Nike to Release Academy Pack Hypervenom Phinish
Sep 22, 2015, by Pat
When Nike announced it would re-release the incredibly popular Academy Pack, and even include an all-new blackout Nike Hypervenom Phantom II, people were going crazy.
Update: The blackout Nike Hypervenom Phinish boots are now available to pre-order at various outlets and will come to nike.com as well on September 30.
Some folks, however, were wondering about whether the Nike Hypervenom Phinish would also get the blackout treatment alongside the upper-tier Nike Hypervenom Phantom II. And albeit it's obvious today that no blackout Nike Hypervenom Phinish is available to purchase anywhere, the answer isn't quite as easy as a straight no.
Nike Academy Pack Hypervenom Phinish
This is the blackout Nike Hypervenom Phinish cleat, visible on a Nike Academy Pack promo shot.
Contrary to their unavailability in stores, the Nike Hypervenom Phinish Academy Pack cleats appear on Nike's official promotional material for the second Nike Academy Pack, indicating that it was in fact planned to be a part of the September 2015 Nike Academy Pack.
As pointed out by some people, the Nike Hypervenom Phinish cleats visible on the two promotional pictures are in fact just photoshopped Nike Hypervenom Phantom II cleats, clearly visible if one takes a closer look at the lighting on the two shoes.
The fact that many professionals, such as Wayne Rooney, Isco and Harry Kane, prefer the lower cut of the Phinish, further adds to the lack of understanding of Nike's decision to not feature it in the new pack on behalf of many Nike fans.
Scheduled for a release in early April 2015, the original Nike Academy Pack was delayed several times, during which it was expanded to include both the Magista Opus and Mercurial Vapor takedown models. Perhaps overwhelmed by the initial success of the blackout 1st-generation Nike Hypervenom boots and the following Academy Pack, Nike has now actually re-released the first edition, something it didn't really do ever before for soccer boots.
Would you like to see the blackout Nike Hypervenom Phinish Academy Pack boots hit the shelves? Let us know in the comments below.
Real Madrid 26-27 125th Anniversary Kit Concept
Based on the previous leaked pictures, our partner @whatthekit_x have provided a concept of how the Real Madrid 2026-27 125th anniversary kit could look on the club's stars. Made by adidas, the special shirt features a clean white design with a subtle heritage-inspired pattern.
The standout detail is the 1902 original Real Madrid crest, which replaces the current badge in navy blue. A special sleeve emblem featuring a European Cup, '125' and 'Aniversario 1902-2027' completes the anniversary theme, while the adidas, Emirates and HP logos are kept tonal.
What do you think of the Real Madrid 2026-27 125th anniversary kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen 26-27 European Kit Released
Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen and Adidas have officially unveiled an exclusive new "Europatrikot" for the 26-27 season. Designed specifically for the team's campaign in the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup, the kit symbolizes the international journeys and unity of the Adlerträgerinnen.
The Adidas Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen 26-27 European jersey is based on a black canvas covered with an intricate, dynamic gray path pattern running across the torso and lower back. A clean white Adidas logo and the Indeed sponsor contrast against the dark background, while subtle gray three stripes run along the shoulders. Above the club crest sit two golden stars celebrating their league championship history, joined by Generali on the sleeve and LOTTO Hessen on the back.
Matching black shorts and socks complete the uniform. The Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen 26-27 European kit is available now through the club's official webshop and selected retail outlets for €100.
Nike Mercurial 26-27 'United' Pack 4 Boots Leaked - 3 New Pictures
rfboots has leaked new images of the new Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 boots, part of the United 004 collection, which will be released soon.
The boots feature a fresh light blue primary color with vibrant orange details, including a silver Swoosh with orange outlining and an orange Nike United logo on the heel.
Bristol Rovers 26-27 Third Kit Released
Bristol Rovers have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Puma. The tertiary strip was already given an on-pitch debut by the squad during their recent League Two away match against Gillingham.
The Puma Bristol Rovers 26-27 third shirt introduces a stylish look with a black base and soft pink accents. A subtle tonal line pattern covers the front and back of the torso, complemented by contrasting pink inserts along the shoulders, side panels, and collar. The monochrome club crest, Puma cat branding, and front-of-shirt sponsor Pukka are all finished in the same matching pink shade.
Black shorts and black socks with pink detailing complete the new Puma Bristol Rovers 26-27 third uniform. Season ticket holders will have early access to purchase the strip at an exclusive club shop event on September 24, followed by a general in-store release on September 25 and online sales starting September 28.
Colombia's DIMAYOR Mandates Standard Helvetica Font for All Teams From 2027
Colombian football governing body DIMAYOR is set to introduce sweeping kit branding regulations starting with the 2027 Liga BetPlay season. An official circular distributed to professional clubs outlines strict new rules for shirt names, numbering, and sleeve badges. Most notably, the league will mandate Helvetica as the sole official typeface for player names and squad numbers across all participating teams, stripping clubs and kit manufacturers of the ability to use custom fonts. Big thanks to @cdfactoryco.
Beyond standardizing the typography, the regulations strictly govern visibility and colors. All names and numbers must appear either in solid black on light-colored kits or solid white on dark-colored kits, with no additional accent colors or outlines permitted. For shirts featuring stripes or graphic patterns, clubs must integrate a blank, single-tone rectangle measuring exactly 34 cm by 26 cm on the back to host the number. Player names must be positioned directly above the number with a font height between 5 cm and 7 cm, while DIMAYOR and competition sleeve badges will have designated dimensions and mandatory placement below club sponsor patches.
DIMAYOR is also putting an end to unconventional squad numbers. Players will only be allowed to wear consecutive integers from 1 up to the total number of registered squad members, outlawing high numbers such as 77, 88, or 99. The drastic move has sparked backlash among Colombian football fans and kit designers, who have criticized the choice of a standard office typeface and the loss of distinctive club identity on the pitch.
