Boot Watch | First Footy Headlines Boot Spotting
Nov 29, 2015, by Chris
Welcome to our first-ever boot spotting. While have previously only covered the boot spots as they happened, we've now decided to round up all the latest and breaking boot spottings of the past week as well as including some unique boot choices which didn't make it on the website to give you an compressive overview of what happened in the boot world in the past seven days. And whereas other boot spottings are not always as independent as they should be, it's our aim to offer you all boot spots without any restrictions in our Boot Watch. But now let's get straight into the first edition of our 'Boot Watch'.
Jem Karacan | Adidas Predator Accelerator 1998 Remake
Galatasaray midfielder Jem Karacan caught the eyes of our readers this Champions League Matchday as he laced up in the classy Adidas Predator Accelerator 1998 Remake Edition. However, he already debuted the remakes of the iconic boots in Galatasaray's league match against Eskisehirspor in late October 2015. But not many noticed it back then.
Adidas Players Train Unreleased Adidas X and Ace
Various players sponsored by the Three Stripes already laced up in the upcoming Adidas Ace and Adidas X Colorways this week. And while no high-profile player actually debuted them this weekend, we'll already see them as soon as next week as Adidas will launch both bold colorways on Monday or Tuesday.
Nike Liquid Chrome Pack On-Pitch Debut
Designed to make a bold statement under the floodlights of the biggest European stadiums, the Nike Liquid Chrome Hypervenom, Magista and Mercurial Boots finally made their on-pitch debut this weekend after the next-gen Nike Tiempo Legend Boots of the pack was already debuted last weekend.
Seydou Keita | Adidas Messi 15.1 and Adidas 11pro Battle Pack
Former FC Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita returned to the Camp Nou wearing two unique boots - the white Adidas Messi 15.1 Boots and the World Cup edition of the meanwhile discontinued Adidas 11pro Boots.
David Silva | Next-Gen Adidas Ace Primeknit Debut
Manchester City's midfielder David Silva provided the biggest surprise this weekend as he laced up in a blackout version of the next-gen Adidas Ace Primeknit Boots in the Premier League clash against Southampton. And while Adidas will not launch the first colorway for the next-gen silo before January 2016, it remains a secret if he got the OK from the Three Stripes to wear them in an official match.
Next-Gen Adidas Ace Boots Spotted Across European Training Pitches
While David Silva already debuted the next-gen Adidas Ace Boots in an actual match, various players such as Real Madrid's James Rodríguez and Arsenal's Debuchy were spotted wearing blackout versions of the second-gen Adidas Ace Boots in training sessions throughout the week.
Neymar | Camouflaged Nike Hypervenom
While FC Barcelona's superstar still laced up in the old Hyper Grape colorway of the Nike Hypervenom Boots in the first half against Real Sociedad this weekend, he switched to his stunning but camouflaged Bronze Nike Hypervenom Phinish Boots for the second half of the match. And he even managed to score with both boots as Barcelona won 4-0 against the Basque club.
Kevin-Prince Boateng | Nike Tiempo Legends Premier Remake
Kevin-Prince Boateng, who is currently training with AC Milan even though he is still under contract with Schalke 04, became the first superstar to lace up in the classy Black, White and Electric Green Nike Premier Boots in the first-ever edition of the San Nicola Trophy (that's a new trophy that is decided in two mini matches consisting of 45 minutes).
Paul Pogba (Part 1) | Laceless Adidas Ace PureControl
While Paul Pogba shall be lacing up in unique Nike Magista Obra Boots the next day, the France international already caused big waves in the boot world as he wore a blackout version of the first laceless Adidas Boots creating rumors that he could join the Three Stripes as early as 2016.
Paul Pogba (Part 2) | Nike Magista Obra 'France Edition'
It was definitely the most noticed boot spot of the past week. Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, who is famous for his one-of-a-kind boots choices, payed tribute to the victims of the Paris Attacks wearing a unique blue, white and red version of the Nike Magista Obra Boots resembling the look of the French flag.
Martín Caceres | Blackout Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Superfly
Juventus' Cáceres became the second player to give us a look at the much-awaited next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots after Cristiano Ronaldo already trained in a blackout version of the fifth generation of Nike's cutting-edge speed boot almost two months ago.
Juan Manuel Iturbe | Custom Nike Mercurial Superfly
AS Roma's Iturbe debuted his custom red and black Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots in the Champions League clash against FC Barcelona after he was already spotted wearing the one-of-a-kind boots ahead of Roma's last league match.
Assou-Ekotto | Adidas Predator Adipower Black / Orange
Even though Assou-Ekotto already debuted the black and orange Adidas Predator Adipower Boots not this but last weekend, we have manages to grab a detailed image of his boots in the meantime and therefore decided to give him a well-deserved place in our first-ever Boot Watch.
