Boot Watch #010 | Camouflaged, Iconic and Unique Boots
Jan 31, 2016, by Chris
We are back with the last January edition of our Boot Watch. And while there already have been various unique boot spottings in the past week, we managed to gather at least some new boots that are even more outstanding than those we've already covered on our website in the past seven days (See them all here).
Jesé Rodríguez | Blackout Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Superfly
Real Madrid's Jesé Rodríguez again laced up in a blackout version of the next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 2016-2017 Boots this week. However, as we already revealed the launch colorway of next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots 10 days ago, that's nothing very interesting anymore.
Neymar | Camouflaged Nike Hypervenom 'Ousadia Alegria'
Neymar not only received his first signature boots for 2016, the Brazilian superstar even managed to get two 'very different' modified editions of the boots from the Swoosh. And while he both laced up in camouflaged boots with and without the collar on Friday, he - not surprisingly - wore his beloved low-cut camouflaged Nike Hypervenom Boot that is in fact just a Nike Mercurial Vapor X against Atlético.
Walcott | Modified Adidas X Primeknit
Theo Walcott, who previously laced up in camouflaged Adidas X boots that were in fact just Adidas F50 Adizero 2014 Boots, debuted his custom version of the Solar Yellow Adidas X Primeknit Boot that features a Sprintframe sole plate (He even showed off his camouflaged boots on Twitter).
Juan Mata | Black Adidas Ace PureControl
Juan Mata became the first player to debut the black version of the laceless Adidas Ace PureControl Cleats after Yanga-Mbiwa from Olympique Lyonnais already showed off the boots six days ago.
Mats Hummels | Black Adidas Ace 16 Primeknit
Whereas Juan Mata laced up in the laceless edition of the knitted Adidas Ace Boots (PureControl), Mats Hummels opted for the knitted version with the laces that looks not roughly as classy.
Tiago Mota | Nike Mercurial Vapor VI
Tiago Mota laced up in the bold 'Voltage Cherry' Edition of the Nike Mercurial Vapor VI Boots that was released in 2010.
Giuseppe Bellusci - Completely Custom Nike Magista Obra
Giuseppe Bellusci from Leeds United was spotted wearing a completely custom version of the Nike Magista Obra Boot that he created using Nike's customization service NikeID. Why are they completely custom? Because he cut off parts of the Dynamic Fit collar.
Tom Huddlestone - Cut-Off Nike Magista
Whereas Bellusci just cut off some parts of his collar, Thom Huddlestone from Hull City got completely rid off the 'Dynamic Fit collar'.
Paul Caddis | Adidas Copa Mundial
Whereas Huddlestone had to remove the collar of his boots to create a traditional low-cut version, Paul Caddis just chose to wear the Adidas Copa Mundial. Quite clever.
Dylan Fox & Andrew Durante | Blackout Puma King & Nike CTR Maestri IV
This is our favorite spot of the week. Wellington Phoenix's Dylan Fox laced up in the last regular colorway of the Nike CTR Cleats, whereas his teammate Andrew Durante opted for much less striking boots - Blackout Puma King's.
Anthony Gerrard | Adidas Predator LZ II
Oldham Athletic's Anthony Gerrard opted for the blue, white and orange colorway of the Adidas Predator LZ II Boots. Not a bad choice to be honest.
We hope you enjoyed reading through this week's Boot Watch as much as last week. And, as always, please let us know if you have another spot or found an error in our work.
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.
