Boot Watch #020 | Pre-Season in Full Swing
Welcome back to our boot watch! As the transfer market gets heated every single day, the pre-season training and fridndlies are still going strong. Let's take a look at what has caught our eyes this past week.
John Terry | Nike Magista Opus
The newly appointed captain of Aston Villa has always been very finicky with his boots (apparently wearing a handful of pairs per game from an interview i once watched), so it's no surprise to me seeing him still in his trusty first generation Magista Opus boots. Even after having a custom pair of Tiempos fashioned for his last game with Chelsea! I've got my eyes on you John
Aaron Ramsey & Cesc Fabregas | New Balance Visaro (Ramsey edition) and EvoPower Vigor 1 Graphic
Dual boot spots are always fun and always easier as it allows me to hit two birds with one stone. In a classic matchup between Arsenal and Chelsea, both midfielders laced up in pretty special boots. Ramsey is still holding onto his custom version of the New Balance Visaro 2 (which is nothing at all like the stock model), and Fabregas swapped from the EvoTouch to the EvoPower, not that surprising to me but the colorway deserves the credit as it is actually stunning. Giroud's pair probably looked great with the Arsenal kit.
Romelu Lukaku | Nike Hypervenom Phantom & Phinish II
Ok this guy has got to make up his mind! Signing with United a few week back, Lukaku was shown wearing Adidas Nemeziz 17+ boots in training and having X17.1 boots in his changing room, and everyone thought he'd make the switch to the 3 stripes! After one training session back in his Nike Phinish boots, he then went into his games wearing the Phantom and the Phinish! Like if you can't pick brand, at least pick a model!
Samir Nasri | Nike Hypervenom Phantom III low cut
Looks like Nasri officially made his switch. After spending some time with New Balance, Nasri blacked out his boots for awhile and was seen in the X16 if I'm correct. Well now that he's back with City and under Nike, he slipped on the low cut Hypervenom III in the latest colorway.
Leonardo Bonucci | Nike Magista Obra II
This spotting is more for the transfer talk then anything else, and a hell of a transfer it was. Fueled by all sorts of different factors, Bonucci's shocking move to Rival Italian giants AC Milan has certainly stirred up the transfer window. However, the highly talented defender keeps calm in his trusty Magista Obra's with which he customizes with a Tiempo-styled FG stud pattern.
Gianluigi Buffon | Puma One 17.1
An all time legend of the game, Gigi will forever be remembered as one of the greats. Starting up yet another season with Juventus, the big man has decided to op out of the EvoPower line for the first time since they were released. Ever since the Powercat and even earlier, Buffon has stuck by Puma and is a class act for this. As he's usually spotted in a leather variation of the EvoPower, it is to no surprise that he picks a simpler and originally leather made model like the One.
Neymar | Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar Edition
I couldn't exactly leave him out of this spotting now could I? I'm no Neymar fan and with all the rumors of his possible record breaking transfer, it felt wrong to not include him. Especially when he's prematurely wearing his soon to be personal colorway of the Vapor, a stunning color combo, however not a fan of the detail and writing upon the upper itself.
Paulo Dybala | Adidas X 17.1
Although I've already placed Dybala in a recent spotting, he decided to swap things up again and this change deserve a mention in this week's spotting. Tying up a pair of Adidas X17.1 in a blacked out version shows Dybala might not enjoy the lace cover on the PureSpeed he was recently wearing. Nonetheless, he's still seen wearing Adidas for his games, is a contract on its way?
Carlos Puyol | Nike Tiempo VI TF
Well this is no shock, Puyol wearing Tiempos... what else is new? Taking part of the Star sixes tournament in London, Puyol laced up in his trusted Tiempo silo but in a TF outsole for the artificial pitches he was playing on.
Polo Di Canio | Adidas Copa 17.1 Tango TF EQT
I seriously want to ask him how much he likes those boots! The EQT color pack from Adidas was truly something gorgeous and although everyone knows about the Mundial Team and how it performs, I'd love to ask him how the Copa 17.1 TF performs.
José Mourinho | Adidas Ace 17+ Tango
Oh how I love a good coach spotting, and although I wanted to put Antonio Conte on this, Mourinho came out on top with his epic laceless Ace 17+ Tango boots. And he even opted for the all black colorway.
Hope you enjoyed the latest boot watch, please let us know if you have another spot or found error in our work.
Ajax to Lose Ziggo as Main Shirt Sponsor
Dutch telecommunications company Ziggo has announced it will step down as the main shirt sponsor of Ajax following the conclusion of the 2026-27 season. This decision will bring an end to a long-standing partnership that first began in January 2015, marking a 12.5-year run on the front of the iconic Amsterdam kits.
VodafoneZiggo stated that the decision not to extend the current agreement stems from a strategic shift to focus on new brand initiatives and partnerships outside of football. The current deal, which is reportedly valued at around €10 million to €12 million per year, leaves a significant commercial spot to fill on the Ajax jersey.
Ajax is now actively searching for a replacement main sponsor to take over the front-of-shirt rights starting from the 2027-28 season. Fans will see the familiar Ziggo logo on the club's shirts for one final campaign before a new era begins for the Dutch giants.
