Boot Watch #015 | Memphis, Lukaku, Klose
It's Sunday, which means Boot Watch is back for the first episode this month. Boot Watch #014 features lots of interesting spots, including various blackouts, as well as prominent boot switches and boot debuts. But let's get right into it.
Memphis Depay - Under Armour SpeedForm 'Tutti Frutti'
As announced in advance, Manchester United's Memphis Depay laced up in the colorful, Netherlands-inspired Under Armour SpeedForm boots for Mother's Day.
Romelo Lukaku - Nike Mercurial Vapor X
Usually a Hypervenom Phinish player, Everton's Romelo Lukaku wore a pair of Bright Mango Nike Mercurial Vapor X for this weekend's Premier League game against West Ham.
Benjamin Mendy - Nike Mercurial Superfly
Olympique Marseille's Benjamin Mendy treated his Bright Mango Nike Mercurial Superfly boots a truly special makeover, painting most of the lower half in black to create a one-of-a-kind football boot.
Darko Brasanac - miadidas Ace 15.1
Partizan's Darko Brasanac utilized Adidas' miadidas customization service to come with a pair of classy, white and blue Adidas Ace 15.1 boots.
Ki Sung-Yueng - Nike Hypervenom Phinish
Swansea City's Ki Sung-Yueng drew attention this week pay wearing a pair of blacked-out Nike Hypervenom Phinish cleats against Arsenal.
Kasper Schmeichel - Nike Tiempo Legend V
Most likely on the look-out for a new contract, Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel finally gave his Nike Tiempo Legend V boots a more proper whiteout look on Tuesday, having only taped over the brandings previously. This weekend, he was back in the Crimson paint job of the Nike Tiempo Legend VI.
Munir El Haddadi - Adidas Ace 16.1 Primeknit
Normally wearing the X, FC Barcelona's Munir El Haddadi made the switch to the Adidas Ace 16.1 Primeknit football boots for the game at Eibar where he scored the opener.
Miroslav Klose - Nike Hypervenom Phantom II
Following speculation over a possible brand switch, all-time World Cup top scorer Miroslav Klose was back in regular Nike Hypervenom Phantom II boots this weekend.
Cristian Molinaro - Nike Tiempo Legend IV
Torino's Cristian Molinaro wore almost three-year old Nike Tiempo Legend IV cleats for the clash with Lazio.
Marco Borriello -
Former Juventus player Marco Borriello wore a pair of classy blackout boots for the game against his old club, believed to be Nike Mercurial Superfly IVs.
Anthony Mounier - Puma evoSPEED Dragon
Another interesting Serie A spot was supplied by Bologna's Anthony Mounier, who laced up in a pair of white, green and red Puma evoSPEED Dragon boots that dropped in April 2015.
Mark Davies - Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7 Lava
Bolton's Mark Davies was spotted wearing 'Lava' Nike Mercurial Vapor Cristiano Ronaldo boots this week.
e hope you enjoyed this week's spots and, as always, please make sure to let us know if you find any errors or even suggest own spots we might have missed.
CD Numancia 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Spanish club CD Numancia and their long-time technical sponsor Erreà have officially unveiled the club's new kits for the 2026-27 season. The launch celebrates a historic milestone, marking 20 years of uninterrupted partnership between the team and the Italian sportswear brand. To honor this two-decade collaboration, the new designs reinterpret the essence of the original kits from the 2006-07 season, when Erreà first began outfitting the Soria-based side.
The CD Numancia 2026-2027 home kit returns to the club's traditional deep red base with blue details, directly inspired by the 2006-07 template. It features a classic central shield placement, reviving a vintage aesthetic that defined the early days of the partnership. The away kit reverses this color scheme, utilizing a crisp white base with red and blue accents. Rounding out the set, the third kit introduces a clean black design with red and white elements that firmly connect to Numancia's identity.
Nike x G-Dragon South Korea 2026 World Cup Collection Debuted
In the recent match between South Korea and Mexico, the South Korean players wore special anthem jackets and pre-match shirt from a lifestyle collection created in collaboration with global star G-Dragon.
Black/Green Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Boots Spotted
In the opening match between Haiti and Scotland, left-back Martin Expérience was spotted wearing the Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 boots in a black/green colorway. It is expected to be released soon.
Livingston FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Livingston FC have officially unveiled their new 2026027 home kit, made by Joma.
The new Joma Livingston FC 2026-27 home shirt features a dominant amber-yellow colorway and a large polo collar. The jersey also incorporates subtle embossed patterns that add a refined touch to the design.
Hibernian FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Hibernian FC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit and simultaneously announced a partnership with Reebok, replacing Joma as the club’s kit supplier.
The new jersey features a dark green base, complemented by a polo collar and raglan sleeves with white accents. Both the collar and sleeve cuffs are white, finished with green trim.
World Cup 'Debut' Patch is Attached to the Boots
Midfielder Luis Romo (31) made a memorable impact in his FIFA World Cup debut, scoring the only goal in Mexico’s 1-0 victory over South Africa. The win also made Mexico the first team to secure a place in the knockout stage.
Making his first-ever World Cup appearance, Luis Romo naturally had the honor of wearing the World Cup “Debut” Patch. Interestingly, however, he chose to attach it to his Tiempo Maestro boots rather than wear it on his shirt sleeve like most other players.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Pre-Match Shirt Leaked - Official Look
@opaleak has leaked 2 new pictures of the new Adidas Boca 26-27 pre-match shirt.
The Boca Juniors 2026-27 pre-match jersey features a half-and-half design in the club's traditional colors, with a yellow right side and blue left side, complemented by contrasting sleeve colors and a blue crew-neck collar.
