Liverpool FC Legends vs Australia Legends | The Extraordinary Boots Worn by Players Such as Hamann, Fábio Aurélio and Rush
Jan 12, 2016, by Chris
Legendary players, one-of-a-kind boots. We take a closer at the boots worn in the match between Liverpool FC Legends and Australia Legends last Thursday. And while we already too a detailed look at what back then seemed to be the most interesting boot choice in the legend match (Robbie Fowler's Tape and Unbranded Nike Tiempo Legend Boot), we today took a more detailed look at the cleats worn by the legends and found some boot choices that were even more interesting, and that with large distance.
Robbie Fowler | Taped and Unbranded Nike Tiempo Legend Boots
Let's kick off with the boots that we already featured on this website last Friday. Former Liverpool FC striker Robbie Fowler laced up in unique pair of the Nike Tiempo Legend V Boot that boasted two remarkable elements: First, hidden brandings. Second, a strange tape around the toe box area (More info here).
Dietmar Hamann | Old Nike Premier
Liverpool's legend Dietmar Hamann, who is highly respected by supporters of Liverpool not only becuase of his involvement in the 2005 Champions League Final, laced up in pair of extremely old Nike Premier Boots (Interestingly, he wore Adidas Predator Boots in the 2005 CL Final).
Ned Zelic | Puma V1.08 Silver / Black / White
Ned Zelić, who played for not less than twelve different teams in his career, laced up in a silver, black and white pair of the Puma V1.08 Boots.
Ian Rush | Nike Premier
Ian Rush opted for the modern edition of Nike's classic Nike Premier Boots.
Phil Babb & Jason Colina | Adidas Predator LZ
Liverpool's Phil Babb and Australia's Jason Colina have less in common apart from the fact that both laced up in Adidas Predator LZ Boots. And while Phil Babb opted for the first generation of the boots, Jason Colina wore the black, red and white version of the second generation of the control boot.
Josip Skoko | Adidas Copa Mundial
Former central midfielder Josip Skoko laced up in the most classic boots that is available on the market. The infamous Adidas Copa Mundial.
Scott Chipperfield | Adidas Predator Powerswerve
Scott Chipperfield, who played for Swiss club FC Basel for more than a decade during his carrer, showed off the Adidas Predator Powerswerve 2009 Confed Cup Edition that boasts the colors of the flag of South Africa on the tongue and the inner sole.
Stephane Henchoz | Adidas Predator Powerswerve
Stephane Henchoz followed the same line as his one-off teammate Scott Chipperfield. But while the first mentioned laced up in the white Confed Cup Edition, Henchoz opted for a more classic black and white edition.
Steve Corica | Next-Gen Nike Tiempo
Steve Corica's boot choice was anything but extraordinary as he laced up in one of the newest football boots on the market (Black and White Edition of the Nike Tiempo Legend 6).
Vladimir Smicer | Adidas Copa Mundial Whiteout
Vladimir Smicer stood out wearing the almost all-white version of the iconic Adidas Copa Mundial Football Boots.
Mile Sterjovski | Reflective Nike Tiempo Legend V
Mile Sterjovski was actually nothing really special, However, we still decided to include him in this list as a picture of him in the players' tunnel perfectly shows off the reflective effect of his cleats.
John Aldridge | Warrior Skreamer
Former Republic of Ireland footballer John Aldridge laced up in black and yellow pair of the Warrior Skreamer Boots that was discounted together with Warrior Football.
Jason McAteer | Adidas Adipure IV Blackout / Gold
Jason McAteer showed off yet another discounted boots as he laced up in an almost blackout version of the Adidas Adipure IV Boots that were released in 2008.
Fabio Aurelio | Black Adidas F50 Adizero Prime Leather
Fabio Aurelio's boot is surely one of the most special cleats spotted in the match. He not only wore a discontinued boot (Adidas F50 Adizero Prime Leather), but he also blacked-out his footwear to hide the brandings of his boots. However, as large parts of the upper are already visible again, his blackout treatment must have been made a long time ago.
