Nike Has Messed Up With Its Collars
Mar 25, 2024, by Chris
- Modernized Polo Collar: Nike's modernized polo collar on several national team kits, including Brazil and England, is ill-fitting and uncomfortable for players, requiring constant adjustment and appearing too loose.
- Offset V-Collar: The offset v-collar, intended to show a reverse swoosh, disrupts the symmetry of kits, particularly on the tricolor design of the France kit.
- Square Collar: The revolutionary square collar of the Nigeria 2024 home kit looks unusual, and the team did not wear it in their first match, raising questions about its functionality.
The Nike 2024 national team kits feature some extraordinary collars. They are unique, but they are apparently not working perfectly.
Modernized Nike Polo Collar Fits Badly
Several of Nike's biggest teams, including Brazil and England, received the same modernized Polo collar for their kits.
The match between England and Brazil showed that the collar does not work as intended. Several Brazilian and English players had to pull up the collar because they were apparently uncomfortable, making it look like a turtleneck.
Bellingham also fiddled with the collar. Also, the whole collar construction seems far too loose, causing the collar to swing around.
Offset Nike V-Collar - Intended to Show Reverse Swoosh, But Destroys Symmetry of Kits
Another unique collar is a variant of the classic v-collar, seen on kits like the France 2024 home shirt and the Netherlands 2024 away kit.
Rumors say that the offset v-collar intends to show a reverse swoosh, even though this would not be allowed officially.
The collar, however, does not work in reality, especially on the tricolor version of the France kit. As South American kit experts La Casaca rightly noted, it makes everything look offset.
Square Collar - Nigeria Wears Old Kit in First Match After Launch
The most revolutionary collar is the boxed/square collar of the Nigeria 2024 home kit. Images of players wearing the kit look a bit like photoshopped ones, even though they, of course, are not.
However, Nigeria did not wear the new kit in its first match after its launch. It remains to be seen if it works as smoothly as a round collar when we see the new Nigeria kit on the pitch at any time.
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Meanwhile, the half-and-half round collar Nike uses for kits like the USA 2024 home kit is excellent in terms of design and functionality
Will Nike provide England and Brazil with better, fixed collars?
Will Nike change the uncomfortable polo collar for Brazil, England, and others? Let us know in the comments below.
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.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' Releasing Next Week
Nike is set to officially bring back one of its most famous crossover designs, the Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial", releasing on September 19, 2026. First introduced in 2013 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant's lifelong passion for football, the sneaker drew direct inspiration from the vibrant 2013 Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Thirteen years after its original debut, the model returns under the modernized Protro banner, uniting basketball performance with iconic football heritage. Big thanks to House of Heat.
The shoe faithfully recreates the beloved colorway, featuring a bold gradient across the engineered mesh upper in Red Plum, Pink Flash, and Electric Green. Signature football details define the look, including the oversized forefoot Swoosh that mimics Mercurial boot branding, massive block-letter "NIKE" lettering across the medial flank, and a translucent neon green outsole. Modern Protro upgrades have been implemented beneath the surface to provide improved cushioning and traction.
