Happy Birthday, Radamel | Here Is Falcao's Unbelievable Boot History
Feb 10, 2017, by Chris
Radamel Falcao, Colombia international and AS Monaco striker, celebrates his birthday today. We take a look at the boots worn by a player who has worn more different boot silos and brands than possibly any other player in recent history.
Four Different Adidas Boot Silos and Nike for His First Matches For River Plate
Here are some of the boots Falcao wore before he moved from Argentina to Porto.
Falcao made his first professional match for his youth club Colombian team Lanceros Boyacáon 28 August 1999 at the age of just 13 years and 199 days, becoming the youngest debutant at the second tier of Colombian professional football. However, the first pictures on which we can see his boots date back to 2005, when he made his debut for his new club River Plate. He played some of his first matches in Nike's white and red Air Zoom Total 90 Supremacy soccer cleat, while he made most of his 90 games for River Plate wearing boots from Adidas.
Falcao used a ton of different Adidas football boots, including four different boot silos (Adipure, Adizero, Predator + an classic model with the Trefoil Adidas logo - pictured above) as well as a stunning custom Adidas Predator 'Colombia' colorway.
Radamel Falcao Joins Porto - Switches to Blackout Mizuno Boots
When Radamel Falcao moved to Porto in 2009, he not only said goodbye to kits from the Three Stripes but also ditched his Adidas boots as he opted to wear a blackout pair of Mizuno's Wave Ignitus soccer shoe.
Radamel Falcao Joins Puma
On September 27 2011, Puma announced that they signed the Colombian striker, who won the Europa League with Porto in the season before scoring an incredible number of 17 goals. Falcao became a face of the Puma evoSPEED, which he should wear in the following five years for several different clubs, including Atlético Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea.
Radamel Falcao Leaves Puma After Almost Exactly 5 Years - Is He Set to Join Nike?
In early October 2016, almost exactly five years after he signed a contract with Puma, Radamel Falcao blacked-out his boots. He laced up in blackout evoSPEED boots in all official matches since then, while he was once also spotted wearing Nike Mercurial boots, indicating a possible switch to the Swoosh.
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Salamanca CF UDS 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish Segunda Federación club Salamanca UDS have launched their new away kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Umbro, the latest release follows the club's home kit announcement from earlier in the week, which drew inspiration from their historic 1976-77 shirt.
The Umbro Salamanca UDS 26-27 away shirt provides a new alternative look for the team's travels during the upcoming campaign. The design rounds out the club's set for the new season as they prepare for competition in Spain's fourth tier.
Falkirk 26-27 Away Kit Released
Scottish club Falkirk FC has officially launched its new away kit for the 26-27 season. Made by O'Neills, the strip introduces a clean aesthetic that celebrates the club's 150th anniversary.
The O'Neills Falkirk 26-27 away shirt is entirely white, accompanied by gold detailing on the collar, cuffs, and sponsor logos. A standout feature of the design is the inclusion of a modernized Highlander club crest on the chest, paying tribute to Falkirk's heritage. The main front-of-shirt sponsor is McEwan Fraser, whose logo integrates into the golden color scheme.
Matching the home kit's bespoke details, the away shirt includes the shortened Scottish dialect motto "Better meddle wi' the de'il" emblazoned across the back of the neck. The full uniform is white from head to toe, with white shorts and socks completing the look.
Atlético San Luis 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Mexican brand Charly has officially revealed the new Atlético de San Luis 26-27 home and away kits. The new shirts will be worn during the upcoming Liga MX campaign.
The Atlético de San Luis 26-27 home kit draws inspiration from the local Caja del Agua landmark and the rich history of San Luis Potosí. This theme connects the club to its local heritage, paying homage to the city's iconic monument.
The Atlético de San Luis 26-27 away kit offers a complementary design for the team on the road, completing the set for the new season. Both jerseys feature Charly's modern templates alongside the club's standard sponsor logos.
Erzurumspor FK 26-27 Away Kit Released
Turkish club Erzurumspor FK has officially released its new 26-27 away kit. The release marks an important milestone for the club as it enters its first season with Umbro, following a new technical partnership that was announced on July 1.
The Erzurumspor FK 26-27 away kit provides a fresh alternative look for the team's travels in the upcoming campaign. It follows the earlier launch of the 26-27 home kit, which introduced a classic blue and white design complete with a retro-style collar. Early reactions have been highly positive, with fans praising Umbro's clean and tailored aesthetic for the new season.
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.