Man City Shows Off WEIRD John Stones Boots
Sep 24, 2016, by Chris
Update: Manchester City have shown off John Stones' one-of-a-kind boots in the latest episode of Inside City. Featuring the same customizations as already described by us two months ago, the official Man City channel nevertheless gives us a rare high-res look at John Stones 'Weird Boots'.
Inside City Shows Off Custom John Stones Boots
Here is a close-up of John Stones' one-of-a-kind Hypervenom.
Today's game against Sunderland could mark John Stones' official debut for Man City after he joined the Guardiola-trained team from Everton last week. Man City provided us with a picture that shows off that John Stones is wearing custom Nike Hypervenom Phinish 2 boots.
John Stones' Custom Nike Hypervenom Phinish II
Featuring the 'new' honeycomb-like upper from the Nike Hypervenom II, Stones' boots feature the sole plate and the tongue of the Nike Tiempo Legend. Apart from that, John Stones' boots are the same as the standard edition of the low-cut agility boot.
Have you spotted any other players with similar customizations? Let us know in the comments below.
Betting Ban: Brazilian Club Vila Nova Announce BYD Main Shirt Sponsor Deal
Brazilian club Vila Nova FC has officially announced Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD as its new primary front-of-shirt sponsor. Described by the club as the largest commercial partnership in its history, the agreement places the BYD logo prominently on the chest of the team's Volt Sport kits through the end of 2026, with an option to extend into 2027.
The sponsorship is executed in collaboration with Saga, an authorized dealership network representing BYD in Brazil, whose small logo appears directly underneath the main BYD mark. The automotive manufacturer replaces previous shirt sponsor Bet da Sorte, following a wave of regulatory restrictions on betting companies operating in Brazilian football.
Currently fighting at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B table and chasing promotion to the top flight, Vila Nova is set to debut the redesigned shirts immediately. The landmark agreement secures vital financial stability for the club's promotion push while expanding BYD's growing footprint across South American football.
Legia Warsaw Release First Adidas Originals Collection in Decades
Legia Warsaw and Adidas have officially launched an all-new Originals lifestyle collection, marking the club's first dedicated project under the iconic Trefoil banner in decades. The retro-infused streetwear range draws heavily on vintage terrace fashion and archival sportswear aesthetics.
Rendered in Legia's traditional palette of green, white, and black, the drop includes classic full-zip track jackets, hoodies, track pants, and t-shirts. Every piece is detailed with Adidas' signature Trefoil logo and prominent Three Stripes down the sleeves and legs. Fans are also treated to two distinct badge options across the garments, with items arriving with either the club's modern crest or the iconic circular 'eLka' emblem.
The Adidas Originals Legia Warsaw collection is available now through the club's official online fan store and selected physical locations. Prices range from 259 PLN for t-shirts to 419 PLN (60-95 EUR) for the full-zip track tops.
