2015-16 Champions League Matchday 2 Boot Preview
Sep 29, 2015, by Chris
It's getting crucial for Adidas, Nike and Puma. Matchday 2 of the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League comes around with 16 matches from Europe's biggest stage. To stand out on the pitch, the three big brands launched their all-new boot packs in the past 10 days.
While Adidas dominates the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League Kit Battle supplying the kits for 14 teams, more than half of the players of the Champions League wear Nike Football Boots.
Adidas, Nike and Puma's New Boots For Fall 2015
This is the striking Nike Electro Flare Boots Collection.
Last week, Nike released the all-new Nike Electro Flare Football Boots. Introducing stunning color-shifting uppers with a striking Volt splatter graphic pattern, the Nike Electro Flare Soccer Cleats Collection is more than a standard colorway pack.
The Nike Hypervenom, Magista, Mercurial and Tiempo Boots were already debuted last weekend and proved to be popular amongst fans and players. However, the new Nike Boots aren't the most eye-catching boots on the pitch, compared to what Adidas and especially Puma have launched in time tonight's and tomorrow's clashes.
Adidas revealed the first-ever knitted versions of the Adidas Ace and Adidas X Boots on Monday, set to be debuted by all players who prefer the new boots over the synthetic versions.
After almost all Adidas athletes laced up in the Solar Yellow Adidas Ace and Adidas X Launch Colorway since the 2015 Champions League Final, the Solar Red Adidas Ace and Adidas X 2015-2016 Cleat Colorways will definitely catch the eyes of the viewers.
But it will be Puma who hope to be the top talking point on these two Champions League nights. To maximize their on-pitch presence, Puma launched the two-colored Puma evoSPEED and evoPOWER 2015-2016 Tricks Boots Collection. It worked in the 2014 World Cup, so why it shouldn't work one year later.
However, a boot can only stand out on the pitch if there are high-profile players wearing them. So let's take a look at six boot line-ups of the 2015-16 Champions League Matchday 2 (in cooperation with Football Boots DB).
2015-16 UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 - Boot Lineups
Here are three key UEFA Champions League Boot Line-ups from Tuesday.
FC Barcelona Boot Line-up vs Bayer Leverkusen
FC Barcelona's Boot Line-up is dominated by Adidas (5 players) and Nike (6 players). But all eyes will be on Nike Hypervenom face Neymar, who switched from the Nike Hypervenom Phantom Boots to the low-cut Nike Mercurial Vapor 10 Electro Flare Pack Cleats.
FC Bayern Munich Boot Line-up vs Dinamo Zagreb
Similar to Barcelona's line-up, FC Bayern München's expected Cleats XI against Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb is dominated by Adidas (6 players) and Nike (5 players).
Chelsea Boot Line-up vs Porto
Chelsea's Boot XI also features a lot of new Adidas and Nike boots, with Cesc Fàbregas being the exception and wearing two-color Puma evoPOWER boots.
New boots from Adidas, Nike and Puma! Do you like the look of the new collections on the pitch? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas Colo-Colo EQT Collection Leaked
Adidas is expanding its 1990s-inspired EQT lifestyle range to South America, with official images of the upcoming Colo-Colo EQT collection leaking online. Following recent retro drops for European giants such as Bayern Munich and Juventus, the Chilean club is set to receive its own heritage capsule steeped in unmistakable nineties football culture. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The centerpiece of the range is a retro shirt dominated by Colo-Colo's traditional white, accented by subtle tonal shadow stripes running vertically down the body. It features oversized three stripes sweeping over the shoulders in bold black and red, paired with a chunky ribbed V-neck collar. Staying true to the era, the classic Adidas wordmark and Trefoil are placed centrally on the chest just above the iconic club crest.
Complementing the jersey, the wider lifestyle capsule includes a color-blocked track jacket, matching track pants, a graphic t-shirt, and a relaxed crewneck sweatshirt. The entire collection maintains the club's sharp black, white, and red palette, combining vintage paneling with modern streetwear silhouettes. The Adidas Colo-Colo EQT collection is slated for release in the coming weeks.
