Lukaku to Join Adidas?
Update #6: Having worn Nike Mercurial Vapor XIs for most of the past few months, Romelu Lukaku slipped into the most recent colorway of the Adidas X 16.1 Leather against Leicester on the weekend, suggesting that a permanent switch to the 3 Stripes could be on the cards.
Update #5: Romelu Lukaku has yet again switched to another boot silo. After he laced up in Nike Hypervenom soccer cleats in early December, he now switched to the Nike Mercurial Vapor 11.
Romelu Lukaku Switches to Nike Mercurial Vapor Boots
Update #4: Romelu Lukaku totally surprisingly has again laced up in all-new boots last weekend as he laced up in the black Nike Hypervenom Phantom football boot from the Dark Lightning collection, reversing the 'shocking' Puma boot switch.
Lukaku Returns to Nike Hypervenom Boots
Update #3: It looks like nothing is decided yet in regards to Romelu Lukaku's next boot supplier. The Everton striker was spotted wearing Puma evoSPEED football boots during Sunday's Premier League game against Southampton.
Update #2: Romelu Lukaku has returned to Adidas X 16.1 boots in today's training session after he was already in the cleats one month ago, making a possible brand switch more likely.
Lukaku Returns to Adidas X 16.1 Boots
Lukaku laced up in Adidas' X 16.1 leather cleat today.
Update: Romelu Lukaku has returned to Nike cleats after he was surprisingly spotted wearing Adidas X 16.1 cleats last week.
Lukaku Returns to Nike - Spotted Wearing Two Different Boots in The Match
Lukaku laced up in Nike Hypervenom Phantom boots during Saturday's match.
Everton's Romelu Lukaku has prompted speculation about an imminent brand switch from Nike to Adidas after he was spotted wearing the latter's boots during the EFL Cup game against Yeovil Town. Thanks to everyone who sent in this story.
Lukaku Spotted Wearing Adidas X 16 Boots
Lukaku laced up in the Adidas X 16.1 cleats having worn first-gen Nike Hypervenoms when making his return from injury just a few days ago. Interestingly, Lukaku wore the Adidas X 16.1 Leather variant instead of the regular, synthetic edition. Otherwise, this shoes didn't appear to feature any special modifications, at least going by the limited amount of pictures available.
What do you think? Are Lukaku's days with the Swoosh over? Drop us a line below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
1993 Yokohama Flugels Home Shirt (M) Puma
2019/20 Nice Tracksuit Top (M) Macron
1989/91 Watford Away Shirt (S) Umbro
2019/20 AC Milan *BNWT* Black Stadium Jacket (Multiple Sizes) Puma
2022/23 Manchester United Ronaldo #7 *BNWT* Third Shirt (4XL) Adidas
1998/99 Lyon Braizat #26 *Match Issue* Away Shirt (XL) Adidas
1988 Netherlands Reusable Face Mask
2006/07 Le Mans *Player Issue* Home Shirt (L) Kappa
1995/96 Shonan Bellmare Puma Rain Jacket (S/M)
2018/19 Scotland Schools Adidas Training Jumper (XS)
Adidas Italy 2026 EQT Retro Collection Leaked
We now have images of the (full) Adidas Italy EQT collection. It includes a track jacket, matching pants, and lifestyle t-shirt.
As part of a wider Originals collection aimed at national teams, this new collection brings a strong 1990s aesthetic back to the modern era. The release highlights the German brand's continuing strategy of mining its extensive design archives to create bespoke, off-pitch apparel for its top-tier federations.
The Adidas Italy EQT collection boasts striking green, white and red geometric blocks, creating 3 stripes.
Adding heavily to the nostalgic appeal, the chest displays a centralized logo arrangement, featuring a classic Adidas wordmark and Trefoil paired with a faithful recreation of the historic Italian Football Federation crest used throughout the early 1990s.
Other Adidas federations will get the same range in their colors.
Figueirense 26-27 Home Kit Released
Brazilian Série C side Figueirense has officially unveiled its new home jersey for the 2026-2027 season, produced by domestic technical partner Volt Sport. The new primary uniform directly follows the recent release of the club's away kit and serves as a major part of the team's ongoing celebrations to mark the 105th anniversary of their founding in 1921.
The Figueirense 26-27 home shirt remains deeply rooted in tradition, featuring the club's classic black and white vertical stripes. However, Volt Sport has elevated the historic aesthetic by deeply embossing the black stripes with commemorative elements that honor the club's 105-year history. The heavily detailed body is framed by solid black sleeves and a matching black block on the back for player numbering. The look is completed by a classic black polo collar and sleeve cuffs, both of which are detailed with ribbed white striping.
Further custom details are integrated throughout the garment, including the phrase "Avante Figueirense, pra frente Furacão" printed along the inner hem.
In a final nod to the milestone year, a special 105th-anniversary seal is applied to the lower right corner of the shirt.
What do you think of this heavily detailed, anniversary-focused Figueirense home kit by Volt? Let us know in the comments below.
