Ousadia Alegria: Neymar JR Exclusive Nike Hypervenom Collection

The Nike design team loves to look to Neymar Jr.'s tattoos as inspiration for the designs behind his exclusive Nike Hypervenom boots. The "Ousadia Alegria" Collection is no different- inspired by Neymar's life mantra tattooed on his calves, meaning "daring" and "joy." The boots feature a unique graphic designed by renowned Brazilian artist, Bruno Big. One boot features an expanded, all-over print of the heart graphic created to represent "Ousadia," and the other boot features a fist graphic to represent "Alegria." Both of these graphics are printed in their entirety inside the boots.

For the launch of the collection, Bruno Big painted a giant mural over 1,000 boxes, which were then released as limited edition art pieces to accompany the first 999 pairs of the Hypervenom Phantom II purchased through the Nike Football App. Neymar Jr. was given the first box.

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The Neymar "Ousadia Alegria" Hypervenom Phantom II is available in The Soccer Shop and online in adult sizes. The Nike Hypervenom Phinish and Phelon (FG, IC & TF) are also available in adult sizes. The Hypervneom Phelon (FG, IC & TF) is available in youth sizes.

Nike Liquid Chrome Pack

Nike's latest release is the all-metallic "Liquid Chrome" Pack. The design challenge with the aesthetics of this pack arose from the slippery sheen that metallics create across the uppers of all silos. This is problematic when the boots are in constant contact with the ball. The Nike design team worked closely with the materials engineers to find a solution that maintains the upper's grip and texture. The new Platinum Tiempo Legend VI is also included in the Liquid Chrome Pack.

The Liquid Chrome Pack will be available in The Soccer Shop and online in the following boots: Tiempo Legend VI & Genio Leather, Mercurial Superfly, Vapor and Proximo, Hypervenom Phantom II and Proximo, and the Magista Obra. Turfs and flats are also available.

The Legend Continues: Nike Tiempo Legend VI

The Tiempo Legend has always maintained a classic look coupled with the highest quality materials. Nike continues this tradition with their latest iteration, the Tiempo Legend VI, but with a modern, innovative twist. One of the most significant design overhauls is the change to the traditional quilted toe box of the Tiempo. To reduce the amount of stitching, Nike designers created an internal, cushioned cage that holds its shape and grooves that mimic quilting. Without the stitching, less mud and water can seep into the upper, potentially hardening the leather.

Another modernized feature of the sixth generation Legend is the tongue, which now integrates with the lacing system to provide a one-piece design similar to the Mercurial Vapor and Hypervenom Phantom II. The upper is constructed from a premium leather and featured in a Platinum Grey, Black and Red colorway.

The Tiempo Legend VI will be available in adult sizes in the shop. The third tier version will also be available in youth and adult sizes. Turfs and flats are available in both adult and youth sizes.

Messi Returns From Injury In Style With New 15.1 Boots

Lionel Messi returned to the pitch this past weekend in an exhilarating El Clasico, in which Barcelona netted four goals against La Liga rivals, Real Madrid. The world's best player also debuted new Messi 15.1 boots in a striking Black and Solar Red colorway. Most of the upper is black and fades into a Solar Red striped heel and messiFRAME, which symbolizes the heat and intensity that Messi brings to every game and training session. The Messi logo is displayed largely over the toe of the boots in green and red. The green is also highlighted over the messiGAMBETRAX stud configuration. The messiTOUCH upper texture has been improved for additional grip and premium feel on the ball.

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The Soccer Shop will carry the Messi 15.3 FG cleats in adult and youth sizes, and turfs and flats will also be available in youth and adult sizes.