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.
Al Fayha FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Saudi Pro League side Al Fayha FC have officially unveiled their new home, away, and third kits for the 26-27 season, made once again by in-house and domestic partner HH Sport. The new collection brings a cohesive look across the board, led by the traditional vibrant orange on the home shirt paired with intricate navy sleeve cuff patterning and subtle tonal detailing on the fabric.
The Al Fayha 26-27 away kit opts for a clean white base highlighted by bold orange side panels, sleeve trims, and monochromatic logos. Completing the player lineup, the third kit arrives in a deep blue tone accented with sky blue trims on the collar and cuffs, while three distinct goalkeeper uniforms were also unveiled in black, sky blue, and vibrant yellow.
The new Al Fayha 26-27 kits are now available through the club's official online store.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Third Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Made by Nike, the shirt was showcased during the Agrival 2026 event in Penafiel, joining the previously launched red-and-black home and white away strips.
The Nike FC Penafiel 2026-27 third jersey is predominantly black, highlighted by fine vertical red pinstripes running down the front. Red trim details the neckline, maintaining the club's classic Rubro-Negro aesthetic. A standout element is the retro-styled interlocking 'FCP' monogram on the left chest, placed alongside a special 75th-anniversary emblem celebrating the club's founding in 1951.
White detailing completes the look, with the Nike Swoosh on the right chest and the ABANCA main sponsor printed cleanly across the center.
SC Toulon 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
French club Sporting Club Toulon and kit supplier Patrick have officially launched the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The new designs bring a modern visual identity to the French side with bespoke graphic details.
The Patrick SC Toulon 26-27 home shirt stays true to the club's traditional "Azur et Or" identity with a vibrant yellow base. It features dynamic royal blue diagonal block patterns across the upper left chest and lower right hem, subtly incorporating the number "83" in tribute to the Var department. A contrasting blue V-neck collar and matching sleeve trims finish off the look, which is paired with blue shorts.
Built on the same template, the Patrick Sporting Toulon 26-27 away shirt introduces a fresh mint green base contrasted by dark navy graphic elements and trims. Both jerseys feature centrally aligned Patrick logos and club crests, and are now available through the club's official store.
Chelsea 26-27 Third Kit Spotted on Sale
The new Nike Chelsea 26-27 third shirt has been spotted on sale in official retail stores ahead of its scheduled launch. Photos taken at a Nike store in Orlando, Florida, reveal the final retail version on the racks with Premier League name and number printing, giving supporters a full look at the design before its official unveiling.
Premier League Uses Wrong Sleeve Patch on Arsenal Kit
The Premier League’s official Instagram promo for Matchweek 1 featured a major mistake: Arsenal's jersey was shown with the standard purple sleeve patch, while the golden champions patch was mistakenly placed on Liverpool's sleeve.
The error quickly sparked outrage among Gooners in the comment section. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting the mistake and creating the graphic.