Next-Gen Adidas Ace 17.1 Primeknit V1 Prototype Boots Leaked
Around three months ahead of the official release, an image of a 'V1' 2017 Adidas Ace 17.1 boots has been leaked. The Adidas Ace 17.1 Primeknit soccer boots are expected to be unveiled in late 2016.
Blackout Adidas Ace 17.1 Primeknit V1 Prototype Boots
This image shows the all-new 2017 generation of the Adidas Ace soccer cleat. (images via @pjimenez71)
The next-gen Adidas Ace 17.1 2017 Primeknit football shoes feature a unique upper structure, while the most interesting element apart from the engraved V1 is the red-and-black sock-like collar.
The outstep of the Adidas Ace 17.1 comes with an engraved V1 to indicate that this is version 1 prototype. There are two further blackout versions of the cleats. A V2 version and a final version, while there are no pictures of those boots available, unfortunately).
The sole plate of the blackout Adidas Ace 2017 V1 prototype football boots is similar to that of the 2016 Adidas Ace 16 cleats, featuring a conical studs and an external heel counter.
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Adidas F50 Messi 2026 World Cup 'El Último Tango' Signature Boots Leaked - 3 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 3 real pictures of the new Adidas F50 Messi 2026 World Cup 'El Último Tango' signature boots. It will be released soon.
The 'El Último Tango' boots feature a white base with sky blue accents and gold detailing, drawing inspiration from the Argentina national team and blending classic 2006 aesthetics with modern technology.
Adidas Authentic Kit Badge Features Hidden UV Print
A detail on Adidas Authentic kit has drawn attention after being shared by @albxrnxz. The patch labeled "Authentic" reveals additional text when viewed under ultraviolet light. This applies to national team shirts, including those from the Argentina selección, and other recent Adidas kits. The feature serves as an extra verification step beyond standard tags and labels.
The observation highlights how Adidas incorporates advanced elements into its player versions and Authentic products. A heat-applied label combined with UV printing acts as a seal of authenticity, as noted on official product pages for items like the Argentina 2026 jerseys. This helps distinguish genuine merchandise from replicas.
The measure fits into Adidas' updates for the 2026 World Cup collection. Similar hidden UV prints appear in logos and badges across Authentic kits to address counterfeiting concerns. Fans can use a basic UV light to check their jerseys, adding a practical layer for collectors and buyers.
Germany 2026 World Cup Numbers Announced
The German national team has released its official squad shirt numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Manuel Neuer retains the number one jersey in goal, with Oliver Baumann at twelve and Alexander Nübel at twenty-one. Defensively, Antonio Rüdiger wears two, Joshua Kimmich six, Nico Schlotterbeck fifteen, and Malick Thiaw twenty-four. On the attacking side, Jamal Musiala takes the ten, Florian Wirtz seventeen, Jamie Leweling nine, and Leroy Sané nineteen.
Goalkeepers
1 – Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
12 – Oliver Baumann (TSG Hoffenheim)
21 – Alexander Nübel (VfB Stuttgart)
Defenders
2 – Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid)
3 – Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund)
4 – Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich)
5 – Aleksandar Pavlović (Bayern Munich)
6 – Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
13 – Pascal Groß (Borussia Dortmund)
15 – Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund)
16 – Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart)
18 – Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt)
22 – David Raum (RB Leipzig)
23 – Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund)
24 – Malick Thiaw (AC Milan)
Forwards
7 – Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
8 – Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich)
9 – Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart)
10 – Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
11 – Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart)
14 – Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund)
17 – Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
19 – Leroy Sané (Galatasaray)
20 – Nadiem Amiri (Mainz 05)
25 – Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich)
26 – Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart)
Germany, drawn in Group E, will face Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador as they begin their quest for a fifth FIFA World Cup title.
Adidas Originals 'Fenerbahçe' Spezial Shoes
Adidas and Fenerbahçe are preparing a collaboration edition of the Originals Spezial sneakers. Social media reports indicate that the upper heel panel is expected to feature the club's 120th anniversary logo in yellow and blue tones.
This follows an earlier leak from May showing a potential Spezial model linked to the club. Fenerbahçe, founded in 1907, marks its 120th year with celebrations anticipated around the 2026-27 season, aligning with ongoing kit collaborations.
Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
