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.
Purple Borussia Dortmund 26-27 Third Kit Leaked
New images of the Dortmund 2026-27 third kit have been leaked. Thanks to @AaroooBVB and @NarcusBvB0.
The BVB 2026-27 3rd shirt features a purple base paired with neon yellow collar trim, yellow Puma logos, and a standard yellow and black BVB crest. tatus as a fake.
For the 26-27 season, Borussia Dortmund and Puma have already unveiled the industrial-inspired home kit and a stealthy dark anthracite away shirt featuring an abstract lightning pattern. Puma won't release a cup kit this year.
Manchester United Fans Report Quality Issues with New 26-27 Away Kit
Manchester United supporters have raised concerns over potential quality control issues with the brand-new 26-27 away kit.
Multiple fans have shared photos on social media showing fabric pulls and snagged threads developing on the new blue shirt after minimal casual wear.
Other users echoed similar complaints, noting that the knit material appears more delicate and prone to snagging than in previous seasons. While neither Adidas nor the club have officially addressed the reported defects, affected supporters who experience thread pulls are being encouraged to contact customer support or return defective shirts through official stockists for refunds or replacements.
Portsmouth 26-27 Away Kit Revealed
Portsmouth FC has officially launched its new away kit for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Nike. The design revives the club's traditional yellow and blue look, featuring a vibrant yellow base highlighted by royal blue trim on the collar, sleeve cuffs, and side striping, alongside matching blue logos and sponsor details.
No More Joma: Adidas Anderlecht 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian club RSC Anderlecht and Adidas have officially launched the club's away kit for the 26-27 season. Marking Adidas' return as the club's official technical supplier, the new strip features the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo on the right chest, giving the jersey a distinct vintage look.
The Anderlecht 26-27 away jersey features an off-white base paired with the club's signature purple accents. A solid purple collar and sleeve cuffs give the shirt a clean retro style, complemented by purple Three Stripes along the shoulders. The RSC Anderlecht crest sits on the left chest, with the Sunweb sponsor logo printed across the chest in matching purple.
The classic look is completed with off-white shorts and socks featuring purple details. The release commemorates the 50th anniversary of Anderlecht's first European title won in 1976 while inaugurating the new multi-year partnership with Adidas.
Bristol City 26-27 Third Kit Released
Bristol City and O'Neills have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Completing the Robins' strip lineup for the upcoming campaign alongside the previously revealed home and away shirts, the new kit introduces a dark and stylish aesthetic.
The Bristol City 26-27 third shirt is predominantly black, complemented by vibrant red accents throughout. It features a classical polo collar edged with thin red piping, a single red button, and a recoloured red and black club crest on the chest. The O'Neills logo and primary shirt sponsor, Victorian Plumbing, are both rendered in red to complete the monochrome design. Additional details include custom neck tape featuring the motto Always Believe along the inside collar, as well as subtle tonal detailing on the sleeve cuffs.
The new third strip is available immediately through the official club shop.
Portsmouth 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portsmouth and Nike have officially unveiled the new Portsmouth FC 26-27 away kit, returning to a classic yellow and blue color scheme for the upcoming season. The new kit was revealed on July 28, 2026, following the earlier launch of the club's home kit.
The Nike Portsmouth 26-27 away shirt features a vibrant yellow base paired with rich royal blue detailing. Blue accents line the collar, sleeve cuffs, and side paneling, while all chest elements—including the Nike Swoosh, club crest, and University of Portsmouth sponsor - appear in matching blue.
Drawing inspiration from iconic Pompey away kits of the past, the design offers a clean look that celebrates club tradition. The full 26-27 away strip becomes available to purchase online starting Wednesday, July 29.
Brisbane Roar 2026 Australia Cup Kit Released
Brisbane Roar and manufacturer Kelme have officially revealed the club's new kit for the 2026 Australia Cup and pre-season fixtures. Marking a return to a classic orange and black colorway, the shirt features a subtle tonal striped pattern throughout the body, complemented by a black polo collar and dark side panelling. The club crest, manufacturer branding, and sponsor details are all styled in black, while a light pink goalkeeper jersey has also been launched alongside the main kit as part of the limited-edition collection.
VfL Osnabrück 26-27 Home Kit Released
German club VfL Osnabrück and supplier Capelli Sport have officially launched the club's new home shirt for the 26-27 season. Reinterpreting Osnabrück's traditional purple-and-purple striped style inspired by the iconic 1980s Feistel kit, the jersey features a geometric tone-on-tone pattern formed by hatched rhomboids aligned at a 60-degree angle to mirror the club's crest. White sleeves reference classic 1990s designs, paired with a white V-neck collar, white Capelli shoulder cubes, and main sponsor Thomas Philipps across the chest.
Designer Marcus Dilley Creates 2026 MLS All-Star Logo
Former Adidas designer and founder of DilleyStudio, Marcus Dilley (@MDill38), is the creative mind behind the official 2026 MLS All-Star wordmark and crown logo featured throughout the event in Charlotte.
Dilley, who has collaborated on Major League Soccer design projects since 2016 and previously worked on the Columbus Crew branding, created the circular crest featuring prominent crown iconography and city-specific typography for this year's midsummer showcase.
Sunderland 26-27 Home Kit Released - Celebrating 1937 FA Cup Triumph
Sunderland AFC and Hummel have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Drawing heavy inspiration from the club's legendary 1936-37 FA Cup-winning side, the kit blends traditional Sunderland heritage with vintage design flourishes to honor one of the defining moments in the club's history.
The 26-27 home jersey features Sunderland's iconic red and white vertical stripes, complimented by a classic white polo collar and a neat buttoned placket. Within the white stripes, Hummel has integrated a subtle tonal jacquard pattern inspired by the ornate filigree engravings on the FA Cup trophy.
Key heritage details appear throughout the shirt. On the chest, the modern Sunderland crest is housed within an era-inspired shield surround. The outer back of the neck features a special red emblem showcasing the city crest worn in 1937 alongside a 1936-37 inscription, while the inside collar lists the names of the starting eleven players from that historic Wembley victory.
The new home shirt is launched without a main front-of-shirt sponsor, offering a ultra-clean aesthetic for supporters. The full kit is available online and in physical store locations starting July 29.