Revealed: Has Antoine Griezmann Been Spotted Wearing Nike Boots?
Aug 22, 2016, by Chris
Update: UEFA's Champions League Instagram account posted a picture of Antoine Griezmann wearing blackout boots in one of last season's UEFA Champions League match. However, while the picture suggests that there is a Swoosh on the boot, it's just the blackout Puma evoSPEED cleat he wore in some matches last season (thanks to our users for the hint).
Update 17/01/2016: Antoine Griezmann has again laced up in the next-gen Puma evoSPEED Boots in Atlético's training sessions on January 15 and 16. The second generation of the Puma evoSPEED Cleats is set to be released in Summer 2016.
This was anything but easy to detect. Atlético Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has already worn the next-gen Puma evoSPEED SL 2016 Soccer Cleats in two actual matches. Whereas we previously wrongly declared Antoine Griezmann's Blackout Boots as first-gen Puma evoSPEED SL and therefore also wrongly concluded that he would leave Puma, a new picture from Atlético's Champions League clash against SL Benfica reveals that he has actually worn what is expected to be a blackout version of the upcoming Puma evoSPEED SL II (Thanks to @footpack for the heads up).
Antoine Griezmann Shows Off Blackout Next-Gen Puma evoSPEED SL II Prototype Boots
Close-up picture of the blackout boots worn by Antoine Griezmann.
Boasting a stealth look, there is exactly one new picture that makes us sure that Griezmann has not worn the Puma evoSPEED SL I but the second-gen Puma evoSPEED SL II. While the Puma evoSPEED SL 2015 Boots feature a support skeleton with a remarkable honeycomb structure in the upper, Antoine Griezmann's latest blackout boots come with a smooth design on the instep without any remarkable structure. But now, let's finally get into the next-gen boots that seem to be almost identical as the first generation.
Blackout Puma evoSPEED SL I
The Blackout Puma evoSPEED SL II Boots worn by Antoine Griezmann feature a ultra-thin one-piece upper that looks identical to the first generation of the boots. The only difference seems to be the missing remarkable honeycomb support skeleton that we already mentioned above. The Puma evoSPEED SL II Cleats also come with almost the identical cut as the first generation at first glance.
And while the upper already seems to be nearly unchanged, the sole plate of the next-gen Puma evoSPEED SL II Cleats is exactly the same known from the first generation of the boots. Featuring just three studs in the heel area, the lightweight Nylon outsole of the Puma evoSPEED SL II Boots is made for ultimate speed and again comes with the trademark Speedtrack spine in the middle area for more stability.
So what more can we say about the next-gen Puma evoSPEED SL II Boots. While it's not known if the ultra-lightweight boots will last for more than ten matches this time, it's actually certain that the Puma evoSPEED SL II Boots will be launched approximately one year after the first generation (that's always the case with Puma). And as the Euro 2016 will take place in France next summer, Footy Headlines understands that Puma will launch the next-gen boots a bit earlier than they would usually do - likely in May 2015.
What do you think of the almost unchanged looking Puma evoSPEED SL II Boot? Let us know in the comments below.
Al Waab SC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Qatari Second Division side Al Waab SC has officially unveiled its new home, away, and third kits for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Spanish brand Joma. The Doha-based club steps into the new campaign with a complete and bespoke set of strips across all three outfield player designs as well as three goalkeeper options.
The Al Waab SC 26-27 home kit arrives in the club's traditional emerald green, featuring subtle textured wave graphics across the fabric alongside white accents on the round collar and sleeve cuffs. The away kit delivers a stealthy look in black, detailed with white contrast piping along the shoulders and collar. Meanwhile, the standout third shirt introduces a clean off-white base highlighted by flowing, abstract wave patterns in gold and dark bronze across the lower body and sleeves.
Completing the collection, Joma and Al Waab have revealed three goalkeeper shirts in light mint, vibrant yellow, and soft orange, each finished with geometric sleeve patterning. All kits are paired with matching shorts and socks to create complete uniform setups for the upcoming campaign.
