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Sneak peek: Liverpool home and away kit 2021/22

Nike had clearly taken the conservative route with the 2020/21 home kit design and it seems that the upcoming 2021/22 kit continues with the same conservatism.

It looks pretty similar to this season’s plain home kit, this time moving the green striped around the collar towards the back of the neck. We’ve seen Nike include their lightning designs on jerseys and also on their boots and it seems that the Liverpool home kit won’t be spared.

The inclusion of diagonal lightning stripes across the top is going to be divisive at best and we feel that most Liverpool fans won’t take this new kit to heart.

Continuing on with their conservative approach to the Liverpool kits, Nike have gone for a classy, buttoned up Polo T design for next season’s Liverpool FC Away kit. I’ve always loved the preppy polo tee look, channelling its Fred Perry-esque vibe.

Unfortunately, this shouts less preppy high fashion, and more middle-aged uncle. The cream colour base works decently with the black trimmings on the sleeves, but something about that collar just doesn’t work for me. At least the Standard Chartered logo’s in black, which blends in well with the black trimmings, instead of being its own green colour.

When Nike first captured the rights to produce the Liverpool kits, there was a good amount of concern among Liverpool fans at how boring Nike’s kits had been. To counter that, Nike designers mentioned in interviews about how they’d revamped their design process and designers had access to over 70 different designs of each individual parts of the jersey, from the collars, to the sleeves to the jersey itself.

With these kits, questions are going to be asked of Nike’s designers and their “process”.

Mizuno Morelia UL Review: A cult favourite returns with modern technology

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8.5
out of 10
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Rebuilding a classic with modern technology and materials.

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Mizuno Morelia UL Review: A cult favourite returns with modern technology
Who is this for?
The Mizuno Morelia UL is a fun throwback for old school collectors who loved it for its slipper-like fit.
The Good
Slipper-like fit
Moulds quickly without overstretching
FG/AG stud pattern
The Bad
Potential heel issues
8.5
out of 10
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Nike’s Artificial Ground Studs Review: All substance but no style

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7
out of 10

Built purely for artificial ground.

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Who is this for?
Players who play on artificial ground
The Good
Solid traction with little cling
No stud pressure
The Bad
Looks cheap
Weak anatomical soleplate
7
out of 10

Best Football Kits for Euro 2020

We might be a year late with Euro 2020 due to the pandemic but that hasn’t dampened our spirits when it comes to the lovely football kits that would be on show at the big tournament. The brands have finally revealed all their kits alongside their respective national federations and boy do they look spiffy.

For this tournament, I felt that the brands saved their best work for the away kits where they had more freedom to express creativity in design. Below are my picks for what I think are the Euro 2020 kits that are just dripping in sauce.

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Italy third kit

It is so rare that national teams have a third kit but in the case of Italy and Puma, this was a decision that made sense once you saw this beauty. It was launched way in advance (October 2019) and still remains one of the most beautiful kit ever launched in the last 10 years in my opinion.

The Gucci-esque design takes inspiration from the Renaissance period to celebrate the New Wave of talent rising to prominence in Italy on and off the pitch. A truly fitting way to celebrate an exciting crop of Italian players.

Italy away

Close on the third kit’s heels is the official Italian away kit clad in white and dark blue. It pulls from the same Renaissance themes as the third kit to bring a design that is as stylish as it is clean.

Germany Away

adidas took a little longer to announce their away kits since the pandemic put the brakes on the Euro 2020 tournament but it was worth the wait for this Germany kit alone.

adidas and Germany made a bold choice with a full black top that even meant that the adidas and federation logo were blacked out. The only colours that popped were the subtle red and yellow trims on the sleeve cuffs. Such designs are usually reserved purely for limited edition sets which makes it even more surprising that this was a general release.

Get them before they sell out.

Sweden Away

The Scandinavians are pretty fond of a clean and simple design and so do we, here at BOOTHYPE. The Swedish kits are usually a study in minimalist design and you can definitely see that in the current season’s away kit.

