Boot Watch #007 | FA Cup, Murillo, Totti
Jan 11, 2016, by Pat
We're back with episode 7 of Boot Watch overall, the second of the year. This weekend's FA Cup matches provided lots of interesting boot spot possibilities, while the Italian and Spanish leagues also continued their respective schedules.
Lee Holmes - Blackout Nike Mercurial Vapor X CR7
This weekend's FA Cup matches allowed for lots of lower league teams in England to take the center stage, including Exter City who held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw. Exter's Lee Holmes provided an interesting boot spot on the occasion by lacing up in partially blacked-out Nike Mercurial Vapor X Cristiano Ronaldo boots from the Gala collection.
Yoann Gourcuff - Blackout Adidas Copa Mundial
Rennes' Yoann Gourcuff, who had been wearing Puma football boots for some time, decided to make a switch to blacked-out Adidas Copa Mundial soccer cleats for the game against Lorient. Thanks to @Footpack for the spot.
Eljero Elia - Nike Mercurial Superfly IV
Feyenoord's Eljero Elia opted to give his Nike Mercurial Superfly football boots to a custom touch by essentially cutting off most of the model's iconic Dynamic Fit collar.
Jeison Murillo - Nike Magista Obra
After wearing blackout Nike Magista Obra boots in Inter's mid-week fixture, center back Jeison Murillo was back in the regular "Metallic Pewter" colorway this weekend.
Robbie Fowler - Nike Tiempo Legend V
Appearing in a Liverpool Legends match, former Reds star Robbie Fowler went for a truly unique pair of Nike Tiempo Legend V boots with blacked-out brandings and extensive taping.
Closer look: Robbie Fowler's Nike Tiempo Legends
Adnan Januzaj - Nike Mercurial Superfly
In one of his last training sessions as a Borussia Dortmund player, Manchester United's Adidas Januzaj wore a pair of standard Nike Mercurial Vapor X soccer cleats from the latest Liquid Chrome Pack.
Announced as a player of New Balance's re-ignited football boots business a year ago, Januzaj actually continued sporting Nike Mercurial boots and it now looks as if he's officially back with the Swoosh.
Muhamed Bešić - Nike Mercurial Superfly
Another player to go for the collar-less look this week was Everton's Muhamed Bešić, who laced up in orange and white Nike Mercurial Superfly boots from 2014.
Abou Diaby - WizWedge
Former Arsenal ace Abou Diaby grabbed a lot of the attention this week, appearing in football boots from a new brand altogether. WizWedge aims to offer a low-key and traditional take at the soccer cleat in order to reduce the risk of injuries; and what better player would there be to endorse this concept than Diaby.
Everything about the totally new WizWedge football boot.
Francesco Totti - Nike Tiempo Legend VI
Francesco Totti made his much-awaited return to the pitch for AS Roma this weekend. Ready for the occasion where his extremely customized Nike Tiempo boots, based for the first time on the sixth-generation Nike Tiempo Legend VI.
Francesco Totti Debuts One-of-a-Kind Next-Gen Nike Tiempo Boots With Trademark Tongue
David Buchanan - Blackout Umbro Velocita
Another boot spot from the FA Cup is Northampton's David Buchanan who laced up in what appeared to be a pair of blackout Umbro Velocita football boots. A classy choice no doubt.
Sarper Baris Saka - Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7
One of the more unusual spots this week was provided by Turkish referee Sarper Baris Saka who laced up in a pair of Nike Mercurial Superfly Cristiano Ronaldo signature boots in Galatasaray's cup match this weekend.
That's it for episode seven of Boot Watch. We hope you enjoyed it and as always, please let us know if you find an error or have another interesting spot we missed.
Crawley Town 26-27 Home Kit Released
Erreà and Crawley Town have officially revealed the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Inspired by the team's Red Devils nickname, the primary red jersey features a dynamic subtle flame pattern across the body, complemented by contrasting white trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs. The inner collar is inscribed with the club's Latin motto Noli Cedere, while white Erreà branding and main sponsor uptime complete the look.
Southend United 26-27 Anniversary Kit Released
Italian brand Erreà and Southend United have revealed the club's special 26-27 anniversary kit, marking 120 years since the Blues were established in 1906. Presented in black with white collar details and trim, the standout feature of the shirt is a tonal front pattern formed by the names of every player to represent Southend United between 1906 and 2026.
Swansea City 26-27 Home Kit Released
Swansea City and Joma have officially launched the club's new home kit for the 26-27 Championship season. The new design reintroduces copper detailing to the home strip for the first time in over a decade, paying homage to the city's rich industrial heritage.
Built on a traditional white base, the jersey features elegant copper and black vertical pinstripes across the front. Copper trim extends to the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, creating a stylish contrast alongside the black Joma logo and monochrome club crest.
The 26-27 home kit also debuts new front-of-shirt sponsor AG1, with ASI:One appearing on the sleeve. White shorts and white socks with matching copper trim complete the complete home kit.
Jagiellonia Białystok 26-27 Away & Third Kits Released
Polish Ekstraklasa club Jagiellonia Białystok and technical supplier Macron have officially launched the club's new away and third kits for the 26-27 season. Designed in collaboration with kit creator w_kitz, both jerseys celebrate local heritage and regional identity.
The Jagiellonia Białystok 26-27 away kit comes in an off-white colorway paired with deep burgundy trim. Drawing inspiration from the traditions of the historical Jagiellon dynasty, the jersey features a classic polo collar with button detailing, subtle tonal jacquard elements, and monochrome burgundy logos alongside the club crest.
Completing the lineup, the 26-27 third kit introduces a rich red and maroon palette highlighted by an intricate repeating mosaic pattern across the front and sleeves. This ornamental design pays tribute to the regional culture of Podlasie. White branding and trim provide clear contrast against the patterned base, giving the kit a distinctive look on the pitch.
Grenoble Foot 38 26-27 Home Kit Released
French Ligue 2 club Grenoble Foot 38 and Nike have officially revealed the club's new home jersey for the 26-27 season.
The Nike GF38 26-27 home shirt features a half-and-half design split between bright royal blue and dark navy. The split extends across the front and alternating sleeves, while a subtle tonal chevron graphic runs across the front body. Clean white details feature on the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, Nike Swoosh, and Carrefour front shirt logo.
Adding a touch of local identity, the quarterly coat of arms of the historical Dauphiné region is placed on the upper back just below the collar. The new kit is now available through the club's official boutique.
Atlético Madrid Launch Special Over the Pitch Nameset
Atlético Madrid have teamed up with South Korean football culture studio Over the Pitch to reveal a special custom nameset collaboration. Building on their established partnership through the Atleti Creators Club, the new release introduces custom typography and back-of-shirt graphics rooted in traditional Korean heritage.
The standout element of the design is a detailed Korean tiger illustration cascading down the center of the shirt number. Accompanying the numbers, the player names feature artistic Korean-style lettering.
The special font is showcased on both Atlético's 26-27 red-and-white home kit and dark away shirt in a photoshoot set within a traditional Korean interior.
