In-Depth Analysis | Next-Gen Adidas Messi 2016 Boots
Sep 22, 2015, by Chris
As things came extremely thick and fast yesterday, we decided to take a closer look at the next-generation Adidas Messi 2016 Soccer Cleats, worn by Messi in yesterday's training session. We'll analyze each part of the all-new Adidas Messi 16.1 Prototype Boots individually.
The next-generation Adidas Messi 2016 Boots introduce a never-seen-before design for football boots with almost no tongue and extremely short laces creating a futuristic look. So let's get into the details of the Adidas Messi 16.1 Prototype Boots.
Next-Gen Adidas Messi 16.1 Boots - Upper, Sock-Like Collar + Laces, Sole Plate, Name, Price, Release Date
Close-up picture of the next-generation Adidas Messi 2016 Boots.
Upper: The upper of the blackout Adidas Messi 16.1 Prototype Boots is made from a single piece of a ultra-thin synthetic material. The one-piece synthetic material is expected to be extremely soft, light and flexible.
The forefoot area of the second generation Adidas Messi Cleats features a honeycomb upper structure, which is almost identical to the Adidas Messi 15.1 boots. Made for better ball control in the touch area, it all indicates that Adidas keeps this feature of the first generation.
Techfit collar / Tongue? / Laces: The sock-like design of the Adidas Messi 2016 Prototype Boots is made for a perfect fit with no distractions. In fact, the collar used for the Adidas Messi 2016 Prototype Soccer Boots is almost identical to the collar of the leaked next-gen Adidas X 2016 Prototype Boots.
Adidas combines the collar without a traditional tongue but with extremely short laces. The all-new design creates an extremely big kicking surface without any disruptive elements. It's the first-ever football boot to feature such short laces, even though there already were boots without laces in the past.
It's actually wrong to distinguish between the upper and the sock-like collar as both parts of the boots flow seamlessly into each other. It's engineered together to be the perfect hybrid design.
Sole Plate: The Adidas Messi 2016 Boots feature no external heel counter, while there are is no information about the stud configuration or the material of the sole plate yet.
Name: It's very likely that the second generation of the Adidas Messi Boots will be called Adidas Messi 16.1, similar to the Adidas Ace 16.1 and Adidas X 16.1 Boots.
Price: Featuring a revolutionary design, the Adidas Messi 16.1 Soccer Boots will will more expensive than the Adidas Messi 15.1 Boots. We expect that the Adidas Messi 16.1 Boots retail at approximately 220 Euro (220 USD, 180 GBP).
Release Date: The Adidas Messi 16.1 Boots won't be released before June 2016. It's likely that Adidas will launch the second generation of the Adidas Messi Cleats in Summer 2016, while a later release date would be anything but expected.
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Club Africain 26-27 Third Kit Released
Following the unveiling of their home kit earlier two weeks ago, Tunisian giants Club Africain and technical sponsor Kelme have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 campaign.
The Kelme Club Africain 26-27 third jersey delivers a sleek and stealthy design, featuring a black base elevated by an intricate tonal graphic pattern with calligraphic undertones across the front and sleeves. Strong contrast comes via the classic fold-over collar, styled in red with thin white tipping, matched by solid red sleeve cuffs. Below the rear collar, the shirt includes the club motto "Beyond the last breath" stamped in red.
The shirt is finished with white details for the Kelme paw logo and front sponsor Ooredoo, sitting alongside the traditional red and white Club Africain crest. Matching black shorts and socks complete the full look for the Tunisian side.
Adidas Marseille 27-28
No more Puma - the return of the Three Stripes. More about the Marseille 27-28 kits very soon on Footy Headlines (and already on Kit Creator).
Boca Juniors Tribute: Sint-Truiden 26-27 European Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club Sint-Truidense VV has officially unveiled its new European kit for the 26-27 season, produced by regional brand Olympic. The special strip was revealed during the premiere of the club documentary 'Expeditie Kanarie: de weg naar Europa' at CC De Bogaard, celebrating STVV's historic first qualification for the main stages of European competition in club history.
The Olympic Sint-Truiden 26-27 European jersey draws heavy inspiration from Boca Juniors while paying tribute to the club's iconic late-1980s 'BT-shirt'. It features a royal blue base highlighted by a bold yellow horizontal chest band that accommodates the Maruhan sponsor logo. The STVV crest and Olympic branding are centered neatly above the chest stripe, complemented by yellow trim along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs. Matching blue shorts and yellow socks complete the look.
Sint-Truiden will wear the new kit throughout their 26-27 UEFA Conference League league phase campaign, where their fixtures include matchups against Ajax, Hajduk Split, SK Brann, FC Midtjylland, FC Lugano, and FC Iberia 1999 Tbilisi.
England Wears Red Away Against Croatia | 7-0 Victory
England took the pitch in their red 2026 away kit on Saturday night and delivered a historic performance, sweeping aside Croatia 7-0 in their UEFA Nations League clash at Stadion HNK Rijeka. The Three Lions lined up in their striking "Speed Red" jersey paired with obsidian navy shorts and red socks, switching from their primary white home uniform to avoid a kit clash with Croatia's famous red-and-white checkered home design.
The red and navy proved to be a good contrast, as Croatia's kit has white sleeves, shorts and socks - No problems with the red checkers. England dominated from the opening whistle to hand Croatia the heaviest defeat in their football history. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, Jude Bellingham delivered an outstanding performance with a goal and three assists, and Anthony Gordon and substitute Morgan Rogers also found the back of the net to complete the ruthless display.
Nike reintroduced the classic red colorway for England's 2026 away strip, combining the vibrant red base with deep obsidian and crisp white accents along the collar and side inserts. Red away shirts hold a celebrated place in England's history, and Saturday's emphatic seven-goal triumph in Rijeka adds another memorable chapter to the look.
Nîmes Olympique 26-27 Octobre Rose Kit Released
French club Nîmes Olympique has officially unveiled a special kit for Octobre Rose, joining the campaign to raise breast cancer awareness. Produced by local brand Eldera, the limited-edition jersey was launched ahead of the team's home clash against Hyères at the Stade des Antonins.
The Eldera Nîmes Olympique 26-27 Octobre Rose shirt is predominantly soft pink, detailed with an intricate vertical jacquard-style pattern running through the fabric. All application details are rendered in crisp monochrome white, including the Eldera chest logo, the simplified club crest, and the city's emblematic crocodile and palm tree motif. The front of the shirt features "Passion 1937", the club's recently formed endowment fund, alongside white paneling along the flanks and striped trim on the collar and cuffs.
Priced at €69, the commemorative kit went on sale in very limited quantities at the stadium boutique. The shirts worn by the squad during the match will be auctioned off following the final whistle to raise funds directly for breast cancer screening and research initiatives.
PSG 27-28 Home Kit Leaked
Based on leaked details from myach_lab, our partner @whatthekit_x have created a mockup of the PSG 2027-28 home shirt. The iconic blue-red Hechter stripe remains, while the shirt gradually fades into a darker shade towards the bottom, with a red collar section connecting to the central stripe.