A primarily dark blue base is offset against thin yellow pinstripes producing one of the cleanest kits around.

France Away

Another clean entry in our list is the French away kit. A very simple design that pays tribute to the Tricolour flag. A primarily white top symbolises unity in the French country while the Tricolour forms a strip down the sides.

Expect Pogba, Griezmann and co. to make a big claim for Euro 2020 in style.

Portugal Training

The highlight of the Portugal collection isn’t so much the home or away kits – which look good, don’t get me wrong – but the training top. It’s an all black number with a red and green stripe cutting across the left sleeve.

The matte emboss of the federation crest all across the top is just the touch of class the reigning European champions deserve.

Austria Away

Another of the more unique motifs in this year’s collection, Puma brought their A-game when it came to designing Austria’s away top. It features a feather print all over, inspired by the Vienna Secession art nouveau style movement of the late 19th century. 

Definitely crafted for someone who wants to don something a little different.

Iceland away

Inspired by the volcanic activity of Iceland and its stunning natural beauty, this gorgeous white kit could easily be my favourite of the lot. The subtle patterns and red lines catch the eye but none more so than the new KSI logo, which combines the guardian spirits of Iceland; the bull, the giant, the vulture and the dragon.

A roaring first attempt between Puma and Iceland here.

ASICS DS Light AG Review: Perfect for small sided games

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8.5
out of 10

The football boot that is gentle on your joints.

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Who is this for?
Weekend warriors who play on AG. This is also great for players coming back from joint injuries.
The Good
Excellent step-in comfort
Made for small sided games on AG
Soft, supple leather forefoot
Reduces knee aches after games
Good heel lockdown
The Bad
Fits quarter size long
8.5
out of 10

Post Hype Review: Under Armour Clone Magnetico Pro

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7
out of 10
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The boot’s good features and flaws still remain after months of wear.

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Who is this for?
A player who wants a comfortable and soft upper that is different from the usual selections available.
The Good
Good build quality
Comfortable materials
Air cushioning on a unique upper
Premium insole
AG-friendly studs
The Bad
Soreness from tooling
Boot is too long
7
out of 10
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Post Hype Review: Mizuno Morelia Neo 3 Beta

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9
out of 10
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A good speed boot. A much better all-rounder.

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Who is this for?
People who want an incredibly comfortable speed boot that doesn't sacrifice quality, durability and that clean barefoot touch
The Good
Clean barefoot touch
Durable
Very comfortable
Uniform touch throughout the boot
AG-friendly boots
The Bad
Pricey
Studs could be more aggressive
9
out of 10
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Puma Future Z Review: Same good lockdown and fit with less bulk

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9
out of 10

New body, same solid lockdown.

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Who is this for?
Players who want an extremely good fit in their boots. The Puma Future Z is also a solid option for wide footed players who need only go true to size.
The Good
Improved design
Comfortable knit
Excellent lockdown
Close touch on the ball
Grip elements help with dribbles
AG-friendly soleplate
The Bad
Plasticky upper
Touch on the ball feels average
9
out of 10

Sneak Peek: FC Barcelona Home Kit 2021/22

The FC Barcelona home kit for the 2021/22 season will feature a bold design that hasn’t been attempted before. While the colours remind me of the FC Barcelona home kit of the 2005/06 season, I was a little confused seeing so many different stripe patterns across the jersey.

Upon further inspection, you’ll notice that all the patterns reflect the design of the club crest – Saint George’s cross, the thin yellow and red stripes representing Catalonia, and the bottom quarters featuring the club colours.

It’s an extremely busy looking design that is more complicated than the clean designs that Nike is well-known for. The stripes are a little more simplified on the back where the width of each stripe is more uniform with each other.

What do you think of the FC Barcelona Home Kit 2021/22? Would you wear the stripes with pride or is the design too busy for you? Let us know in the comments below.