Kit Blunder: Matheus Cunha Wears Inverted Sleeve Badges in Manchester Derby
Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha was spotted sporting an unusual kit detail during Sunday's Manchester derby against Manchester City. Eagle-eyed kit enthusiasts quickly pointed out that the Brazilian forward took to the pitch with his sleeve badges completely reversed on his 26-27 home shirt.
Under standard Premier League kit regulations, the official competition badge and "No Room For Racism" patch must be applied to the player's right sleeve, while the left sleeve is reserved for the club's commercial sleeve partner. On Cunha's long-sleeve jersey, however, the configuration was flipped: the sponsor logo was applied to his right arm, leaving the Premier League badge positioned on his left sleeve.
Side-by-side images comparing Cunha's jersey to teammate Marcus Rashford clearly showed the contrast between the standard layout and Cunha's swapped sleeves. Whether caused by a mix-up in the kit room or an accidental printing error during match preparations, the subtle mistake provided a unique talking point for shirt collectors.
River Plate 26-27 Away Pre-Match Kit Leaked
Official images of the River Plate 26-27 away pre-match kit have surfaced, revealing a clean retro-inspired look produced by Adidas. Following the release of the club's tricolor away strip in August, this warm-up top expands River Plate's heritage-driven collection for the 26-27 season. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The Adidas River Plate 26-27 away pre-match jersey features a crisp white body paired with bold red raglan sleeves and a matching white collar. Emphasizing the classic aesthetic, the shirt showcases the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo in red on the right chest, opposite a vintage circular CARP crest in red on the left. Across the upper back, large red block lettering spells out "RIVER" to complete the minimalist, old-school design. The shirt is paired with white shorts sporting black Three Stripes on the sides.
The new River Plate 26-27 away pre-match jersey is scheduled to be worn by the squad during warm-ups for away fixtures and will be available to purchase in the coming weeks.
Al Sadd SC 26-27 Third Kit Released
Al Sadd SC and New Balance have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. The release completes the Qatari giants' collection for the campaign, following the earlier launches of their white home and black-and-gold away jerseys.
The New Balance Al Sadd 26-27 third shirt brings a classy, lifestyle-infused color combination to the pitch, combining a light sand beige base with deep olive green accents. It features a classic polo collar with an open V-insert alongside matching olive sleeve cuffs, while the fabric itself is treated with a subtle diagonal jacquard weave.
All logos on the front of the shirt adopt the contrasting olive green hue, including the New Balance logo, Qatar Airways chest sponsorship, and a stylized, modern circular Al Sadd crest with concentric line detailing and the year 1969 positioned beneath two stars.
Hong Kong 2026 Home & Away Kits Released
Nike and the Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) have officially revealed the new Hong Kong 2026 national team kit collection. Celebrating 15 years of partnership between the brand and the association, the new launch is built around the theme "One Home, One Team, The Whole Hong Kong" and was officially photographed inside the newly constructed Kai Tak Stadium.
The Nike Hong Kong 2026 home shirt features a subtle two-tone design, cleanly divided down the vertical center into two distinct shades of red. It utilizes a central chest layout, placing the circular HKFA federation badge prominently in the middle with a white Nike Swoosh positioned directly beneath it. Black accents run down the sides and frame the collar, while a dragon graphic from the association's identity is printed inside the neckline. Black shorts and red socks complete the home strip.
The new away kit adopts a crisp white base complemented by modern, asymmetric accents in red and black along the collar and side trims. Together with a vibrant green goalkeeper shirt and new anthem jackets, the Hong Kong 2026 collection will hit select retail shelves starting September 19, 2026.
Al Gharafa 26-27 Away Kit Released
Qatari side Al Gharafa SC has officially launched its new away kit for the 26-27 Qatar Stars League campaign. Made by Adidas, the new alternate shirt arrives shortly after the club rolled out its primary home look.
The Adidas Al Gharafa 2026-27 away jersey introduces a distinctive vertical striped design set against a clean white base. Blue and yellow stripes run down the front, complemented by an asymmetrical layout that features a blue right sleeve and a yellow left sleeve. The collar combines both primary club colors, while the Adidas performance logo appears in blue and the QIIB sponsor badge sits centrally across the chest.
The new away shirt completes the club's set alongside the previously unveiled 26-27 home kit, which sports a vibrant yellow base with royal blue Three Stripes and trim. Both shirts are now officially available through the club's retail channels.
