2016 Footy Headlines Boot Awards - Adidas Glitch is the Most Innovative Boot of the Year
Update: The results are in and Adidas' revolutionary Glitch soccer boot model was chosen as the Most Innovative Football Boot 2016 by more than 4000 Footy Headlines readers. It is followed by the laceless Ace 16+ PureControl, another Adidas model, and two Nike cleats, the Magista Obra II and the Mercurial Superfly V. See the full results here and check out more details on all entries below the slideshow.
With the end of the year in sight, we want to summarize up what brought us the year in terms of football boots. And we think there is no better way than asking you, the fans, to choose the most outstanding soccer cleats of the year. Introducing the 2016 Footy Headlines Boot Awards.
The Footy Headlines Boot Awards will be broken down in three categories, with voting for the first one (Most Innovative Football Boot) open from today until Sunday next week. There will be two other categories (Best & Worst Football Boot of The Year), with the Best Football Boot of the Year as the 'ultimate' award.
Most Innovative Football Boot of The Year
The Adidas Ace PureControl, launched in January this year, was the first high-cut football boot with no laces, followed in December by the Ace17+ with Boost technolgy.
After 2015 brought not any remarkable innovations in terms of football boots, 2016 was an awesome year for boot fanatics. Adidas launched two of the biggest innovations of the past decade with the Adidas Glitch (boot with interchangeable upper and sole plate) and the Adidas Ace PureControl (laceless high-cut boot + Boost technology) , while Nike introduced new generations for their Magista and Mercurial boots with many upgrades but without big innovations).
Under Armour introduced the all-new Spotlight, but it will be only next year when the Baltimore-based brand could gain the first place here with the launch of their first laceless soccer cleat (Under Armour Spotlight 2.0 featuring a zip). Puma launched their most innovative football boot of the year, the Puma evoTOUCH, which is the brand's first boot with a sock-like design.
What was the most innovative boot of the year? Let us also know in the comments below if we missed any innovative soccer cleat launched last year and find out all you need to know about each boot and its innovations in our Boot Calendar.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2008/09 DC United Track Jacket (XXL) Adidas
1995/97 Adidas GK 'Terminator' Template Shirt (S)
1997/99 England Adams #5 Away Shirt (L) Umbro
2012 Great Britain Adidas Olympics Training Polo (XL)
Iconic Liverpool Shirts A3 Print
2008/09 Hearts Away Shirt (M) Umbro
2011/12 Italy FIGC Referee L/S Shirt (S*) Diadora
2018/19 AC Milan Paqueta #39 Home Shirt (XL) Adidas
1996/98 Adidas (Germany) Kopke #1 Template GK Shirt (S)
2010/11 AC Milan Ronaldinho #80 Home Shirt (M) Adidas
Portuguesa 2026 Third Kit Released - Tribute to Portugal Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Brazilian club Associação Portuguesa de Desportos, commonly known as Portuguesa, has officially launched its new third kit for the 2026 season. Produced by technical sponsor Joma, the new uniform pays direct homage to the Portuguese national team, celebrating the club's deep historical roots as Portugal prepares to compete in the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
The new Portuguesa 2026 third jersey closely mirrors the classic look of the Portuguese national team, featuring a vibrant crimson red base enhanced by subtle jacquard detailing that provides a sense of movement to the fabric. The shirt is structured with a classic polo collar adorned with red and white edging and a green front point insert. The sleeves remain red with contrasting green underarm panels, while the cuffs match the collar's red and white trim.
Further solidifying the international tribute, the official coat of arms of Portugal is prominently displayed on the nape of the neck above the white player numbering. The alternative uniform is completed by green shorts and red socks, finalizing the classic Portuguese color scheme.
The kit is set to make its on-pitch debut this Saturday, May 16th, in a match against Água Santa.
Athletico Paranaense 26-27 Away Kit Released
Athletico Paranaense and Umbro have officially launched the Brazilian club's new away jersey for the 2026-2027 season. It will make its on-pitch debut in the Copa do Brasil against Atlético Goianiense.
The new Athletico Paranaense 2026-2027 away kit is white, with the traditional team colors prominently featured through a striking red and black gradient effect applied across the shoulders.
The uniform is further detailed with various subtle graphic elements referencing the history and symbols of the club, which are placed on the inside of the collar, the back hem, and within the custom numbering.
