Boot Watch #013 | Very Many Very Interesting Boots
Feb 21, 2016, by Chris
Welcome to Boot Watch #012. This week's football boots world was not very boring as Nike released seven signature Nike Tiempo Legend Boots. However, we still think that there can't be enough boots. So we yet again included as many interesting boots in this week's Boots Watch as possible for us - ranging from utterly classy custom boots to an all-new boot silo.
Blaise Matuidi - Nike Magista Obra BHM
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi finally debuted the stunning Nike Magista Obra Black History Month Boots in the Champions League clash against Chelsea last week. However, while he debuted the boots on Tuesday, he was back in the standard Nike Magista Obra Boots Colorway in Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Stade de Reims.
Thomas Müller - Adidas X Skeleton
FC Bayern Munich striker Thomas Müller already showed off his black boots more than one week ago. However, while we first though that Müller was wearing the limited edition Adidas X Fluid Black Pack Boots (scheduled to be released next month), we now know that Müller was wearing a totally new boot silo - the Adidas X15+ Skeleton.
Hulk - Mizuno Morelia Neo Origami Concept
Zenit superstar Hulk laced up in the ultra-classy Mizuno Morelia Neo Origami Concept Soccer Cleats in this week's Champions League clash against Benfica. The Mizuno Morelia Origami Concept Edition highlights the importance of peace with a subtle upper graphic pattern that shows the famous Origami Peace Crane.
Federico Vilar (Tijuana) - Red Adidas Predator Instinct
Club Tijuana goalkeeper Federico Vilar laced up in a 'red-out' version of the Adidas Predator Instinct Boot with a quite remarkable white tape on the upper.
Javier Pastore | Nike Magista Obra
PSG midfielder Javier Pastore made the switch from the Nike Mercurial Superfly to the Nike Magista Obra.
Paul Pogba Set to Join Adidas
La Gazzetta dello Sport yesterday reported that Paul Pogba has signed a contract with Adidas worth €40 million over ten years. However, Paul Pogba still laced up in his unbranded blackout laceless Adidas Ace PureControl boots in Juventus' last match ahead of the CL clash Bayern Munich.
Josee Belanger | Red Adidas Gloro 16.1
Canadian international Josee Belanger opted for the classy red, white and black edition of the Adidas Gloro 2016 Boots in the crucial CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Semi-finals match against Costa Rica that secured Canada their spot in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Kenny Saief | Nike Premier White / Red
KAA Gent's Kenny Saief made a classy statement on the pitch against German side VfL Wolfsburg wearing the white and red edition of the Nike Premier that was released as part of the Nike Tiempo Legends Premier Pack.
Stefano Okaka Chuka | Blacked-Out Adidas Ace 16+ Primeknit
RSC Anderlecht's Stefano Okaka Chuka has become the first player to be spotted wearing a blacked-out version of the second-gen Adidas Ace Boots that were, interestingly, just sent out to players around one month ago.
Yoann Barbet - Gold Nike Magista Obra iD
Yoann Barbet from English Championship club Brentford made a bold statement on the pitch wearing a golden version of the Nike Magista Obra Boots that he created with NikeId.
??? - Blacked-out Nike Mercurial Vapor X Boots
A player from Polish side Olimpii Grudziądz was spotted wearing a unique blacked-out version of the white and lime green Nike Mercurial Vapor X Boots that were launched more than a year ago.
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.
T90-Inspired Nike Barclays WSL 26-27 Ball Released
Nike and the Women's Super League have officially revealed the official match ball for the 26-27 Barclays WSL and WSL2 seasons. Built on Nike's Control ball model, the design draws heavy inspiration from Nike's iconic Total 90 era, bringing a retro-infused visual identity to top-tier English women's football.
The design features vibrant multi-coloured rings and graphic lines in red, pink, blue, and black against a white base. These accents are arranged to create a subtle strobe effect when spinning in flight, aiding visibility for players on the pitch. The Barclays WSL version features a gold Nike Swoosh inside the signature circular ring, while the WSL2 edition showcases a silver Swoosh paired with bright pink detailing.
Underneath the graphics, the ball utilizes Nike Control technology with debossed grooves and engineered paneling designed to deliver stable aerodynamics and consistent touch in all conditions. The new ball will be used across all 26-27 WSL, WSL2, and domestic cup matches.
FIFA Kit Creator Adds Dozens of New Old & 26-27 Kit Templates
FIFA Kit Creator has expanded their extensive template library with a large batch of brand-new jersey structures.
The latest update introduces base designs for the upcoming 26-27 season alongside classic retro cuts from iconic past eras. Creators matteuscm and KARAVASHKIN contributed heavily to this release, bringing fresh builds across major manufacturers including Adidas, Nike, Puma, Castore, Hummel, and Umbro. Among the modern additions are official base templates for upcoming club kits such as the Adidas 26-27 AS Roma and Tiro 27 cuts, the Nike 26-27 SC Freiburg template, Castore 26-27 Everton home layout, and new Puma designs for Palmeiras and Fluminense.
Updated national team templates for Ireland, Denmark, Indonesia, and DR Congo are also now available for creators to customize.
Beyond contemporary 26-27 cuts, the update adds several famous historical templates. Users can create concepts using nostalgic patterns like the Adidas 2004 Greece home template, the 05-06 AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen cuts, Nike 2010 and 2014 Brazil silhouettes, and Puma 2006 Italy away template.
All new template options are live and available on FIFA Kit Creator.
Outstanding CP Cacereño 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Spanish club CP Cacereño and new kit supplier Hummel have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Marking the beginning of their technical partnership, Hummel has created two distinct custom designs heavily inspired by local culture and mythology.
The CP Cacereño 26-27 home kit features a rich green base dominated by an intricate graphic depicting dragon scales across the front panel. The design links directly to the club's release slogan, "No soy un futbolista, soy un dragón". White detailing is applied to the classic collar, sleeve cuffs, Hummel chevrons, and sponsor logos to complete the jersey.
The 26-27 away kit presents a half-and-half split layout featuring a white base paired with an orange front panel. The bottom portion of the shirt highlights a graphic illustration of the historic fortress walls of Cáceres alongside dragon tail motifs, finished with fine black detailing along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.