Dynamo Dresden 26-27 Goalkeeper Kit Released
The new SG Dynamo Dresden goalkeeper kit for the 2026-27 season was officially unveiled today.
Manufactured by Jako, the shirt introduces a highly unique look for the German club's shot-stoppers. The Jako Dynamo Dresden 2026-27 goalkeeper shirt features a striking design in the club's traditional black, yellow, white, and maroon colors.
It serves as a direct homage to the Aufstiegsfischerhut, a promotion fisherman's hat, and incorporates various 90s cult design elements into a collage-like pattern across the front. The unconventional aesthetic of the kit has drawn mixed reactions from the fanbase. While some supporters appreciate the bold 90s-inspired uniqueness, others feel the busy pattern is somewhat overwhelming.
Chemnitzer FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
German Regionalliga Nordost club Chemnitzer FC has officially revealed their new 2026-27 away kit. Manufactured by Jako, the new Chemnitz shirt will be worn by the team during the upcoming season as they compete in Germany's fourth tier.
The Jako Chemnitzer FC 26-27 away shirt is built upon a dark navy blue base, which is elevated by a subtle, repeating textured stripe pattern woven directly into the front of the fabric.
To provide a striking and highly customized contrast against the dark background, all of the primary applications are executed in a vibrant sky blue. This includes a premium 3D silicone club crest, the Jako manufacturer branding, and the logos of all current sponsors, who agreed to alter their corporate colors to match the kit's cohesive aesthetic.
Subtle contrasting sky blue stripes on the collar and sleeve cuffs complete the clean design. The jersey also features the club's founding date, "15. Januar 1966," printed on the back of the neck as a nod to their history.
The new Chemnitzer FC 26-27 away kit is available to purchase soon for 74,95 Euro.
Partick Thistle 26-27 Home Kit Released
Scottish Championship club (second division) Partick Thistle have officially launched their new home kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Macron in partnership with KitKing, the new strip will be worn during the club's upcoming William Hill Championship campaign.
The Macron Partick Thistle 2026-27 home shirt features the club's traditional red and yellow vertical stripes. Launched under the theme 'Red and yellow, forever and always', the design offers a classic and straightforward look.
Rüdiger Wears Unreleased Next-Gen Under Armour Magnetico 6 Boots at 2026 World Cup
During Germany's opening fixture, towering defender Antonio Rüdiger has been spotted wearing the unreleased sixth generation of the brand's flagship control boot: the Under Armour Magnetico 6. Story via abcdefutbol.
The Under Armour Magnetico 6 soccer cleats feature a striking metallic silver base. To provide a sharp contrast, the boot utilizes a solid black heel counter, collar, and lacing system. The standout design element is the iconic Under Armour logo on the heel, which is filled with a vibrant, bright pink.
The Magnetico 6 appears to retain the silo's focus on a flexible, form-fitting upper designed for close control and comfort.
What are your thoughts on this silver, black, and pink colorway for the upcoming Under Armour Magnetico 6 football boots? Let us know in the comments below.
Endrick Wears Unreleased New Balance Tekela Boots in 2026 World Cup Training
Brazil youngster Endrick has worn an unreleased teal and lime green colorway of the New Balance Tekela V5 football boots. On the heel is the Brazilian's signature logo.
South Korea Forced to Change Away Kit Font Color for 2026 World Cup
South Korea have been forced to change the nameset color on their 2026 away kit to comply with FIFA equipment regulations. The original light green names and numbers, which were worn during the team's pre-tournament friendlies, have been replaced with navy for the 2026 World Cup.
The change was made to increase the visibility of the names and numbers from a distance. The original light green color did not provide enough contrast against the light purple and white camouflage-style pattern of the Nike away shirt, violating FIFA's strict rules regarding the legibility of player identification.
The updated navy nameset was debuted in South Korea's second match of the tournament, providing a stark contrast to the shirt's base design and ensuring full compliance with FIFA's visibility standards.
CD Numancia 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Spanish club CD Numancia and their long-time technical sponsor Erreà have officially unveiled the club's new kits for the 2026-27 season. The launch celebrates a historic milestone, marking 20 years of uninterrupted partnership between the team and the Italian sportswear brand. To honor this two-decade collaboration, the new designs reinterpret the essence of the original kits from the 2006-07 season, when Erreà first began outfitting the Soria-based side.
The CD Numancia 2026-2027 home kit returns to the club's traditional deep red base with blue details, directly inspired by the 2006-07 template. It features a classic central shield placement, reviving a vintage aesthetic that defined the early days of the partnership. The away kit reverses this color scheme, utilizing a crisp white base with red and blue accents. Rounding out the set, the third kit introduces a clean black design with red and white elements that firmly connect to Numancia's identity.
Nike x G-Dragon South Korea 2026 World Cup Collection Debuted
In the recent match between South Korea and Mexico, the South Korean players wore special anthem jackets and pre-match shirt from a lifestyle collection created in collaboration with global star G-Dragon.
