2016 Footy Headlines Boot Awards - Nike Tiempo Legend Pirlo Is the Best Boot of the Year
Update: The results are in and the Merlot-inspired Nike Tiempo Legend special-edition boots for Andrea Pirlo have won the vote. They are followed by the Black History Month Nike Magista Obra and Adidas' Ace 16+ PureControl Space Craft limited-edition release, separated by a mere eight votes. See the full results here. For more details on all finalists, check out the original post below the slideshow.
With the end of the year in sight, we summarize up what brought us the year in terms of football boots. There is no better way than asking you, the fans, to choose the most outstanding soccer cleats of the year with the 2016 Footy Headlines Boot Awards.
The Footy Headlines Boot Awards are broken down in three categories, with voting for the first (Most Innovative Football Boot) and second one (Worst Football Boot) already started. Votes for all three categories will be open until Sunday next week (December 18). The Best Football Boot of the Year is the 'ultimate' award, with voting open from this weekend.
Best Football Boot of The Year
Here are some of the best boots of the year.
2016 brought us almost endless awesome football boots from all brands such as the Merlot Nike Tiempo Pirlo edition and Adidas' golden Space Craft leather collection. We have made a preselection of the best football boots of last year, but it's all about you and your vote to decide which was the best football boot of the year.
What was the Best boot of the year in terms of design and tech? Let us know in the comments below if we missed any beautiful soccer cleat launched last year.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
1993/95 England Home Shirt (L) Umbro
2006/07 Le Mans *Player Issue* Home Shirt (L) Kappa
2020/21 Lyon *Mint* Adidas Training Jacket (M)
2019/20 Necaxa *BNWT* Home Shirt (M) Charly Futbol
1997/98 Club Brugge Home Shirt (XL) Adidas
2006/08 England Away Shirt (L) Umbro
O'Fenomeno Brazil 1998 Ronaldo Tee
1995/97 Nike *BNWT* Template Shirt (Multiple Sizes)
1998/99 Italy Track Jacket (L) Nike
2002 FC Tokyo Away Shirt (S) Adidas
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Harrogate Town 26-27 Home Kit Released
Harrogate Town has officially revealed its new home kit for the 2026-2027 season. Produced by technical sponsor New Balance, the latest primary strip offers a bold and modern twist on the club's traditional yellow and black colors. Following the recent reveal of their striking geometric away jersey, this home release confirms that New Balance is committed to delivering highly bespoke and eye-catching designs for the North Yorkshire side's upcoming campaign.
The New Balance Harrogate Town 26-27 home shirt features a vibrant yellow base, anchored by thick black vertical stripes across the front of the torso. However, instead of traditional solid bands, these stripes are executed with a modern, pixelated halftone gradient effect that fades heavily around the midsection to seamlessly accommodate the black "envirovent" sponsor logo. To ensure a cohesive and sharp aesthetic, the New Balance manufacturer logo and the official club crest are both applied in a sleek black and yellow monochrome finish.
The launch completes the team's set for 2026-2027.
What are your thoughts on this pixelated gradient stripe design for the new Harrogate Town home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
