11 Years At Arsenal - Here Is Theo Walcott's Full Boot History
Jan 21, 2017, by Chris
It is 11 years ago that Theo Walcott joined Arsenal. And while Theo Walcott wore Nike Mercurial boots when he joined the Gunners on January 20 2006, he is now a face of Nike's arch rivals, Adidas. We take a look at the full boot history of the English striker
Almost 10 Years With Nike Mercurial Boots at Arsenal
Theo Walcott joined Arsenal in 2006, and he used just one boot in his first years at the club - the Nike Mercurial.
Walcott, who started his career with Southampton before joining Arsenal for £5 million in 2006, made his Premier League debut as one of the youngest ever players at 16 years and 143 days wearing the Nike Mercurial cleat. He should wear these cleats in the next several years, while in early 2015 things got very interesting.
Theo Walcott Joins Adidas - Receives Camouflaged Boots
In early 2015, Adidas announced out of nowhere the signing of Theo Walcott, who became a face of the Adidas F50 Adizero boots. However, while it was naturally the perfect choice for the fast winger, Theo Walcott already had to say goodbye to the speed cleats after less than half a year as Adidas discontinued the boot silo in June 2015. He therefore switched to the Adidas X 15 boots (he received a camouflaged version of them, interestingly).
However, with the launch of the Adidas X 16 cleats Walcott made the switch to the faux-laceless Adidas X 16+ PureChaos. His current boots are not heavily modified but identical to the retail edition.
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York City 26-27 Home Kit Released
York City FC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, describing the Hummel design as a work of art. The release celebrates the club's return to League Two following a record-breaking National League title-winning campaign.
the new Hummel York City 2026-27 home shirt brings back the club's traditional red, blue, and white colors with a central crest. The shirt features a light navy ribbed collar, breathable side panels, and intricate details including a silicone-woven mixed badge. The York City Lion is placed on the back of the neck, while the Yorkshire Rose features on the front hem.
The Hummel York City 2026-27 home kit is available in both short and long sleeves, alongside a specific female fit for the women's first team. Fans can purchase the new kit in-store and online starting Thursday, July 9.
No More Nike: O'Neills Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian Pro League side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise have officially unveiled the Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2026-27 away kit. Made by O'Neills, it is the club's first away kit under the Irish brand after replacing Nike as official kit supplier.
The away shirt introduces a fresh light sky blue look while staying true to Union SG's identity. A standout feature is the club crest, which is placed inside a circular frame for a distinctive touch. The shade of blue appears lighter in the official launch images than on the final retail version.
O'Neills signed a three-year deal with the Belgian club in April 2026, with an option for a fourth year, marking the Irish brand's first overseas partnership with a top-flight football club.
What do you think of the new Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Haverfordwest County 26-27 Away Kits Released
Cymru Premier club Haverfordwest County AFC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Tor Sports, it continues the partnership between the club and the brand that began in 2024.
The away shirt features a clean white base with striking blue, purple and pink gradient panels down both sides. A monochrome club crest is positioned centrally, giving the jersey a modern and distinctive look.
What do you think of the new Haverfordwest County AFC 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Manchester City 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - 2 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 2 new pictures of the Puma Manchester City 26-27 third kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The kit was created using Puma's AI Creator tool in late 2024, with almost 180,000 kits designed by City supporters, and the final design was chosen from 10 finalists.
Tokyo Verdy 2026-27 Kits Released
Japanese club Tokyo Verdy and its women's team, Tokyo Verdy Beleza, have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kits, produced by Athleta. The announcement confirms the continuation of the partnership with the sports brand for the upcoming campaigns.
The Tokyo Verdy 2026-27 kits feature bespoke designs tailored specifically for the club. The home shirt maintains the traditional green base associated with Tokyo Verdy, updated with modern detailing. The away and goalkeeper kits offer contrasting looks, with the core designs shared across both the men's and women's teams.
Pre-sales for the new Athleta Tokyo Verdy 2026-27 kits are already underway. Fans can purchase both authentic and replica versions of the shirts through the club's official online store.
Erzurumspor FK 26-27 Home Kit Released
Erzurumspor FK has officially unveiled its new 2026-27 home kit, marking the club's return to the Turkish Süper Lig. Made by Umbro, the new shirt introduces a classic design that embraces the team's heritage.
The Umbro Erzurumspor 2026-27 home jersey features a traditional blue and white color scheme, staying true to the club's classic identity. The standout element of the new design is a prominent retro-style collar. The club highlighted this feature in their launch campaign with the slogan, 'Our style is clear, our stance is clear. Pull up the sleeves, pop the collar,' emphasizing the vintage aesthetic of the kit.