Boot Watch #016 - Unreleased, Custom and Classic Boots
Mar 14, 2016, by Pat
It seems the recent national team kits influx has caught us of guard a bit, but anyway, here we are with Boot Watch #016. We hope you enjoy it enough to look past the delay.
Guillermo Beltran - Nike Mercurial Vapor X
The Copa Libertadores was the stage for what appears to have been the world premiere of the stunning next Nike Mercurial Vapor X colorway.
Thiago Motta - Mizuno Morelia II
Someone else's boots who caught the people's attention this week where Thiago Motta's timeless Mizuno Morelia II football boots, although it wasn't exactly for the right reasons.
Evie Clarke - Pantofolo D'Oro Lazzarini
England U19's Evie Clarke, who was already featured in this series last month, laced up in all-red Pantofolo D'Oro Lazzarinis this week.
Truong Dinh Luat - Nike Air Legend III
Vietnamese center back Truong Dinh Luat was spotted wearing a classy pair of Nike Air Legend IIIs, released in 2010.
Victor Vazquez - Nike Tiempo Legend VI
Ever since hitting NIKEiD in December, the Nike Tiempo Legend VI has enjoyed great popularity amongst amateurs and professionals alike, the latest being Cruz Azul's Victor Vazquez, who created a stunning white-and-blue paint job for the iconic silo's latest rollout.
Yosuke Kashiwagi - Adidas Ace 15.1
Not only Nike's boots can be customized, obviously, as shown by Urawa Red Diamond's Yosuke Kashiwagi. This white, blue and red Adidas Ace 15 definitely isn't one for everyone, but maybe that's exactly the point of custom boots.
Giovanni Moreno - Adidas Ace 16.1 Primeknit
We've not really seen this Adidas Ace 16 paint job on the pitch yet, which is a shame.
Zheng Zheng - Nike Mercurial Vapor VIII
With the launch of the next-gen Nike Mercurial Vapor XI football boots around the corner, Zheng Zheng of Shandong Luneng decided to give the iconic, color-blocking Euro 2012 Nike Mercurial Vapor VII cleats a runout this week.
Almog Cohen - Adidas X 15.1
Ingolstadt's Almog Cohen was spotted wearing a pair of completely blacked-out Adidas X 15.1 football boots. It's not known whether the Israelian is on the hunt for a new contract or just enjoys a pair of classic cleats, although the latter options seems more likely considering he has been wearing the blackouts for a long time.
Hugo Almeida - Adidas Predator Instinct
Renowed for his powerful strike, Hannover 96 striker Hugo Almeida laced up in a pair of Adidas Predator Instinct soccer boots this weekend. This particular colorway, one of the last Predator launches ever, was released in January 2015.
Christopher Schorch - Nike Magista Obra
Energie Cottbus (German third division) defender Christopher Schorch this weekend wore what looks like the Academy Pack edition of the Nike Magista Obra boots, but are more likely just NIKEiD customs.
We 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.
No More Nike: Adidas Poland 2027 Anthem Jacket Leaked
Based on leaks from Footy Headlines, our partner @whatthekit_x created a mockup of the new adidas Poland pre-match jacket, offering an early look at the team's new era with the German brand. From 2027, Adidas will replace Nike as Poland's official kit supplier, ending the American brand's 17-year partnership with the national team.
The jacket features a striking red base with large white eagle-wing graphics inspired by Poland's national coat of arms, creating a bold design closely linked to the White Eagles' identity.
PSG 26-27 Third Goalkeeper Kit Leaked
Based on leaked image from @lasource75006, our partner @whatthekit_x created a mockup of Matvey Safonov wearing the Jordan PSG 2026-27 third goalkeeper kit, inspiration from the distinctive Nike template worn by Lama during the 1997-98 season. It features a vibrant red base with sharp black vertical stripes tapering upward from the lower hem.
FUS Rabat 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Moroccan Botola Pro side FUS Rabat has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Spanish brand Joma. The capital club steps into the new campaign with a coordinated and sharp visual identity across both strips.
The Joma FUS Rabat 26-27 home shirt is predominantly red, anchored by a prominent central white stripe that runs down the body, broken only for the main sponsor. The fabric features an understated tonal texture throughout, accompanied by a clean white crew neck collar. Inverting the look, the 26-27 away shirt relies on a clean white base centered around a bold red vertical stripe and matching red accents.
Both jerseys carry the traditional FUS Rabat crest on the left chest, with Novec Groupe CDG and Cosumar featured as shirt sponsors. The away kit also includes neat Arabic calligraphy spelling out "Rabat" on the upper back above the player names and numbers. Matching shorts and socks complete the Moroccan club's new 26-27 wardrobe.
Sam Kerr Debuts Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Signature Boots
Sam Kerr has officially given her new Nike Mercurial signature boots their on-pitch debut, stepping out for Gotham FC in the vibrant design. Following Nike's official launch of the pair on September 21, 2026, the Australian forward wasted no time lacing them up for competitive action. Kerr took to the pitch wearing her preferred low-cut iteration of the silhouette, continuing her longstanding preference for low collars over the high dynamic fit collar.
This boot follows Kerr's debut signature Mercurial from 2025, which took inspiration from the coastal beaches of her hometown Perth.