2016 Footy Headlines Boot Awards - Adidas Glitch is the Most Innovative Boot of the Year
Dec 19, 2016, by Chris
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.
AEL Limassol 26-27 Home Kit Revealed
The new AEL Limassol 26-27 home kit has been revealed. Manufactured by Macron, the new AEL Limassol 26-27 home jersey introduces a stylish design for the Cypriot First Division club's upcoming campaign.
Spartak Moscow 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Russian club Spartak Moscow have officially released their new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The new kits are made by Russian sportswear brand Jogel, which continues to supply kits for the team.
The launch of the Spartak Moscow 26-27 kits took place on the exact same day as the release of the new Zenit Saint Petersburg 26-27 kits. Both sets of jerseys were unveiled concurrently by Jogel in a coordinated drop for two of the most prominent clubs in the Russian Premier League.
The new Jogel Spartak Moscow 26-27 home and away shirts will be worn throughout the upcoming domestic campaign. The simultaneous release highlights the manufacturer's growing presence across Russian football.
Hradec Králové 26-27 Home & Away Kit Released
Czech First League side Hradec Králové have unveiled their new home and away kit, made by Jako and to be worn in the upcoming 2026-27 season.
The two kits bring contrast approaches: The home kit is an interesting take on the traditional black and white stripes, with subtle abstract inside each stripe and a horizontal black band for sponsor placement. The away kit, on the other hand, is a simple yellow design with similar graphic and black accents.
What do you think of Hradec Králové 2026-27 home and away kits? Leave your thoughts in the comment below.
Airdrieonians FC 26-27 Home & Away Kit Released
Scottish League One side Airdrieonians FC have introduced their new looks for the upcoming 2026-27 season, made by Puma.
Both of the new designs share one identical idea: a huge red V-shaped band across the chest - which is also the club's signature graphic. Similar feature also appear on the sleeves, creating a matching full looks. While the home kit use traditional white base, the away kit is in all black.
What do you think about Airdrieonians FC 2026-27 home and away kits? Leave your thoughts in the comment below.
Aston Villa Announces Visit Rwanda as Front-of-Shirt Sponsor
Aston Villa have officially announced Visit Rwanda as the club's new Principal Partner, Official Tourism Partner, and Official Coffee Provider.
Starting from the 26-27 season, the Visit Rwanda logo will appear on the front of all men's, women's, and academy team shirts. The partnership expands the Rwanda Development Board's strategy of utilizing high-profile football sponsorships to promote global tourism.
Described as the most lucrative sponsorship deal in Aston Villa's history, reports indicate the agreement is worth up to £20 million per year including bonuses.
Brackley Town 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
National League North side Brackley Town FC have officially launched their new Adidas home and away kits for the 26-27 season.
Produced in collaboration with Pro Direct Soccer, the Brackley Town 26-27 home shirt features the club's traditional red and white stripes. The Brackley Town 26-27 away shirt introduces a sleek look with a black base complemented by striking golden-yellow pinstripes.
Both the new home and away kits are available to purchase online, retailing at £50 for adult sizes and £45 for youth sizes.