Happy Birthday, Legend! Here Is Carles Puyol's Full Boot History
FC Barcelona legend Carles Puyol celebrates his 39th birthday today. We take a look at the football boots worn by Puyol during his career to honor a player who lifted more titles than any other Barcelona captain - 6 Leagues, 3 Champions Leagues, 2 Copes, 2 World Club Cups, 2 European and 6 Spanish Super Cups - and who both won the World Cup and the Euro with Spain.
Puyol Makes First Team Debut Wearing First-Ever Nike Mercurial Boots
Aged 21, Carles Puyol made his first official match for his youth club Barcelona on October 2 1999. The game was a league game away to Valladolid and coach Louis van Gaal brought him on at right back as a sub for Simao on 56 minutes, with Carles Puyol wearing the original black and white Nike Mercurial soccer cleat that was released in the same year.
Puyol Joins Mizuno Soon After First Team Debut
Following Puyol's first official matches and great performances, the Catalan legend was signed by Japanese brand Mizuno. Carles Puyol switched to the brand's famous Mizuno Morelia football boot, which he should wear in the following years.
Puyol Leaves Mizuno to Join Nike and To Wear Total 90 Boots
Just three years after he signed a contract with Mizuno, Carles Puyol already said goodbye to the Japanese brand forever to join Barcelona's kit supplier Nike. He should wear no other football boots than those made by the US giant for the rest of his career.
However, while most of us remember Carles Puyol as a face of the Nike Tiempo football boots, the FC Barcelona center back did not witch to the Nike Tiempo back then but to the iconic second-gen Nike Total 90 football boots. He should wear and headline Nike's power boot in the following years together with players such as Wayne Rooney.
Puyol Makes Tiempo Switch
In late 2008, Carles Puyol made the switch from the Nike Total 90 to the Nike Tiempo soccer boot. The legendary defender should win two Champions League titles, one Euro, one World Cup as well as several Spanish league and cup titles wearing Nike's modern heritage boot.
Puyol made his last match for Barcelona in 2014 wearing the Nike Tiempo Legend V football boot.
What's your favorite boot worn by Puyol in his career? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2002/03 Galatasaray Xavier #12 Home Shirt (M) Umbro
2017/18 Manchester United *BNWT* Adidas Tango Training Jacket (XS)
2015/16 Hamburg Training Jacket (M) Adidas
2012/13 Porto James #10 Home Shirt (S) Nike
2019/20 Valencia *BNWT* Stadium Shirt (S) Puma
2003 Shonan Bellmare #2 Home Shirt (XS) Puma
2003 Shonan Bellmare #23 *Player Issue* L/S Home Shirt (M) Puma
1990/92 Ennerre #1 *BNWOT* GK Template Shirt (L)
2012/13 Burnley (Ian Woan) *Staff Issue* Puma Training Polo (M)
2002/04 Argentina Zanetti #8 Home Shirt (L) Adidas
Dorking Wanderers 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
English National League South side Dorking Wanderers have officially revealed their new home and away kits for the 2026-2027 season.
The new 26-27 home shirt introduces a classic and timeless design, stripping things back to a traditional aesthetic. It features bold red and white vertical stripes that draw inspiration from historic European football heritage. To complete the clean and authentic on-pitch look, the home jersey is perfectly paired with deep blue shorts and traditional white socks.
Following the launch of the primary strip, Dorking Wanderers also introduced their new 26-27 away kit, which delivers a much sharper and modern edge. This secondary jersey is defined by striking black and orange stripes, creating a strong contrast between dark and vibrant tones.
Notably, the club has thoughtfully replaced the betting sponsor with health and wellbeing partner Nuffield Health for all junior kits, while also actively reducing the price of youth shirts by £6 down to £39 to help younger fans afford their colors.
Which of these two striped Dorking Wanderers designs do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below.
Special Goiás 2026 'Romaria' Kit Released
Brazilian side Goiás EC and technical sponsor Diadora have officially launched a special edition "Romaria" kit for the 2026 season. This unique jersey is designed to honor the deep-rooted faith and cultural traditions of the club's supporters, known as the Emerald Nation.
Tying heavily into the local religious pilgrimages that take place in the state of Goiás, the release operates under the fitting motto, "Faith is not explained. It is carried," successfully blending regional heritage with modern football apparel.
The design of the new Goiás 2026 Romaria shirt is anchored by an off-white base that is heavily detailed with an intricate, tonal graphic pattern. This all-over print features ornate filigree and religious iconography directly inspired by the Divino Pai Eterno (Divine Eternal Father), a central figure in the state's famous annual pilgrimage. To contrast the subtle background artwork, Diadora has applied its logo and the classic circular 'G' club crest in a sharp, dark green on the chest, while subtle gold piping accents the shoulder lines.
The most striking colorful details of the kit are reserved for the sleeve cuffs, which feature vibrant, tricolor bands of blue, green, and yellow. Upon closer inspection, these colored stripes are inscribed with repeating "Divino Pai Eterno" text, further cementing the jersey's homage to the region's spiritual traditions.
What are your thoughts on this intricately detailed Diadora and Goiás Romaria kit? Let us know in the comments below.
Aldosivi 2026 Home and Away Kits Released
Kappa has officially unveiled the new home and away kits for Argentine side Aldosivi ahead of the second half of the 2026 season. Launched under the campaign themes of "Familia" and "Barrio," the Italian sportswear brand has delivered a set of bespoke designs that celebrate the club's rich history and deep connection to its local community in Mar del Plata.
The Kappa Aldosivi 2026 home shirt is part of the "Familia" collection, which serves as a tribute to the inherited passion that unites different generations of the club's supporters. The design stays remarkably true to the team's historical visual identity, featuring the classic green and yellow vertical stripes. The green stripes have a subtle pattern.
Complementing the primary strip is the new Aldosivi 2026 away kit, introduced as part of the "Barrio" collection to honor the local neighborhood and the people who define the club's everyday identity. This alternative jersey opts for a modern look in black with gradient logos and elements.
