Gareth Bale Receives Camouflaged Adidas X 17 Boots
Gareth Bale is set to return to the pitch in time for the Champions League final and he'll do so wearing a pair of camouflaged Adidas X 17.1, we can reveal.
Bale's Camouflaged Adidas X 17 Boots
Below are a few pictures from the most recent Real Madrid training session.
After the brand already created a highly modified X 16 for the Welshman, it has adapted that creation to fit the design of the X 17, including the latter's trademark polka-dot upper design.
The actual upper, however, is entirely different. Whereas the regular Adidas X 17 comes with loops instead of holes for the laces, Bale's boot features holes. The upper material of Bale's boot is also different to the standard version, and his boots also feature a special extra layer in the toe box area for increased durability.
Finally, the boots boast stand personalization details such as Bale's official logo on the heel counter.
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FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.