Boot Watch Special - The Boots Worn By Mourinho, Mo Farah, Redknapp, Olly Murs & Co In The Game4Grenfell
Sep 3, 2017, by Chris
West London’s community came together to remember those affected by the Grenfell Tower disaster at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon. We take a look at the football boots worn by both well-known people (former and current players, celebrities) as well as people who witnessed the disaster and took also part in the Game4Grenfell match.
80 residents lost their lives in the fire on 14th June 2017 and 17,468 spectators packed inside QPR’s stadium, which is just a mile away from the tower. The match saw a mixture of current and former pros alongside celebrities over 90 minutes. One side, Team Ferdinand, was led by former QPR striker Les Ferdinand whilst the other, Team Shearer, was managed by ex-England forward Alan Shearer.
José Mourinho - Adidas Ace 16.1 Primeknit
Jose Mourinho, who is well-known for his special and classy boot choices, opted for a standard football boot on Saturday - the Adidas Ace 17.1 Primeknit football boots from the Ocean Storm pack.
Mo Farah - Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar
British distance runner Mo Farah, who is one of Nike's main athletics faces, laced up in Nike's currently most marketed soccer cleat - the Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar signature soccer boots.
Adam Foster (Firefighter) - Nike Mercurial Vapor XI CR7 Chapter 2 - Natural Diamond
Firefighter Adam Foster opted for the Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 Cristiano Ronaldo Natural Diamond football boots.
Iain Glen (Actor) - Hi-Tec League Pro
Game of Thrones' "Ser Jorah" laced up in classic black, white and red Hi-Tec League Pro football boots (thanks to JLS77).
Jack Whitehall (Comedian) - New Balance Furon 3.0 Black / White
English comedian Jack Whitehall laced up in the brand-new black and white New Balance Furon boots.
Olly Murs (English singer) - Adidas Nemeziz 17+ 360Agility
English singer Olly Murs laced up in the laceless Adidas Nemeziz 17+ 360Agility launch edition.
Jamie Redknapp - Adidas Ace 16.1 & Damian Lewis (Actor) - Adidas Gloro 16.2
Jamie Redknapp wore the Solar Blue Adidas Ace 16.1, while Billions star Damian Lewis laced up in the lower-tier Adidas Gloro 16.2.
Peter Crouch - Nike Tiempo Legend VII
Peter Crouch logically laced up in his bots that he also wears for Stoke City - the Nike Tiempo Legend VII.
Oluwaseun Talabi (Grenfell Resident) - Lower-Tier Nike Tiempo
Grenfell resident Oluwaseun Talabi, who escaped from the 14th floor of Grenfell Tower, wore a lower-tier version of the classy black, white and golden Nike Tiempo 2017 boots.
All ticket money will go to the Evening Standard's fund for those touched by the tragedy, which claimed at least 80 lives in June. To donate £3 text Grenfell to 70007.
Do you know from which brand Iain Glen's boots are and how the model is called? Let us know in the comments below.
Abha FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Saudi Arabian side Abha Club have presented their new home shirt for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Puma. Returning to the Roshn Saudi League, the club opts for a simple look on their latest kit.
The Puma Abha Club 26-27 home jersey features a plain white base accented by a horizontal chevron graphic across the chest. The chevron band incorporates traditional regional patterns in shades of blue and red, giving the shirt a distinctive local touch. A blue Puma logo appears on the right chest alongside the Abha Club emblem on the left.
The kit is completed with plain white sleeves and a clean round collar, preparing the team for their upcoming campaign in Saudi Arabia's top flight.
Gençlerbirliği 26-27 Kit Collection Released
Turkish club Gençlerbirliği SK has officially revealed its complete kit set for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Nike. The new collection is headlined by the classic red and black striped home jersey, maintaining the club's traditional look with vertical stripes and a red V-neck collar.
Alongside the primary shirt, the 26-27 range includes multiple alternative kit options. The selection features a minimalist white jersey trimmed with subtle grey accents, a solid red shirt, and a bold black jersey decorated with an energetic red geometric star pattern across the chest.
Built on Nike's standard teamwear templates, the full 26-27 kit lineup provides Gençlerbirliği with a versatile wardrobe for the upcoming campaign.
How the Three Newcastle Crest Options Compare
Jersey Story has created a very nice mock-up of how the three Newcastle United crest options compare.
Como 1907 Officially Reveal 26-27 Away Kit
Como 1907 has officially unveiled its new 26-27 away kit, produced by Adidas. The official announcement follows an early leak when midfielder Lucas Da Cunha was spotted wearing the shirt while signing autographs during the club's pre-season trip in the United Kingdom.
The Adidas Como 26-27 away jersey features a white base paired with dark blue details across the collar, sleeve cuffs, and classic three stripes on the shoulders. Giving the shirt a retro feel, it features the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo on the right chest opposite the club's crest, with Revolut taking position as the main front sponsor.
Set to make its debut in a pre-season fixture against Arsenal, the new away kit is already on sale at official physical retail locations and will be released on the club's online store soon.
Dortmund 26-27 Away Kit Leaked
Official photos of the Borussia Dortmund 26-27 away kit have appeared online, showcasing Puma's stealthy new design for the club's upcoming campaign. The shirt is built around a dark anthracite and black base, giving BVB a sleek look away from home. Big thansk to @KamilBerberler.
The jersey's defining feature is an all-over tonal abstract lightning bolt graphic woven into the fabric. Adding a touch of classic detail, Puma has included a buttoned collar with white contrast inserts at the back, paired with matching white trim on the sleeve cuffs. The BVB crest and Puma cat logo stand out in vibrant yellow, with the Vodafone sponsor logo placed prominently across the chest.
The full kit is completed with matching black shorts and black socks featuring white cuff details and yellow BVB 09 text.
