Failed Quality Control: Swoosh Comes Off Nike Cristiano Ronaldo Boots
Apr 21, 2024, by Phan Tich Giay
- Nike Quality Issue: The Nike Swoosh logo is peeling off of the Mercurial Dream Speed 8 football boots, including those worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Garnacho, among others.
- Cause of Issue: The Swoosh is likely peeling off due to a combination of poor heat application by Nike and the intensity of game play, specifically contact with the ball around the logo area.
- Wider Brand Issues: This Nike quality control issue follows a recent issue where Adidas Predator 24 boots have had sole plate breakages, suggesting a wider trend of quality problems in football boots.
Update: The Swoosh on Cristiano Ronaldo's Nike Mercurial football boots has completely come off, leaving the impression that CR7 is playing in brand-less boots. The area where the Swoosh was placed is still subtly visible. The Swoosh on Bruno Fernandes' boots has also completely come off.
Update: After Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho is now also facing the problem with the Swoosh peeling off his Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 8 boots. Thanks to Vietnamese football boots expert Phân Tích Giày (who is also the author of this post) for the spot.
The Swoosh on the Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 8 football boots is badly heat-applied to the boots - as noted by German boots expert David Rau, it could come off when players heat their boots ahead of games for a better fit.
12 March 2024: During the recent match between Manchester United and Everton, Bruno's Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 8 boots had a Swoosh logo that was almost completely peeled off. This raises questions about the quality of Nike's product finishing.
The Swoosh is Peeling Off on Mercurial Dream Speed 8 Shoes
Bruno's Nike MDS 008 boot has a peeling Swoosh logo on both sides of the shoe. The inner side is completely peeled off, while the outer side only has a little bit left.
The peeling of the Swoosh is likely to be caused by the intensity of the game and frequent contact with the ball in the area of the Swoosh.
Not only Bruno Fernandes, but Leroy Sane also had the same problem with the Swoosh peeling off, but to a lesser extent.
This makes us skeptical about the product quality of the Nike MDS 008 shoes.
In the latest updated pictures of Valverde and Mbappe, the Dream Speed 8 shoes of these two players are normal, with no signs of defects.
Recently, Adidas also had problems with the Predator 24 boots due to the sole plate breaking.
Do you experience peeling Swoosh on Nike Dream Speed 8 shoes? Let us know in the comments below.
Various Argentine Clubs To Switch Kit Supplier
Following latest reports from Argentine kit expert Marca de Gol, various Argentine clubs are expected to change kit supplier for the upcoming 2027 season.
Notably, four top flight sides could already be on their way to partner with local brand Atomik: Vélez Sársfield, Atlético Talleres, Gimnasia La Plata and Atlético Tucumán. On the other hand, Italian brand Givova are seemingly losing two teams - Gimnasia as mentioned above and Atlético Unión to Fiume Sports.
Which of these supplier change do you look forward the most? Let us know in the comments.
Puma Kit Durability Questioned Again as Julian Ryerson Suffers Ripped Shorts
Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson suffered an unusual kit malfunction during BVB's 1-0 Bundesliga victory against VfB Stuttgart. Midway through the second half, the Norwegian international engaged in a physical duel with Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling. As Leweling fell to the turf, he grabbed hold of Ryerson's shorts, completely tearing the outer seam apart and leaving the fabric hanging loose.
Ryerson initially attempted to carry on playing by knotting the shredded material at his hip. After repeatedly signaling toward the bench that the damaged kit could not hold up, he eventually made his way to the sideline. Second-choice goalkeeper Alexander Meyer rushed over to hand him a fresh pair, resulting in a brief moment where Ryerson was left in his base-layer yellow undershorts before donning the replacement gear and re-entering the pitch.
The incident has brought Puma's kit durability back under scrutiny. The German brand constructs its authentic elite kits using lightweight Ultraweave performance fabric, prioritizing minimal weight and high breathability. However, the delicate material has repeatedly faced criticism among supporters after tearing in high-intensity tussles, with Ryerson's mishap marking another visible tear on the Bundesliga stage this 26-27 season.
Monterrey Debuts Special Coca-Cola 100th Anniversary Kit Font
CF Monterrey sported a special commemorative nameset on their 26-27 Puma home kit during their Liga MX match against Cruz Azul at Estadio BBVA. The bespoke squad numbers and lettering were created in collaboration with longtime club partner Coca-Cola to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary in Mexico (1926-2026).
The font features an eye-catching textured look inspired by traditional Mexican artisan beadwork. Rendered in a bold red base adorned with intricate white, green, and red jewel-like accents reflecting the national flag, each number also integrates a subtle Rayados crest at the base. Positioned neatly above the numbers is the official red Coca-Cola 100 México anniversary script and lockup.
Alongside its on-pitch appearance with the first team, the commemorative nameset was released as an exclusive collector's edition. Only 100 supporters were given the opportunity to customize their 26-27 home shirt with the special font directly at the official Estadio BBVA club store.
Match-Worn Harry Kane Bayern Munich Kit Cut Up for Rare Topps Cards
Trading card manufacturer Topps has revealed a set of four ultra-rare trading cards created by cutting up a match-worn Harry Kane Bayern Munich jersey. Released as part of the 2025-26 Topps Museum Collection UEFA Club Competitions series, the cards take the striker's match-worn nameplate and divide it into four individual one-of-one collectibles.
Each card in the Museum Nameplate Relics subset houses a single letter from Kane's surname: "K", "A", "N", and "E". Embedded in a dedicated display window alongside a photo of Kane in Bayern colors, the fabric swatches highlight the cream-colored knit and deep red lettering from a Bayern kit, marked with official "Match-Worn Memorabilia" certification and UEFA Champions League branding.
While relic cards featuring match-worn gear have been popular in the hobby for years, deconstructing entire match-worn shirts to create cards regularly divides opinions among kit collectors who would rather see historic shirts preserved intact.
For high-end card enthusiasts, however, piecing together all four separate 1/1 cards to rebuild the complete nameplate is set to be one of the rarest pursuits in the collection.
FC Augsburg 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
FC Augsburg debuted their new 26-27 third kit on the pitch during their Bundesliga away match against Werder Bremen. Officially unveiled just days prior by the club and Japanese sportswear brand Mizuno under the name "No. 03 / Unser Drittes", the strip served as the final regular kit release across the entire Bundesliga for the season.
On the pitch, Augsburg completed the look with maroon shorts and matching socks for a streamlined appearance. Subtle detailing finishes off the jersey, including the club's founding year 1907 applied inside the neck and classic FC Augsburg lettering across the upper back.
AJ Auxerre 26-27 Third Kit Released
French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre and technical partner Macron have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 season. The new release completes Auxerre's set of match wear for the campaign, following the earlier launches of their retro-inspired home kit and black away strip.
The Macron Auxerre 2026-27 third jersey is predominantly blue and centers around a broad vertical navy stripe running down the middle, framed by two thin white boundary lines. In a centrally aligned setup, both the white Macron Hero and the AJ Auxerre crest are applied in silicone on the navy chest panel. A navy crew neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs feature contrasting white tipping, while "AJ AUXERRE" is embroidered in white on the upper back neck.
Matching blue shorts featuring navy and white edge striping and blue socks with a navy band topped by white trim round off the look.