No Nike Contract - Romelu Lukaku Makes Surprise Boot Switch
Mar 29, 2018, by Chris
Update #5: Manchester United and Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku quite surprisingly again switched boot brands and silos - The striker laced up in Adidas' laceless Predator 18+ football boot in Belgium's international fixtures this month.
No More Nike Mercurial - Romelu Lukaku Switches to Adidas Predator 18+ Cleats
Romelu Lukaku's Adidas Predator 18+ football boot seems to be identical to the retail edition of the Adidas Predator 18+ boot from the Cold Blooded pack.
Update #4: A little over a week ago we asked whether Romelu Lukaku had finally signed a boot contract (with Adidas). But as if to defy us, since then the Belgian has reverted to Nike Mercurials, first the Vapor 10 in the 'Mango' colorway and, more recently, the brand-new Vapor 12 Elite. This of course brings up the very important question of whether Lukaku has signed a contract with Nike. Only time will tell... Thanks to jens_christiaens for the heads-up!
Update #3: Having worn all sorts of different boots - mostly old Nikes and blackouts - Romelu Lukaku appears to be close to / has already joined Adidas, evidenced by him debuting the brand-new 'Cold Blooded' X 17+.
Update #2: After Romelu Lukaku had been lacing up in old Volt Nike Hypervenom Phinish 2 soccer cleats for some weeks, the Manchester United striker switched to the latest Nike Mercurial Vapor XI 'Lock In Let Loose' football boots. However, it is not likely that he signed a new Nike boot deal as he also laced up in Adidas X 17.1 football boots in Belgium's 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Lukaku laced up in Adidas X 17.1 Dust Storm boots for Belgium
Romelu Lukaku Switches to Latest Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 'Lock In Let Loose' Boots
Update: Romelu Lukaku has surprisingly laced up in the old Volt, Black and Hyper Turquoise Nike Hypervenom Phinish 2 football boots. His boots feature a custom tongue and upper.
Romelu Lukaku Laces Up In Custom Nike Hypervenom Phantom II Football Boots
Close-up with Lukaku's new modified Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 soccer shoes.
Everything indicates that Romelu Lukaku has made a double transfer this summer. Romelu Lukaku last week officially joined Manchester United from Everton, and now he laced up in the brand-new Adidas Nemeziz 17+ 360Agility Dust Storm boots for the first time.
Last season, Romelu Lukaku had been switching regularly between Adidas, Nike and Puma boots, while he finished the 2016-17 season wearing Adidas X 16.1 leather football boots.
Romelu Lukaku Trains In Adidas Nemeziz 17+ 360Agility Boots
Close-up with Romelu Lukaku's Adidas Nemeziz 17+ 360Agility soccer cleats.
It is not clear yet which Adidas boot silo Lukaku will wear as he laced up into the laceless Adidas Nemeziz+ 360 Agility for his first Manchester United training session, while teammate Juan Mata shared a photo of Lukaku's X 17.1 boots.
Lukaku's boots feature the flag of DR Congo as Lukaku is of Congolese descent. Apart from that, there are the same as the standard edition.
Lukaku will likely make his Manchester United debut on July 16 against LA Galaxy.
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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.