Barcelona star Neymar and basketball legend Michael Jordan have teamed up to create a stylish football boot as part of a unique Nike/Jordan collaboration.
The Brazilian forward becomes the first footballer to feature Jordan’s iconic ‘Jumpman’ logo on his boots.
Jordan’s legendary No 23 is prominent on the back of the boot along with No 10 – the number Neymar wears when representing his country.
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Neymar (left) and NBA legend Michael Jordan (right) have teamed up to create a new Nike football boot
The customised boot has Jordan’s legendary No 23 and Neymar’s No 10 on the football boot
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Jordan’s ‘Jumpman’ logo and iconic No 23 have been added onto Neymar’s new Hypervenom boot
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Jordan’s iconic No 23 (left) features on the football boot along with Neymar’s No 10 (right)
The duo apparently decided to work together to create a new boot due to the mutual respect they share thanks to their sporting achievements in basketball and football respectively.
Nike football design director Nathan VanHook said of the boot: ‘The Jordan V is very iconic and has the fighter jet shark teeth on the front.’
Jordan’s brand will release a Neymar edition of the Jordan V Low with the Barcelona man’s name stitched inside the tongue in another sign of the respect between the duo.Neymar has put his own stamp on the tongue-less Hypervenom by ensuring the initials of his son – DL (David Lucca) – and the Brazil flag are placed on the boot.Jordan said of his new partnership with Neymar: ‘I’m excited that Neymar and the Jordan Brand are working together.
‘I’m a fan of his creativity, style and passion for the game of soccer. He’s a special player and I look forward to this collaboration.’
And Neymar added: ‘Michael Jordan set the standard for greatness. He’s an incredible competitor and a champion. I’ve always admired him, so to collaborate with him and have his icon on my boots means a great deal to me.’
Neymar, who is currently on holiday in America, will wear his new customised boot at this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio.
He will sit out the Copa America in the States to focus on representing his country at the Olympics on his home soil.
The boot, which is priced at £132 ($190), is available to buy on Nike.com from June 3.
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Jordan’s brand will release a Neymar edition of the Jordan V Low with the Barcelona man’s name stitched on
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The Nike/Jordan collaboration football boot will be available to purchase on Nike.com for £132
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Both their iconic numbers and the ‘Jumpman’ logo display their partnership for the new Nike boot
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Neymar has ensured the initials of his son – DL (David Lucca) – and the Brazil flag are placed on the boot
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Barcelona star Neymar (centre left) hosts an event in New York City promoting his new football boot
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