Special - Players Wearing Old Boots - Including Kroos, Schweinsteiger, Assou-Ekotto, Kompany & Many More
Aug 20, 2017, by Chris
With brand releasing new colorways and boot generations more often than ever before, the on-pitch lifespan of each boot is decreasing more and more. However, there are some players that do not switch boots whenever the big bands are releasing a new colorway. Here are 12 players that are wearing old boots currently.
Toni Kroos - Adidas Adipure 11pro
Let's start with definitely the most famous player for wearing old boots, Toni Kroos. The German midfield maestro has been wearing the same old Adidas Adipure 11pro boots for almost four years now-
Sokratis - Adidas Ace 16.1
Borussia Dortmund's Sokratis has been wearing the same old-gen Ace 16.1 boots for months now.
Alexander Meier - Puma Cellerator Shudoh & Old Puma evoSPEED
Eintracht Frankfurt's Alex Meier caught the attention of boot traditionalists wearing a pair of the 2003 Puma Cellerator boots ahead of the 2017 German Cup final. However, he did not lace up in the 14-year old boots in the end but just opted for the Lava Blast two-years old Puma evoSPEED SL boots in the match.
Michy Batshuayi - Adidas F50 Adizero 2011 - Neon Yellow
Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi is a player who laces up in old soccer shoes every week, even though he is wearing the Neon Yellow / Purple in training only. He opts for the brand-new Adidas X 17 boots in official matches, likely because of his deal with Adidas.
Vincent Kompany - Adidas Ace 16.1 Leather Stellar Pack
A player who became famous for wearing old football boots is Manchester City center back Vincent Kompany as he criticized Adidas for their ever-changing boots line-up on Twitter this summer. He seems to be without a contract currently after his deal with New Balance expired last year.
Romelu Lukaku - Nike Hypervenom Phantom II DF
The most expensive player wearing old soccer cleats is Romelu Lukaku, who is lacing up in the Volt Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Spark Brilliance football shoes.
Laura Fusetti - Adidas Predator Powerswerve
You may have made notice of Italy's Laura Fusetti this summer as he laced up in the classic Adidas Predator Powerswerve 2007 soccer cleats in the 2017 UEFA Women's Euro.
Luka Milivojevic - Adidas F50 Adizero Mirosar10
Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic opted for the three-year old Adidas Messi Mirosar10 football boots in the Premier League opener against Huddersfield. The lightweight boot is a tribute to Rosario, where the Argentinian superstar discovered his love for the game.
Assou Ekotto - Nike Air Legend R10
Even if you only follow football boot spots from time to time, you likely know that Assou Ekotto is one of the players who love old boots. While he mostly laced up in classic Adidas Predator boots between 2015 and 2017, he currently laces up in Nike Air Legend R10 soccer cleats.
Bastian Schweinsteiger - Camouflaged Adidas X 15.1
Since Bastian Schweinsteiger received his heavily modified version of the Adidas X 15.1 boots in 2015 from Adidas, the German midfielder has stayed true to the boots that are actually an Adidas F50 Adizero leather cleat. It seems unlikely that he will ever switch boots again.
Hakim Ziyech - Adidas X 15 SL
Ajax's Hakim Ziyech is wearing the same boots for almost two years now. His choice is the one-off released Adidas X15 SL football boots.
Nabil Bentaleb - Adidas Adipure 11pro
Like Toni Kroos, Schalke's Nabil Bentaleb is still rocking the Adidas Adipure 11pro Kangaroo leather boot that was discontinued quite a while ago.
Which of these classic boots is your favorite? Do you know other players who are wearing old boots? Let us know in the comments below.
Newcastle Jets 26-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
Newcastle Jets and New Balance have officially revealed the club's new home, away, and goalkeeper kits for the 26-27 A-League season. The launch completes the kit rollouts for all 13 clubs ahead of the league's kickoff on October 16. The release also marks the debut of Oz Shipping Containers as the men's team's new principal front-of-shirt partner.
The Newcastle Jets 26-27 home jersey arrives in the club's traditional gold, embellished with an understated tonal wave texture woven into the fabric. The shirt features a refined navy polo collar with a v-neck insert, bordered by subtle red and navy accents that continue down the sides and sleeve cuffs, and is worn with navy shorts. Meanwhile, the away kit opts for a clean white base paired with a champagne gold v-neck collar, side trim, and sleeve detailing, completed with gold shorts and white socks.
New Balance has also unveiled two goalkeeper strips to round out the collection. The first option is finished in vibrant teal, while the alternative is delivered in light blue, both showcasing bold geometric patterns and halftone gradients across the front. These strips complete the club's domestic wardrobe alongside their previously launched AFC Champions League Elite retro kits.
Raja Club Athletic 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Moroccan heavyweights Raja Club Athletic have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season, produced by long-term technical partner Umbro.
The Umbro Raja CA 26-27 home jersey comes in the club's traditional emerald green, distinguished by a striking geometric eagle graphic across the chest that nods to their 'Green Eagles' moniker. White piping traces the raglan sleeves and frames the collar and cuffs, paired with the iconic Umbro diamond and the club's crest on the chest. The home strip is finished with green shorts and matching socks.
Contrasting the home look, the Raja Casablanca 26-27 away jersey is built on a clean white base highlighted by bold green side panels. The shirt features an overlapping green-and-white collar, matching sleeve trim, and monochrome green branding, worn with white shorts and socks. Umbro has also introduced a distinctive goalkeeper jersey featuring a beige and orange chevron pattern.
Limited-Edition Umbro Inter Bogotá x Tres Coronas Kit Released
Colombian side Internacional de Bogotá and kit supplier Umbro have teamed up with iconic Colombian hip-hop duo Tres Coronas to launch a special-edition shirt. The collaboration celebrates the release of the rap outfit's latest studio album, titled "INTER", blending the worlds of Colombian football and Bogotan underground music culture through their shared name.
Reimagining the club's 2026 away jersey, the shirt features a sleek black base adorned with subtle tonal vertical striping. The centerpiece is the album's title, "INTER", boldly rendered across the chest in gothic blackletter typography in a striking red tone. The chest also hosts Umbro's double diamond branding and the Inter Bogotá crest in gold, which is echoed on the sleeves alongside contrasting red and gold cuffs.
Custom details complete the collector's item, including a collaborative Inter x Tres Coronas globe badge on the right sleeve and the duo's official logo positioned below the Inter Bogotá name on the upper back. The special-edition Umbro Inter Bogotá x Tres Coronas shirt was strictly limited to just 100 individually produced units, released exclusively via the club's official online store.
Chesterfield FC 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Chesterfield FC and technical sponsor Puma have introduced the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 campaign. Commemorating the 160th anniversary of the club's founding in 1866, the designs incorporate celebratory elements and feature the logo of long-standing front-of-shirt sponsor Leengate Valves.
The Chesterfield 26-27 home shirt is rendered in the club's classic royal blue, accented by gold detailing across the Puma branding, front sponsor, and a special anniversary badge. Subtle pinstripe ribbing in blue and white decorates the sleeve cuffs and the button-up henley collar, while traditional white shorts and blue socks complete the first-choice look.
For the away kit, the Spireites step out in a predominantly black design distinguished by an offset vertical stripe in two tones of grey running directly through the crest. Metallic silver is used for all brand and partner markings, which is complemented by a stylized retro CFC monogram crest alongside matching black shorts and socks.