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Nike Mercurial Superfly VaporMax Concept by LUMO723

The reveal of the Nike Air VaporMax for Air Max Day 2017 had the guys at LUMO723 contemplating what a Mercurial Superfly VaporMax could look like. Lo and behold, it didn't take them long to draw out a creative concept if Nike ever did decide to take the collaboration of Air and Vapor across the white lines.

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Laced Up: Nike Hypervenom 3 Review

Next-generation attack. That's what Nike aimed to deliver with the Hypervenom Phantom 3. Dropping in both a Dynamic Fit Collar option and, for the first time ever, a lo-cut Flyknit version, the Hypervenom 3 has opened up a new world of design for football footwear. So, how do they stack up when the stud meets the mud? We've slipped on both pairs to get busy.

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Umbro Velocita 3 "Astral Aura"

Umbro make it a trio of colourways on their third generation Velocita boot as a wave of "Astral Aura" crashes on the lightweight speed silo. An understated feel for the Double Diamond's most impressive Velocita to date.

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adidas launch the Black #GLITCH17 "Mirageskin"

Sometimes delivering that deadly finish can look a little like a popped collar. No nonsense by effortlessly dynamic. Taking the headlines as the latest leader to drop from the world of #GLITCH, adidas have dropped a black and yellow beat with an entirely new 'MIRAGESKIN'.

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Orlando City SC 2017 Home Kit by adidas

If there's one thing the launch of fresh Orlando City threads tells us, it is that now is the time to start wearing purple. Bringing all the style as well as a touch of shine, this 'Primary' kit punches serious game.

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adidas ACE Tango 17+ Purecontrol Dragon

The adidas dragon breaks the chains restricting it to the stadium and swoops into the street to terrorise the Tango collection with a touch of Champions League creativity.

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Nike Hypervenom 3 Tech Craft Lo "Black/Electric Green"

The Tech Craft treatment finally submerges the full Nike four silo collection by dressing the third generation Hypervenom lo silhouette in an embossed Algeria leather wrap.

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Nike Hypervenom 3 Tech Craft "Black/Electric Green"

The Nike Hypervenom 3 arrives fashionably and unapologetically late to crash the Tech Craft party. Ignoring the dress code and outdoing the hosts, the Hypervenom comes dressed in an embossed Alegria leather suit, mixing the traditional black of the Tech Craft design with dashing bolts of "Electric Green."

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adidas X 16+ Purechaos UCL Dragon Football Boots

If Gareth Bale needed any extra inspiration to reach the 2017 Champions League Final in Wales, he's now got it. With the knockout stages commencing this week, Bale and the rest of adidas' Purechaos players will take their first step on the road to Cardiff by tying the laces of a limited edition X16+ Purechaos boot inspired by the Welsh Dragon.

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Champions League Final Ball 2017 by adidas

As the Champions League returns, adidas have embraced the knock out rounds with a look ahead to the final as they release the Official Match Ball for the latter stages. The elite of club football, the Dragon led design inspired by the country and city that will host the final; Cardiff, Wales.

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Atlanta Utd 2017 Secondary Kit by adidas

An inaugural "secondary kit" for Atlanta United sees this fresh club pay tribute to the history of its railroad roots with a simple though striking aesthetic. Predominantly white with shades of tonal grey stripes, they've kicked off with foundations that keep things clean though classic all the same.

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D.C. United 2017 Secondary Kit by adidas

Counting down with a kick off looming, D.C. United are the latest team from the MLS to release their "secondary kit" for the 2017 season. Going more out there than most with the design too, it's a head turner that'll get 'em talking.

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adidas ACE 17+ Purecontrol UCL Dragon

Adidas give their X and ACE silos a timely makeover to mark the beginning of the Champions League Knockout Stage this week. The knockout stages are fiery and aggressive, and that's where the inspiration for the UCL adidas football boot collection lies. What's more fiery and aggressive than anything else? A friggin' dragon. That's what.

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Houston Dynamo 2017 Home Kit by adidas

Thank heavens for the Dynamo. Ensuring we all get a healthy dosage of vitamin D, Houston Dynamo have released their 2017 home kit packing enough punch to fill the fruit bowl.

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New York City FC Unveil 2017 Home Kit

New York City FC become the latest club to show their primary colours ahead of the 2017 MLS season. With a clean sweep of Three Stripes across the entire league, adidas are challenged to be as bespoke as possible for each team and the NYCFC home shirt takes on a smart design.

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New Balance Furon 2.0 "Alpha Orange"

With the Furon adopting a second-generation midway through 2016, it's a straight up colour update for New Balance's lightweight speed boot this time around as the brand make their first moves of 2017. Dressed to match the new Visaro 2.0, it's an "Alpha Orange" statement suit for the Furon 2.0

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