Boot Watch Special - The Boots Worn By Mourinho, Mo Farah, Redknapp, Olly Murs & Co In The Game4Grenfell
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.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
1994 USA X Sweden *BNWT* World Cup Cap Twins
2015/17 Germany Kroos #18 Away Shirt (L) Adidas
2012/13 Burnley (Ian Woan) *Staff Issue* Puma Training Polo (M)
1994/95 Japan Kazu #11 Home Shirt (M) Puma
1994/95 Boca Juniors (Maradona) #10 *Reissue* BNWT Home (Multiple Sizes) Olan
2014/15 Bayern Munich Gotze #19 Away Shirt (L) Adidas
2006 Japan Adidas Samurai Blue Supporters Tee (M)
2017/18 Manchester United *BNWT* Adidas Tango Training Jacket (XS)
2013/14 Argentina Messi #10 Home Shirt (L) Adidas
2017/18 Monterrey Training Jacket (M) Puma
Atalanta, Marseille & Wolfsburg Change Logos for 26-27 Season
Vietnamese kit freaks Chuyện Áo Đấu have created a nice infographic of three European teams' logo changes for the 26-27 season. All of them have one thing in common - they are circular.
The underlying reasoning for this widespread circular design trend across modern football is primarily driven by digital functionality and commercial scalability. Circular, stripped-down logos provide a sense of visual balance and are significantly easier to apply across various media, ranging from tiny social media avatars to global lifestyle merchandise.
However, this rush toward extreme minimalism is increasingly alienating traditional football supporters and risking a severe homogenization of the sport's visual landscape.
For Wolfsburg, the change was praised by fans, as the Zinnen crest has been the fans' favorite design ever since. For Atalanta, it was also rooted in history, while OM was the biggest update.
Lotto and H&M Release Football Heritage Collection Ahead of 2026 World Cup
H&M has collaborated with Italian sportswear brand Lotto on a collection that draws from the heritage label's football archives. The range reinterprets classic designs through a contemporary lens, incorporating graphic stripes, the signature double diamond jacquard and elements suited for both on-pitch and street use. Items include loose-fit football jerseys, relaxed shorts, oversized t-shirts, caps, socks and footwear.
The collection launched on May 21, 2026, in select H&M stores and on hm.com, with rollout in various markets, including through partners such as Superbalist.
Al-Ahli Saudi 26-27 Home & Away Kit Colors and Design Info Leaked
Information about the colors and designs for Al-Ahli Saudi FC's kits in the 2026-27 season has surfaced from recent leaks (@Wafeetzidis, translated with AI).
The home kit is expected to feature a white base with light green or turquoise accents along the sides. Additional elements include gold detailing across the shoulders and a polo-style collar.
The away kit is described in a dark green tone with a patterned motif inspired by textured foliage. White accents appear around the shoulder area to complement the design.
Aston Villa 26-27 Retro Jersey Leaked
Aston Villa x adidas Originals will release a special long-sleeve retro jersey. Apparel tracker Kamil Berberler shared the design, recreated with FIFA Kit Creator.
The Adidas Villa Originals jersey draws on Aston Villa's heritage with claret and blue colorways alongside classic details. It is mainly claret, with sky blue sleeves, plus yellow trim.
The Aston Villa 26-27 Retro Jersey comes with a retro Villans text on the left sleeve.