Update - Adidas Creates 'Classic' Adidas Predator 18 K-Leather Boots Exclusively For Their Professionals
Nov 28, 2017, by Chris
Update: Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez has posted a picture of his custom Adidas Predator 18.1 k-leather soccer cleats, perfectly showing off the Kangaroo leather in the forefoot area as well as the other customizations such as the collar.
Nacho Fernandez Shows Off Adidas' Player-Exclusive Predator 18.1 Leather Boots
On Friday, we exclusively revealed that all players directly sponsored by Adidas received a custom version of the Adidas Predator 18 soccer cleat featuring a totally different collar than the retail edition of the Adidas Predator 18. Now we also spotted that there is actually also a leather version of the Adidas Predator 18 boots that Adidas does not sell to the public.
Adidas Creates Adidas Predator K-Leather Version Solely For Their Players
Close-up with the boots worn by Mats Hummels.
The players' exclusive Adidas Predator 18.1 leather football boot has less to do with the standard edition of the Adidas Predator 18.1 football boots as the front part is not made of a synthetic material but from soft leather. The collar is also different to the one of the Adidas Predator 18.1 standard edition.
Adidas Ace 17.1 Leather
The Adidas Predator 18.1 is only available as synthetic editon
In fact, the complete upper of the players' exclusive Adidas Predator 18.1 leather soccer cleats is virtually identical to the Adidas Ace 17.1 leather football boots. The only difference is that Adidas sold that version to the public, while the Adidas Predator 18.1 leather soccer cleats are not sold anywhere.
Hummels is wearing the Adidas Predator 18.1 K-Leather edition
All this is quite frustrating and also a bit confusing for fans of the original Adidas Predator soccer cleat as all of the most iconic Predators ever released and also the (strictly limited-edition) remakes Adidas launched this year featured Kangaroo leather uppers.
Should Adidas release a leather version of the Adidas Predator 18 soccer cleats? Are you also very unhappy that you don't get the same products as Adidas' players? Let us know in the comments below.
Official Pictures: Manchester United 26-27 Away Kit Leaked
Official images of the new Adidas Manchester United 26-27 away kit have been shared by @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a blue and red color scheme inspired by the club's classic 1988 away kit and the nearby River Irwell. The official launch of the Manchester United 26-27 away kit is expected to take place on July 22.
Inter Milan 26-27 i96 Jacket Leaked
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Club Atlético Los Andes 2026 Away Kit Released
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The Mitre Club Atlético Los Andes 2026 away jersey features a classic aesthetic highlighted by fine vertical pinstripes. This elegant design element pays homage to the suits frequently worn by the club's founder, Don Eduardo Gallardón, delivering a vintage look that symbolizes the team's historic roots.
Southport 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
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The new Malooka Southport 26-27 home and away shirts feature bespoke looks.
Norway Wear Incorrect Name Set on Home Kit Against Brazil
During the 2026 World Cup group stage, Norway experienced an unusual kit equipment issue. As spotted by football shirt account @kitoftheday365, the Norwegian national team wore an incorrect name and number set during their match against Brazil.
While Norway correctly used their standard home name set on their home shirts during their match against Iraq, a mistake was made for the Brazil fixture. The team wore the away font, featuring the black logo of the away kit.
Messi's Badges in 2026 World Cup
Our partner Jersey Story has created a nice mock-up of Messi's kit with his multiple badges. The Legacy and Golden Ball badges are exclusive to Messi, while the champions front badge and golden FIFA sleeve badge are from the team.