Update - Adidas Creates 'Classic' Adidas Predator 18 K-Leather Boots Exclusively For Their Professionals
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.
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1995/96 Bournemouth *Mint* Home Shirt (L) Le Coq
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Plymouth Argyle 26-27 Home Kit Released
Plymouth Argyle have released their new home kit for the 2026-27 season. Made by Puma, the shirt features a dark green base with white vertical pinstripes that include subtle rope-inspired detailing, nodding to the club's location as Britain's Ocean City and its maritime roots. A v-neck collar adds to the design.
The Plymouth Argyle 26-27 home jersey returns to a darker shade of the club's traditional Argyle green, which a retail survey showed was preferred by 75% of fans. Early images highlight a classy pinstripe pattern and the smart collar detail that evokes a retro 1980s vibe.
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Club America 26-27 Away Kit Leaked - 5 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 5 new pictures of the Club America 26-27 away kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The kit features a dark grey and black base with a large V-shaped chevron graphic on the front and back.
Milan 26-27 Home Kit Debuted
AC Milan debuted their new 2026-27 home kit in yesterday’s final Serie A match. The design brings back the club’s traditional striped look for home games.
However, it turned into a disappointing debut, as the team suffered a 1-2 defeat to Cagliari Calcio, consequently missing out on qualification for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League.
Adidas x KITH x Messi Special Collection Drops May 29
Kith and adidas Football have teamed up with Lionel Messi for a collection marking the 20th anniversary of the player's first World Cup appearance in 2006 and Kith's 15th anniversary. The three-way collaboration includes Argentina-inspired jerseys co-designed with Messi to his exact specifications. Early previews feature designs with the star's "M" logo, Kith branding, adidas elements, and numbers including 10 and 19, nodding to different stages of his international career.
Ronnie Fieg has shared multiple looks via social media showing various colorways and styles that blend football heritage with Kith's aesthetic. The collection is scheduled to release on May 29, 2026, through Kith.com, with a broader range of apparel, footwear, and accessories expected alongside the jerseys.
The project comes ahead of the 2026 World Cup and aligns with Messi's time at Inter Miami. Additional details on pricing and the full lineup will be confirmed closer to the launch date.
