Exclusive: Puma to Release Portugal Lifestyle Kit Inspired by Nike 1997 Shirt
, by Phan Tich Giay
- Puma's Upcoming Release: Puma is set to launch a special Portugal lifestyle shirt, marking their exclusive release of this product.
- Inspiration from Nike's 1997 Kit: The new Puma kit draws direct inspiration from the iconic 1997 Portugal home kit, originally manufactured by Nike, reinterpreting its late-1990s aesthetic for a modern off-pitch release.
- Historical Significance of 1997 Kit: The 1997 home kit was Nike's first for the Portuguese Football Federation, starting a 28-year partnership, and was famously worn by stars of Portugal's "Golden Generation" like Luís Figo and Rui Costa.
Footy Headlines can exclusively leak that Puma is set to launch a special Portugal lifestyle shirt, drawing direct inspiration from the iconic 1997 home kit originally made by Nike.
Portugal 2027 Lifestyle Shirt
Check out the 1997 Portugal home jersey that inspires Puma's upcoming release below.
The upcoming Puma Portugal lifestyle shirt will pay tribute to one of the most recognizable shirts in Portuguese football history.
The 1997 home kit holds immense historical weight, as it was the very first kit manufactured by Nike for the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), launching a memorable 28-year partnership that concluded when Puma took over the contract in 2025.
Famously worn by stars of Portugal's "Golden Generation" such as Luís Figo and Rui Costa, the original 1997 kit is renowned for its rich garnet-red base, bold green polo collar and flank panels, and vibrant yellow piping running across the sleeves and torso.
Puma will capture this nostalgic late-1990s visual identity, reinterpreting the aesthetic for a modern, off-pitch lifestyle release.
The special Puma Portugal lifestyle jersey is expected to be officially released in early 2027.
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