This release seems to cement the fact that Neymar is set to continue as the lead athlete wearing the Hypervenom silo, as Nike treat him to these custom Hypervenom Phantom II. Neymar Jr.’s new “Ousadia Alegria” boots embody an expression the athlete lives by and has tattooed on his calves. Translating to “daring” …
Read More »Has Neymar Switched To Wearing Mercurial Vapors?
I’m not sure what was stranger tonight; Barca losing 4-1 to Celta Vigo or seeing Neymar wearing a pair of Nike Mercurial Vapors! It seems like the crafty Brazilian was in need of something just a little different and swapped out his Hypervenoms, of which he is a lead player, in …
Read More »Up Close: Neymar’s Nike Hypervenom Phantom “Liquid Diamond”
They have been on the market a few months, but we couldn’t turn down the opportunity to profile the latest and greatest personalized version of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom released specifically for Neymar. Given the fact he is the “heir in throne” to take over from Messi and Ronaldo, there is …
Read More »Nike Release “Liquid Diamond” Hypervenom – Designed for Neymar!
He was part of the initial Nike Hypervenom launch in 2013, got a custom Gold pair last summer, and now Neymar has received another special edition pair of the Agility focused boots. This one features a shade of color labelled “Liquid Diamond”, with Nike taking inspiration from Neymar’s past. As …
Read More »Neymar Debuts New Hypervenom Colorway in Win
After coming off the bench aginst Athletic Bilbao, Neymar scored a brace to provide Barcelona with a late win. Neymar was left off of the starting roster because of his midweek international duties. Lionel Messi helped provide the Brazilian star with two fabulous assists as Suarez watched on from …
Read More »Summer 2014 – Counting Down A Series of Controversial Events
Labour Day is upon us, which if you’re like me and live in Canada means, one last long weekend before the kids go back to school; and one last long weekend of summer before we fall into autumn. But, I’d be remiss if I let us fall into autumn without first taking …
Read More »Who’d Have Thought Neymar Could Dance Through Lasers!
Not sure that he could do this in real life, but gotta love the entertainment of the Nike animated series! In this one title “Zig-Zag“, Neymar and his Hypervenom take on a laser field. Check the video below, then discover the new Nike training essentials collection that has been released for …
Read More »Nike Release Exclusive Gold Hypervenom For Neymar
Neymar is the payer that captures the playing style of the Hypervenom Phantom boots to a tee – he is the player that Nike has essentially modeled the boot after. Because of that, Nike has created this exclusive, absolutely stunning new gold version of the Brasilian star’s Hypervenom boots for him to …
Read More »Nike #riskeverything – “The Last Game”
If you haven’t watched it yet – get to it above! Epic stuff from Nike delivering one of the best advertising campaigns ever created. This video ropes you in and creates a definite new level of coolness about the brand. Plus, how sick do the boots show up in the …
Read More »NIKE F.C. – Welcome to the New Club
WE DON’T PLAY FOOTBALL, WE LIVE IT: NIKE F.C. As the world gears up for this summer’s big competition, Nike takes the opportunity to celebrate 20 years of brilliant football. In 1994 during a sunny afternoon in Pasadena, Calif., a statement was made – glory is granted to those who risk everything. …
Read More »Battle of the Brands – Gareth Bale Joins Real Madrid
It has been on the cards for a few weeks now, but things in Spain have just got a whole lot more interesting and the battle of Nike vs Adidas has seriously intensified. Real Madrid just announced that they have signed Gareth Bale from Spurs for a world record £86million, or …
Read More »Neymar and Hypervenom – Nike Pick Perfect Timing!
Could there have been more perfect timing for the release of the Nike Hypervenom? Whoever made the decision to unleash it just before the Confederations Cup and put Neymar front and center as the lead advertising figure is about to get a pay rise. He or she will go to …
Read More »Nike Hypervenom Released – A New Breed of Player
Say hello to the Nike Hypervenom – Nike’s latest boot to cater to a very specific type of player. Built for those that play with and agile, deceptive and deadly attacking style, the Hypervenom has been developed with input from players such as Neymar, Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovich. These …
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