Laceless Boots in 2009 | Here Is Cavani's Full Boot History
Feb 14, 2017, by Chris
It is well known that Edinson Cavani, who celebrates his birthday today, is one of the main faces of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom football boot silo. But while most of you likely also know that he was sponsored by Adidas before joining Nike in 2014, the fewest of you will likely know that the Uruguayan striker has already laced up in laceless soccer cleats eight years ago.
2005 - Summer 2007 | Adidas Predator Absolute
Cavani made his professional debut wearing Adidas football boots.
Cavani made his first matches as professional wearing Adidas Predator Absolute football boots. He scored 10 goals in 25 matches as professional for his youth club Danubio from Montevideo. Aged 20, Cavani was already on the list of teams such Juventus and Milan, while he joined Italian side Palermo in the end.
2007 | Edinson Cavani Joins Palermo - Switches to Nike Mercurial Boots
When Edinson Cavani joined Palermo in 2007, he switched to Nike Mercurial Vapor boots. He wore various different models and colorways of the speed boot, inlcuding the Nike Mercurial Vapor III, the Nike Mercurial Vapor SL as well as the Nike Mercurial Vapor IV.
2009 | Edinson Cavani Tries Out Laceless Lotto Zhero Gravity Boots Before Joining Adidas
At the star of the 2009-10 season, Edinson Cavani surprisingly switched to the laceless Lotto Zhero Gravity football boots, which he should wear for some months. However, ahead of the 2010 World Cup, Adidas pursued the opportunity and signed the back-then 24-year old striker who should wear the Adidas F50 Adizero boots from then.
2014 | Edinson Cavani Joins PSG on Soon Later Their Kit Makers Nike
Cavani joined French side in 2014 after four years at Napoli. And while he laced up in Adidas boots in the first months playing for the French club, he switched to Nike Mercurial Vapor boots in November 2014. In January 2015, Cavani switched to the Nike Hypervenom Phantom soccer shoe, which he has been wearing since then.
In January 2017, Cavani became one of the main ambassadors with the launch of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom III boots after previous face Neymar switched to the Mercurial.
Did you knew that Cavani used Lotto boots? Do also not forget to share your favorite boot worn by Edinson Cavani in the comments below.
Venezia and Rapid Wien Release Special Collaborative Kit
Venezia FC and SK Rapid have unveiled two special limited-edition jerseys to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the historic friendship between their supporters and clubs. The twinning, which officially traces back to January 15, 2000, was commemorated on the pitch during an international friendly at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, with both sides wearing the bespoke designs.
The collaboration includes two distinct shirts designed in close cooperation with the fan groups. The black Unione jersey features an all-over diamond jacquard pattern, complemented by Venezia's orange and green checkerboard on the right shoulder and Rapid's green and white stripes on the left. The white Unione shirt presents a split look blending green and orange accents with line illustrations of iconic architectural landmarks from both Venice and Vienna, including the Doge's Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Both designs place the lion of Saint Mark and the Austrian eagle crests side by side above the date 15.01.2000.
During the friendly match on the Venetian lagoon, the hosts wore the black kit while Rapid took to the pitch in the white version, with Venezia edging a 1-0 victory. The limited-edition jerseys have been made available to supporters through Venezia's official online store and physical club shops.
Unique Jordan PSG 26-27 Third Goalkeeper Kit Leaked - Inspired by Bernard Lama
The striking new goalkeeper jersey from the upcoming Paris Saint-Germain x Jordan third collection has leaked courtesy of PSG insider @lasource75006. Scheduled to drop in the coming weeks alongside the club's 26-27 third player kit, the long-sleeve piece pays direct homage to iconic former Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper Bernard Lama.
The Jordan PSG 26-27 third goalkeeper shirt draws inspiration from the distinctive Nike template worn by Lama during the 1997-98 season. It features a vibrant red base with sharp black vertical stripes tapering upward from the lower hem. The long sleeves are adorned with dynamic graphic streaks in shades of purple, blue, and black, perfectly channeling the flamboyant goalkeeper aesthetics of the late 1990s.
Gold detailing rounds off the design, highlighted by a centrally aligned Jordan Jumpman sitting above a monochrome Paris Saint-Germain crest and the Qatar Airways chest sponsor.
Neuchâtel Xamax 26-27 Fête des Vendanges Special Kit Released
Swiss Challenge League side Neuchâtel Xamax and technical partner Capelli Sport have officially released a special-edition kit for the 2026 Fête des Vendanges, Neuchâtel's iconic annual wine harvest festival. The bespoke design pays tribute to a historic local milestone, commemorating the 750th anniversary of the consecration of the Collegiate Church of Neuchâtel (Collégiale de Neuchâtel), which took place in 1276.
The Capelli Neuchâtel Xamax 26-27 Fête des Vendanges shirt arrives in a sharp black and silver colorway, covered in intricate architectural illustrations of the famous landmark. The front of the jersey features repeating linework depicting the church's Gothic arches, towers, and rose windows, flowing into detailed clock faces and decorative borders around the lower hem. Finished with matching ornate patterns along the collar and cuffs, all sponsor and club logos are rendered in monochrome silver
Montenegro 2026 Home & Away Kits Released
Italian sportswear brand Legea has rolled out the new home and away kits for the Montenegro national football team. The long-standing partnership between Legea and the Football Association of Montenegro continues with a fresh set of bespoke designs showcased on display mannequins.
The new Montenegro 2026 home kit is predominantly red, accented with two prominent yellow vertical stripes running down the front of the jersey. In line with the central design focus, the white Legea wordmark and the national federation crest sit centrally on the chest above yellow squad numbering. The strip is rounded off with red shorts featuring yellow detailing and matching red socks.
The 2026 away kit adopts an inverted approach on a clean white base. It features a bold central vertical band in red, neatly outlined by thin yellow borders that run from the collar down to the hem. The Legea logo, national team crest, and front numbers are all aligned inside the central red stripe, completed by white shorts and white socks with subtle red and yellow trims.
