheme. Specifically, the colorway draws from the traditional Sakuramochi confection, which consists of a pink rice cake with a red bean paste center and wrapped in a cherry blossom leaf.
The centerpiece of the collection is the football shirt, which retails at 17,600 Yen (120 Euros).
Japan 2022 Special-Edition Kit
This picture shows the unique Adidas x Nigo Japan 2022 special-edition soccer shirt.
Based on the same template as the Japan 2022 World Cup kit, the Adidas Japan 2022 special jersey is cherry pink with green accents in the form of the sleeves and collar. The official colorway of the Adidas x Nigo Japan 2022 special-edition jersey is "Wonder Mauve / Crew Green".
A handwritten sign-off is placed on the inner collar of the new Japan 2022 special-edition shirt while a cherry blossom icon sits on the outside.
"Wonder Mauve" shorts and white socks complete the kit.
The Adidas x Nigo Japan collection includes a few off-pitch items as well: a tracksuit, t-shirt and shorts, two hats and a gym sack. Prices range from 1,870 Yen (13 Euros) for the gym sack to 9,350 Yen (65 Euros) for the track jacket.
Japan 2022 Special-Edition Collection
The Adidas Japan 2022 special-edition collection is available to pre-order on adidas.jp.
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Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Third Kit Font Leaked
Following the leak of FC Barcelona's 26-27 third kit, kit expert @memorabilia1899 has provided a first look at the custom typeface that will feature on the back of the jersey. The bespoke font design continues Nike's trend of pairing unique typography with its high-profile club kit releases for the season.
The typography features a sharp, geometric design with clean blocky angles for the player numbers, rendered in dark navy blue and bordered by a bright red outline. The player name is printed in arched, bold sans-serif lettering using the same color scheme, perfectly matching the teal body and red trim of the shirt.
This custom typeface will be worn on Barcelona's 26-27 third kit during cup fixtures and selected league games where customized fonts are permitted. The contrasting red outline gives the player names and numbers clear visibility against the light teal graphic backdrop.