No More Majid: Yousef Jameh Persepolis FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Persepolis FC and new kit supplier Yousef Jameh have revealed their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. The Iranian giants switch to the domestic manufacturer starting this campaign, replacing previous supplier Majid.
The Yousef Jameh Persepolis FC 2026-27 away jersey features a clean white base paired with detailed red accents. The sleeves are decorated with thin horizontal pinstripe graphics and subtle dot detailing, while the lower half of the front displays distinct vertical stripes composed of repeated 'MINAB 168' motifs and backpack icons. Further stylized red graphic elements sit across the upper chest alongside a monochrome red club crest.
White shorts and socks with matching red detailing complete the new Yousef Jameh Persepolis FC 26-27 away strip.
Pattaya United 26-27 Home, Away, Third & GK Kits Released
Thai League 2 club Pattaya United have officially presented their new kit collection for the 26-27 season. The kits are made by Thai sportswear brand M7 Sportwear, taking over technical supplier duties for the upcoming campaign.
The new collection showcases a range of distinct designs tailored for the Dolphins. The 26-27 home kit features classic light blue and white vertical stripes paired with a white polo collar and matching light blue shorts. The away kit delivers an eye-catching orange look detailed with yellow chevron accents across the chest and a graphic silhouette of the Pattaya city skyline along the lower front. Rounding out the outfield range, the third jersey comes in a stealthy dark teal base complemented by gold trim and a monochrome golden crest.
A vibrant pink goalkeeper kit featuring an all-over dynamic geometric pattern completes the 26-27 lineup for Pattaya United.
FK RFS 2026 Special Kit Released
Latvian Virslīga club FK RFS has teamed up with local streetwear and culture brand HOOD and Nike Latvia to unveil a special-edition kit, worn during their high-stakes Riga Derby clash against Riga FC.
Marking the first time in club history that RFS has debuted a custom one-off jersey for an official match, the design blends football performance with Riga street style. The shirt features dark tonal vertical stripes across the body, highlighted by a prominent gothic-inspired RFS wordmark on the front and flame-like graphic accents. The club's lion emblem is reimagined in a bright blue HOOD collaborative badge on the left chest, accompanied by a white Nike Swoosh on the right.
Completing the bold aesthetic is a matching gothic typeface for player names and numbers on the reverse. The limited-edition HOOD x RFS x Nike kit was made available exclusively in very limited quantities at LNK Sporta Parks on matchday.
Al Merrikh SC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Sudanese giants Al Merrikh SC have officially unveiled their new away kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Zayn Sports. The club, currently competing in the Rwanda Premier League, introduces the vibrant change look following the earlier rollout of their latest home and fourth shirts.
The Zayn Sports Al Merrikh 26-27 away shirt combines a vibrant yellow base with bold red accents. Across the front, dynamic diagonal dotted stripes create a modern look, complemented by tonal geometric patterns across the fabric. Solid red side panel inserts and matching sleeve cuffs add further contrast, while the club's signature star crest sits on the chest alongside the Zayn Sports logo.
Yellow shorts with red side panel striping and yellow socks complete the full Al Merrikh SC 2026-2027 away uniform.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Away Pre-Match Shirt Leaked
Official images of the Boca Juniors 26-27 away pre-match shirt have surfaced online by @KamilBerberler, offering a full look at the warm-up jersey that will accompany the club's upcoming retro-inspired away strip.
The Adidas Boca Juniors 2026-27 away pre-match shirt is predominantly navy blue with contrasting vibrant yellow raglan sleeves and a matching collar accent. In keeping with the aesthetic of the 26-27 away collection, the pre-match top features a yellow Adidas Trefoil logo on the right chest alongside a classic shield crest on the left. The back of the shirt is highlighted by bold collegiate-style "BOCA" lettering across the shoulders.
Designed for pre-game warm-ups ahead of away fixtures, the top matches the white shorts and socks of the pinstriped away kit. The full collection is expected to be released by Adidas very soon.
