Gareth Bale Returns to Real Madrid Training Wearing New Camouflaged Adidas X 16.1 Boots
Feb 13, 2017, by Chris
Update: Gareth Bale has trained for the first time since November following an ankle injury wearing the new Adidas X 16.1 Red Limit boot with the same modifications as before, including the completely custom tongue construction.
Gareth Bale Returns to Real Madrid Training Wearing Camouflaged Adidas X 16.1 Red Limit Boots
Close-up with Bale's new boots.
Thanks to a new close-up picture, it was revealed that Gareth Bale has again received camouflaged boots after it was previously expected that he wore non-modified boots. He already wore camouflaged boots, but last-gen Adidas X 15.1 boots in this year's Euro.
Gareth Bale Receives Camouflaged Adidas X Stellar Pack Boots
Close-up with Gareth Bale's Stellar Pack soccer boots that he has not debuted yet.
Boasting the look of the Adidas X 16.1 Stellar Pack cleats, Gareth Bale's boots feature a completely different upper than the regular edition, while the sole plate seems to be identical. Whereas the regular Adidas X 16.1 boot comes with loops instead of holes for the laces, Bale's boot features holes. The upper material of Bale's boot is also different to the standard version, and his boots also come with a special extra layer in the toe box area for increased durability.
Interestingly, Bale's boots come with a white X logo on the tongue (standard version features no logo), while the shape of the techfit collar also seems to be different.
Apart from those unique modifications, the boots of the Welshman come with the standard customizations of professionals. They feature the Welsh flag as well as Bale's signature logo on the tongue.
Gareth Bale stands out in this year's Euro as one of the best players. And even though he has been wearing the same cleats for several months now, we decided to take a closer look at his one-of-a-kind cleats after Wales reached the quarter final and Bale's footwear caught the attention of football boot fanatics around the globe.
Bale's 2016 Euro Boots
Close-up picture of Gareth Bale's 2016 Euro football boot.
Featuring the design of the black, white and pink Adidas X 15.1 boots, Gareth Bale's cleats are nothing but a regular Adidas X. They feature a Adidas F50 Adizero Sprintframe sole plate that is completely different to the standard outsole of the Adidas X, while all other parts are the same as the regular Adidas X 15.1 boots.
Gareth Bale laces up in camouflaged boots this Euro
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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.
Samsunspor 26-27 Home Kit Released
Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor has officially launched its new striped home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Hummel.
The Hummel Samsunspor 26-27 home jersey features vertical red stripes over a white base, paired with plain white sleeves accented by red sleeve cuffs. A red polo collar with white edge piping and a red V-neck inset gives the shirt a classic look, while iconic white Hummel chevrons rest on the shoulders.
The reverse side of the shirt incorporates a white back panel for player names and numbers, framed by red stripe details at the top and bottom hem, along with red Samsunspor lettering printed on the upper back. The kit is now officially available for pre-order.
Lazio End Polymarket Shirt Sponsorship Deal After Italian Regulatory Block
SS Lazio's front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with prediction market platform Polymarket has come to an abrupt end just months after being announced. The multi-year agreement, signed in April 2026 and valued at over 20 million euros, faced immediate trouble following regulatory action in Italy. The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) placed Polymarket on its blacklist, classifying the platform as an unlicensed gambling operator and blocking domain access nationwide.
Following the ban, Lazio removed all Polymarket branding from their official website, club store, and team kits. The Biancocelesti took the field with blank kit fronts during their recent 26-27 pre-season friendly against Avellino. This rapid disappearance comes shortly after the club had finally resolved a three-year shirt sponsor drought that dated back to the end of the 22-23 season.
Reports indicate that Lazio and Polymarket are now negotiating an economic resolution to terminate the partnership. A financial settlement will allow the club to clear any contractual obligations and seek a replacement main sponsor before the 26-27 Serie A season kicks off.