Australia's Second Keeper | Nike Tiempo Legend Totti
Australia's 'second goalkeeper' was the only player on the pitch who wore a limited-edition release as he opted for the utterly classy Nike Tiempo Legend V Premium Boots that most remarkably feature Totti's iconic fold-over tongue.
This might have been the most interesting match in terms of boots yet. What's your favorite boot featured in this special Boot Watch Edition? Let us know in the comments below.
OH Leuven 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club Oud-Heverlee Leuven have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Jako, the new shirt introduces a bold dark look for the upcoming domestic campaign.
The Jako OH Leuven 2026-27 away shirt features a black base with deep green vertical stripes and vibrant orange pinstripes running down the body. Dark green detailing appears on the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the Jako logo and club crest are centrally positioned on the chest.
What do you think of the new OH Leuven 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
New Material for UEFA Champions League Patches?
Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.
Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.
However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.
We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
Almere City 26-27 Cup Kit Released
Dutch club Almere City have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 Cup kit. Made by Craft, the special “HANASAKA!” shirt celebrates the club’s connection with Japan through owner Yanmar and the Yanmar Hanasaka International Youth Cup, an U19 tournament organised by Almere City at the Yanmar Stadion.
The Craft Almere City 2026-27 Cup shirt features a black base with subtle tonal cherry blossom branch motifs across the front. Mint green and pastel pink details add contrast, with a mint crew-neck collar and sponsor branding joined by a pink monochrome club crest, Craft logo and sleeve trims.
What do you think of the new Almere City 2026-27 Cup kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Sutton United 26-27 Third Kit Released
English club Sutton United and kit manufacturer VX3 have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign. Themed around the slogan "Where Passion Blooms," the release pays homage to the local area's historic lavender fields and was presented alongside players from the Sutton United Women's squad.
The VX3 Sutton United 26-27 third shirt is predominantly light lavender purple, paired with contrasting dark purple raglan sleeves and a matching polo collar. A monochrome purple club badge sits on the left chest, complemented by dark purple sponsor logos and an embroidered sprig of lavender on the upper back just below the neckline.
The new third kit completes Sutton United's kit set for the 2026-27 season alongside their previously released home and away strips.
Plymouth Argyle 26-27 Third Kit Released
Puma and Plymouth Argyle have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed to make a bold visual impact on the pitch, the new strip brings back a vibrant tangerine look for the Pilgrims.
The Puma Plymouth Argyle 2026-27 third jersey combines a vivid orange base with contrasting black trim across the collar, shoulders, and cuffs. The front proudly features a monochrome black version of Argyle's iconic Mayflower crest, accompanied by black Puma cat branding and sponsor detailing from Lighthouse Charity.
The new third kit is available immediately via Argyle's official online store and in-person retail locations.
Catania FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian club Catania FC and technical sponsor Erreà have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Arriving as part of the brand's "COLORI DEI TERRITORI" collection, the release completes the club's full wardrobe for the new campaign following the earlier debuts of their volcanic-themed third and traditional rossazzurri home strips.
The Erreà Catania 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, accented with dark grey detailing along the thick V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder trims. Across the front and sleeves, the jersey incorporates a subtle tonal graphic pattern inspired by local Catanese heritage and the city's iconic elephant symbol.
The new Catania FC 26-27 away uniform is completed with matching shorts and socks and is available now through the club's official retail channels.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Nike, the secondary strip arrives two weeks after the release of the club's traditional red-and-black home jersey.
The Nike FC Penafiel 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, highlighted by a classic horizontal chest band in red that is bordered by thin black stripes. A black polo-style collar with a front insert adds a refined touch to the design. The Nike Swoosh and FC Penafiel crest are placed inside the red chest hoop, while the ABANCA sponsor logo appears in black across the midriff.
White shorts with black detailing and white socks round off the clean look of the new FC Penafiel 26-27 away uniform, which is already available to purchase through the club's official channels.
