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.
CA Aldosivi 26-27 Third Kit Released
Argentinian side Club Atlético Aldosivi and Kappa Argentina have officially launched the club's new 26-27 third kit, named 'LOS PRINCIPIOS' (The Principles). Designed as an homage to the roots of the Mar del Plata club, the jersey draws direct inspiration from the ocean, family, and the traditional fishing community that shapes the identity of the neighborhood.
The Kappa Aldosivi 26-27 third shirt features a teal and sea green base layered with an all-over graphic print that mimics moving ocean water. White details provide contrast, including the front sponsor logo, a simplified outline version of the club badge on the chest, and classic Kappa Omini logo taping running along the shoulders.
The release campaign was filmed on location in the port of Mar del Plata featuring local workers and scenery. The Aldosivi 26-27 third jersey is available now via official club retail outlets.
Tottenham Reveal Custom Embroidered "Sydney Special" Nameset by Rhapzo
During Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season tour in Australia, the North London club teamed up with custom embroidery artist Rhapzo to showcase a bespoke nameset for their 26-27 home kit. Unveiled at the club's pop-up venue, Spurs House in Sydney, the special design pays homage to iconic local landmarks while celebrating the team's visit down under.
The custom nameset features intricate white embroidered back numbers incorporating a stitched graphic of the famous Sydney Opera House near the base of each digit. A thin golden accent line runs through the core of the numbers to meet a mini Spurs cockerel crest, while the club's motto "to dare is to do" is delicately embroidered in cursive script underneath.
The player names above are rendered in white with a black border.
AVS Futebol 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portuguese Primeira Liga club AVS Futebol SAD has officially launched its new away kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Adidas.
The shirt is built around a vibrant yellow base and features red brushstroke-style graphics across the front - we have seen this design several times already, for example for Freiburg, San Marino and Yokohama F Marinos l.
Aston Villa 26-27 Away and Third Kits Leaked
grhaer9 has created renders of the Aston Villa 2026-27 away and third kits, with the help of AI and in cooperation with Opaleak.
The Aston Villa 26-27 away shirt features a black base with gold accents, highlighted by the classic Trefoil logo and a standalone lion crest. A repeating subtle pattern covers the body of the shirt, complemented by claret and white trim around the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.
The 26-27 third kit comes in a light blue colorway paired with claret detailing on the round collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder stripes. Its defining feature is a detailed swirling graphic pattern across the fabric, which draws inspiration from the historic entrance gates at Villa Park.
Arsenal 26-27 Third Kit Set to Launch 3 August
As per our information, the Arsenal 2026-2027 third kit will be launched on Monday, 3 August 2026.
FSV Frankfurt 26-27 Home Kit Released
German Regionalliga Südwest club FSV Frankfurt and kit supplier Erima have officially launched the team's new home kit for the 26-27 season. The release comes shortly after the presentation of the club's new away uniform in mid-July.
The Erima FSV Frankfurt 26-27 home jersey brings back a bold look in the traditional black and blue club colors, utilizing wide horizontal hoops across the front torso. White panels along the sides and shoulders add contrast, alongside subtle white accents on the collar rim and sleeve trims. Main sponsor Ludwig Hofmann is printed in white across the chest, complemented by the club crest on the left chest and white Erima branding.
Black shorts and black socks complete the new Erima FSV Frankfurt 26-27 home uniform, which is now officially available for purchase through the club's online store.
