Donovan and Zardes Reveal Striking Adidas Messi 2015-2016 Boots and Next-Gen Nike Tiempo Legend
Nov 5, 2015, by Chris
Reveal the unreleased. Former LA Galaxy superstar Landon Donovan has published an image on social media of him with Gyasi Zardes revealing two unreleased boots at once - a blackout version of the Nike Tiempo Legend 6 Boots, and the striking Adidas Messi 2015-2016 Cleats.
Landon Donovan, who retired at the end of 2014, is set to make return on the pitch in David Beckham's “Match for Children” at Old Trafford on Nov. 14, a charity game benefiting UNICEF. And as he the former US striker want to be ready for the match, he trained with LA Galaxy's team for the first time in eleven months.
Landon Donovan x Blackout Next-Gen Nike Tiempo Legend VI Cleat Prototypes
Close-up picture of Donovan's Nike Tiempo Legend 6 Boots.
Landon Donovan, who laced up in the Nike CTR Boots until his very last match, holds a blackout version of the next-gen Nike Tiempo Boots in his hands. And as the sun is glowing over California, his picture perfectly shows the main innovation of the sixth generation of Nike's modern heritage boot - the all-new upper construction that allows Nike to remove the traditional stitching of leather boots in the forefoot area.
Set to be released in December 2016, the next generation of the Nike Tiempo Legend 6 Cleat combines a premium Kangaroo leather upper with an all-new 'xray' skeleton construction. Therefore, the next-gen Nike Tiempo Legend VI Boots offer a consistent fit without much stretching over time, and that without the classic stitching seen on traditional leather boots.
But as various players have already been training in blackout Nike Tiempo Legend 6 Boots and there are almost endless leaked pictures of the cleat, it's more interesting to take a closer look at the boots worn by LA Galaxy youngster Gyasi Zardes.
Gyasi Zardes x Striking Adidas Messi 2015-2016 Boots
Close-up picture of Zardes's Messi 2015-2016 Boots.
Gyasi Zardes is wearing a non-modified of the fourth Adidas Messi boot for this season. Even though the boots feature exactly the same technologies as the Adidas Messi 15.1 Boots, the striking Adidas Messi 2016 Boot looks nevertheless entirely different to the launch paint job.
Made to stand out on the pitch, the black, green and red Adidas Messi 2015-2016 Boots boast the trademark Messi branding on the upper while fading from a black forefoot area to a striking red heel.
But why is Zardes wearing the unreleased Adidas Messi 2015-2016 Boots? Backed by the man behind the silo, Zardes is one of 10 players who were endorsed by Argentina and Barcelona superstar Messi to sport his boots for one year (Find out more about Zardes' unique boot story here).
That's anything but ordinary. Do you prefer the classic look of blackout boots over the striking Adidas Messi 2015-2016 Boots? Let us know in the comments below.
Venezia and Rapid Wien Release Special Collaborative Kit
Venezia FC and SK Rapid have unveiled two special limited-edition jerseys to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the historic friendship between their supporters and clubs. The twinning, which officially traces back to January 15, 2000, was commemorated on the pitch during an international friendly at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, with both sides wearing the bespoke designs.
The collaboration includes two distinct shirts designed in close cooperation with the fan groups. The black Unione jersey features an all-over diamond jacquard pattern, complemented by Venezia's orange and green checkerboard on the right shoulder and Rapid's green and white stripes on the left. The white Unione shirt presents a split look blending green and orange accents with line illustrations of iconic architectural landmarks from both Venice and Vienna, including the Doge's Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Both designs place the lion of Saint Mark and the Austrian eagle crests side by side above the date 15.01.2000.
During the friendly match on the Venetian lagoon, the hosts wore the black kit while Rapid took to the pitch in the white version, with Venezia edging a 1-0 victory. The limited-edition jerseys have been made available to supporters through Venezia's official online store and physical club shops.
Unique Jordan PSG 26-27 Third Goalkeeper Kit Leaked - Inspired by Bernard Lama
The striking new goalkeeper jersey from the upcoming Paris Saint-Germain x Jordan third collection has leaked courtesy of PSG insider @lasource75006. Scheduled to drop in the coming weeks alongside the club's 26-27 third player kit, the long-sleeve piece pays direct homage to iconic former Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper Bernard Lama.
The Jordan PSG 26-27 third goalkeeper shirt draws inspiration from the distinctive Nike template worn by Lama during the 1997-98 season. It features a vibrant red base with sharp black vertical stripes tapering upward from the lower hem. The long sleeves are adorned with dynamic graphic streaks in shades of purple, blue, and black, perfectly channeling the flamboyant goalkeeper aesthetics of the late 1990s.
Gold detailing rounds off the design, highlighted by a centrally aligned Jordan Jumpman sitting above a monochrome Paris Saint-Germain crest and the Qatar Airways chest sponsor.
Neuchâtel Xamax 26-27 Fête des Vendanges Special Kit Released
Swiss Challenge League side Neuchâtel Xamax and technical partner Capelli Sport have officially released a special-edition kit for the 2026 Fête des Vendanges, Neuchâtel's iconic annual wine harvest festival. The bespoke design pays tribute to a historic local milestone, commemorating the 750th anniversary of the consecration of the Collegiate Church of Neuchâtel (Collégiale de Neuchâtel), which took place in 1276.
The Capelli Neuchâtel Xamax 26-27 Fête des Vendanges shirt arrives in a sharp black and silver colorway, covered in intricate architectural illustrations of the famous landmark. The front of the jersey features repeating linework depicting the church's Gothic arches, towers, and rose windows, flowing into detailed clock faces and decorative borders around the lower hem. Finished with matching ornate patterns along the collar and cuffs, all sponsor and club logos are rendered in monochrome silver
Montenegro 2026 Home & Away Kits Released
Italian sportswear brand Legea has rolled out the new home and away kits for the Montenegro national football team. The long-standing partnership between Legea and the Football Association of Montenegro continues with a fresh set of bespoke designs showcased on display mannequins.
The new Montenegro 2026 home kit is predominantly red, accented with two prominent yellow vertical stripes running down the front of the jersey. In line with the central design focus, the white Legea wordmark and the national federation crest sit centrally on the chest above yellow squad numbering. The strip is rounded off with red shorts featuring yellow detailing and matching red socks.
The 2026 away kit adopts an inverted approach on a clean white base. It features a bold central vertical band in red, neatly outlined by thin yellow borders that run from the collar down to the hem. The Legea logo, national team crest, and front numbers are all aligned inside the central red stripe, completed by white shorts and white socks with subtle red and yellow trims.