Have we missed any interesting boot choices? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for the second edition of our Boot Watch. Coming as soon as next week (And likely on Sunday evening, if nothing really unforeseen happens in the boot world).
T90-Inspired Nike Barclays WSL 26-27 Ball Released
Nike and the Women's Super League have officially revealed the official match ball for the 26-27 Barclays WSL and WSL2 seasons. Built on Nike's Control ball model, the design draws heavy inspiration from Nike's iconic Total 90 era, bringing a retro-infused visual identity to top-tier English women's football.
The design features vibrant multi-coloured rings and graphic lines in red, pink, blue, and black against a white base. These accents are arranged to create a subtle strobe effect when spinning in flight, aiding visibility for players on the pitch. The Barclays WSL version features a gold Nike Swoosh inside the signature circular ring, while the WSL2 edition showcases a silver Swoosh paired with bright pink detailing.
Underneath the graphics, the ball utilizes Nike Control technology with debossed grooves and engineered paneling designed to deliver stable aerodynamics and consistent touch in all conditions. The new ball will be used across all 26-27 WSL, WSL2, and domestic cup matches.
FIFA Kit Creator Adds Dozens of New Old & 26-27 Kit Templates
FIFA Kit Creator has expanded their extensive template library with a large batch of brand-new jersey structures.
The latest update introduces base designs for the upcoming 26-27 season alongside classic retro cuts from iconic past eras. Creators matteuscm and KARAVASHKIN contributed heavily to this release, bringing fresh builds across major manufacturers including Adidas, Nike, Puma, Castore, Hummel, and Umbro. Among the modern additions are official base templates for upcoming club kits such as the Adidas 26-27 AS Roma and Tiro 27 cuts, the Nike 26-27 SC Freiburg template, Castore 26-27 Everton home layout, and new Puma designs for Palmeiras and Fluminense.
Updated national team templates for Ireland, Denmark, Indonesia, and DR Congo are also now available for creators to customize.
Beyond contemporary 26-27 cuts, the update adds several famous historical templates. Users can create concepts using nostalgic patterns like the Adidas 2004 Greece home template, the 05-06 AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen cuts, Nike 2010 and 2014 Brazil silhouettes, and Puma 2006 Italy away template.
All new template options are live and available on FIFA Kit Creator.
Outstanding CP Cacereño 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Spanish club CP Cacereño and new kit supplier Hummel have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Marking the beginning of their technical partnership, Hummel has created two distinct custom designs heavily inspired by local culture and mythology.
The CP Cacereño 26-27 home kit features a rich green base dominated by an intricate graphic depicting dragon scales across the front panel. The design links directly to the club's release slogan, "No soy un futbolista, soy un dragón". White detailing is applied to the classic collar, sleeve cuffs, Hummel chevrons, and sponsor logos to complete the jersey.
The 26-27 away kit presents a half-and-half split layout featuring a white base paired with an orange front panel. The bottom portion of the shirt highlights a graphic illustration of the historic fortress walls of Cáceres alongside dragon tail motifs, finished with fine black detailing along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.
Samsunspor 26-27 Home Kit Released
Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor has officially launched its new striped home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Hummel.
The Hummel Samsunspor 26-27 home jersey features vertical red stripes over a white base, paired with plain white sleeves accented by red sleeve cuffs. A red polo collar with white edge piping and a red V-neck inset gives the shirt a classic look, while iconic white Hummel chevrons rest on the shoulders.
The reverse side of the shirt incorporates a white back panel for player names and numbers, framed by red stripe details at the top and bottom hem, along with red Samsunspor lettering printed on the upper back. The kit is now officially available for pre-order.
Lazio End Polymarket Shirt Sponsorship Deal After Italian Regulatory Block
SS Lazio's front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with prediction market platform Polymarket has come to an abrupt end just months after being announced. The multi-year agreement, signed in April 2026 and valued at over 20 million euros, faced immediate trouble following regulatory action in Italy. The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) placed Polymarket on its blacklist, classifying the platform as an unlicensed gambling operator and blocking domain access nationwide.
Following the ban, Lazio removed all Polymarket branding from their official website, club store, and team kits. The Biancocelesti took the field with blank kit fronts during their recent 26-27 pre-season friendly against Avellino. This rapid disappearance comes shortly after the club had finally resolved a three-year shirt sponsor drought that dated back to the end of the 22-23 season.
Reports indicate that Lazio and Polymarket are now negotiating an economic resolution to terminate the partnership. A financial settlement will allow the club to clear any contractual obligations and seek a replacement main sponsor before the 26-27 Serie A season kicks off.