No Nike Contract - Romelu Lukaku Makes Surprise Boot Switch
Mar 29, 2018, by Chris
Update #5: Manchester United and Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku quite surprisingly again switched boot brands and silos - The striker laced up in Adidas' laceless Predator 18+ football boot in Belgium's international fixtures this month.
No More Nike Mercurial - Romelu Lukaku Switches to Adidas Predator 18+ Cleats
Romelu Lukaku's Adidas Predator 18+ football boot seems to be identical to the retail edition of the Adidas Predator 18+ boot from the Cold Blooded pack.
Update #4: A little over a week ago we asked whether Romelu Lukaku had finally signed a boot contract (with Adidas). But as if to defy us, since then the Belgian has reverted to Nike Mercurials, first the Vapor 10 in the 'Mango' colorway and, more recently, the brand-new Vapor 12 Elite. This of course brings up the very important question of whether Lukaku has signed a contract with Nike. Only time will tell... Thanks to jens_christiaens for the heads-up!
Update #3: Having worn all sorts of different boots - mostly old Nikes and blackouts - Romelu Lukaku appears to be close to / has already joined Adidas, evidenced by him debuting the brand-new 'Cold Blooded' X 17+.
Update #2: After Romelu Lukaku had been lacing up in old Volt Nike Hypervenom Phinish 2 soccer cleats for some weeks, the Manchester United striker switched to the latest Nike Mercurial Vapor XI 'Lock In Let Loose' football boots. However, it is not likely that he signed a new Nike boot deal as he also laced up in Adidas X 17.1 football boots in Belgium's 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Lukaku laced up in Adidas X 17.1 Dust Storm boots for Belgium
Romelu Lukaku Switches to Latest Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 'Lock In Let Loose' Boots
Update: Romelu Lukaku has surprisingly laced up in the old Volt, Black and Hyper Turquoise Nike Hypervenom Phinish 2 football boots. His boots feature a custom tongue and upper.
Romelu Lukaku Laces Up In Custom Nike Hypervenom Phantom II Football Boots
Close-up with Lukaku's new modified Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 soccer shoes.
Everything indicates that Romelu Lukaku has made a double transfer this summer. Romelu Lukaku last week officially joined Manchester United from Everton, and now he laced up in the brand-new Adidas Nemeziz 17+ 360Agility Dust Storm boots for the first time.
Last season, Romelu Lukaku had been switching regularly between Adidas, Nike and Puma boots, while he finished the 2016-17 season wearing Adidas X 16.1 leather football boots.
Romelu Lukaku Trains In Adidas Nemeziz 17+ 360Agility Boots
Close-up with Romelu Lukaku's Adidas Nemeziz 17+ 360Agility soccer cleats.
It is not clear yet which Adidas boot silo Lukaku will wear as he laced up into the laceless Adidas Nemeziz+ 360 Agility for his first Manchester United training session, while teammate Juan Mata shared a photo of Lukaku's X 17.1 boots.
Lukaku's boots feature the flag of DR Congo as Lukaku is of Congolese descent. Apart from that, there are the same as the standard edition.
Lukaku will likely make his Manchester United debut on July 16 against LA Galaxy.
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Beerschot 26-27 Home Kit Released
Belgian club K. Beerschot V.A. has officially presented its new home and goalkeeper kits for the 26-27 season, designed by brand Nova.
Grounding the design in club heritage, the new home shirt features Beerschot's iconic deep purple base accented with crisp white details. The centerpiece of the design is a subtle embossed pattern running down the front, directly inspired by the intricate wrought iron scrollwork of the historic entrance gates at the club's Olympic Stadium. Fine vertical pinstripes, a retro-styled polo collar with white tipping, and matching white sleeve cuffs complete the refined look.
Alongside the home strip, Nova has unveiled a vibrant green goalkeeper kit utilizing the exact same sublimated gate motif. The founding year 1899 is neatly embossed on the upper back just below the collar. Both kits are set to go on sale starting August 1, 2026.
Manchester United 26-27 Third Kit Combinations Leaked
Official images have leaked via @KamilBerberler showcasing the full shorts combinations for the Manchester United 26-27 third kit by Adidas. The shirt features an off-white cream base with a subtle Lancashire rose pattern, complemented by maroon collar and cuff trims alongside dark green stripes on the shoulders. A standout element is the centered alignment of the Adidas logo, Red Devil crest, and an icon-only Snapdragon sponsor logo.
Two distinct shorts options have been revealed for matchday use. The main combination utilizes matching off-white shorts with maroon leg trims and dark stripes. For opposition clashes requiring a contrast, Manchester United will also wear dark green shorts.
Rio Ave 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal club Rio Ave FC and Adidas have officially launched the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season.
Following the release of their traditional green-and-white home jersey yesterday, the new alternative strip introduces a fresh, modern graphic design for the team's upcoming campaign. The Adidas Rio Ave 26-27 away shirt features a deep navy blue base decorated with dynamic light blue horizontal graphic patterns across the front body. Light blue sleeves with navy three-stripes on the shoulders complement the main body, while white sponsor logos and a full-color club crest complete the front design.
Matching dark navy shorts and socks complete the new Rio Ave 26-27 away uniform, which is now available through the club's official retail channels.
OH Leuven 26-27 Home Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club OH Leuven and new technical partner Jako have officially revealed the club's home jersey for the 26-27 season. Marking the beginning of their brand-new partnership, the kit blends traditional club colors with bespoke details inspired by the city's architecture.
The OH Leuven 26-27 home kit comes in the classic white colorway, enhanced by an intricate tonal pattern engineered into the fabric. This subtle design pays homage to famous local landmarks, including the Leuven Town Hall and the University Library. Flanking the sides are vibrant vertical gradient panels that transition smoothly between red, black, and green.
Dark trim outlines the collar and sleeve cuffs with green piping, while a small nod to the Town Hall is tucked inside the collar.
PAOK 26-27 Away Kit Released
Greek club PAOK FC and kit supplier Macron have officially launched the club's new away shirt for the 26-27 season. Unveiled under the tagline "Our White. Our Passion," the new uniform offers a sleek, modern take on the club's classic color palette.
The PAOK 26-27 away jersey features a white base highlighted by an intricate jacquard pattern woven into the fabric, combining geometric shapes with subtle vertical pinstriping (a standard Macron template). There are also slightly visible pinstripes.
Black piping runs along the shoulders, matching the black contrast detailing on the crew collar and sleeve cuffs.
Stoke City 26-27 Third Kit Released
Stoke City and Macron have officially revealed the club's new third kit for the 26-27 Championship season. Following the launch of their traditional red-and-white home kit and Spitfire-inspired away strip, the new release completes the Potters' full match kit collection for the upcoming campaign.
The Stoke City 26-27 third shirt comes in sky blue with royal blue trim on the round collar and sleeve cuffs. It is constructed using Macron's Eco 3D Knit Jacquard fabric, featuring a tonal geometric pattern woven directly into the shirt. The chest displays a monochromatic club crest alongside dark blue Macron and bet365 logos, while the club motto Vis Unita Fortior is printed on the back neck.
Matching sky blue shorts and socks comple9te the kit, which is now available through official club sales channels.
