Van Dijk's Made In Italy Nike Tiempo Got Dirty Very Fast - Here Is Why
Oct 6, 2022, by Chris
On Monday, Nike released the classy Made in Italy Nike Tiempo Legend football boots. The cleats were debuted by Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk and Jordan Henderson on Tuesday. The boots already looked very dirty towards the end of "their" first match - let us find out why.
Non-Dyed - Nike Tiempo Legend Made in Italy Feature Natural Alegria leather Color
Like Pirlo's Nike Tiempo cleats from 2006, the Nike Tiempo Legend 2022 special-edition football boots are made from premium Alegria leather. Nike decided to not dye the boots - they feature a natural light grey color of Alegria leather.
It remains to be seen if the boots can be perfectly cleaned
However, because Nike did not dye the cleats, they began looking dirty very fast. When Jordan Henderson was subbed off in the 70th minute, the upper looked dark grey in touch areas.
What is also very interesting is that we can see which parts are made of Alegria leather and which are made of synthetic materials thanks to the dirt. Alegria leather is used for the touch parts only - the heel area is made from synthetic leather, and did not get dirty.
Of course, the not-dyed upper did not influence the performance of the Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Made in Italy boots. It remains to be seen if Van Dijk and Jordan Henderson will manage to completely clean their boots for the next match.
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The same happened with the boots of Jordan Henderson.
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Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR Collection Leaked
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
Black & Gold Liverpool 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
Completing the design are solid black sleeves and a crossover V-neck collar detailed with a gold inner trim. Tailored as a high-fashion crossover rather than a competitive match kit, this special-edition pre-match and lifestyle shirt will be available in the 26-27 season.
