Update - Karim Benzema Leaks 3(!) Upcoming Adidas X Boots
Jan 13, 2018, by Pat
Update: In early November 2017, Karim Benzema was a bit careless revealing three upcoming Adidas X soccer shoes. The first colorway he showed off has been already released (Adidas Skystalker collection), and now a picture of the three Adidas X cleats has been leaked.
Original article - November 2017: Real Madrid's Karim Benzema was a bit careless today showing off his new Adidas X 17 boots on his Instagram story. Thanks to everyone who sent us this story, it's very much appreciated as always!
Besides the already well-known Skystalker edition, which is set to drop before the end of the month, the special box Adidas prepared for '#kbnueve' included illustrations for two more 2018 paint jobs, one of which wasn't even leaked at all so far.
First off, it definitely looks like Adidas' new Skystalker pack, including the Predator 18, will start appearing on the feet of Adidas' best soccer players shortly. It will also go on sale before the end of the current month according to the latest info we received.
But then there's two other colorways, both of which aren't even close to being released. For one, there's the white, black and red one we showed you for the first time very recently, which is included in a pack that will be released in late January / early February.
But then there's another one, which didn't leak anywhere at all and is only slated to be released in April next year, so more than five months from now. In fact, this will be the last-ever general colorway of the X 17 before the X 18 drop ahead of the World Cup. It combines different shades of blue in the X 17's typical fade design.
Luckily perhaps for Benz, the quality of said illustrations is not too great. It's still likely that Adidas will ask him to take down the video.
What do you think of Adidas' lineup for the first few months of the new year? Drop us a line below.
Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
Inter Milan officially debuted their new Nike 26-27 third kit on the pitch during a dramatic 5-3 Serie A comeback victory against Udinese at the San Siro, just hours after its official unveiling.
Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
Adidas Croatia 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Leaked - 4 Real Images
Vietnamese kit expert jerseyreview has leaked 4 new real images of the new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home & away kits, which will be released soon.
The new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home kit retains the traditional red and white checkerboard pattern but incorporates ancient Glagolitic script graphics into the red squares, symbolizing Croatian cultural identity.
The new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 away kit features lace-inspired graphics, drawing from Croatia's rich tradition of intricate lace-making.
Black/Red/White Adidas Predator Powerswerve Remake Boots Leaked
rkidfootball has made a little video of the Adidas Predator Powerswerve 2027 remake soccer cleats in the classic black, white and red colorway. In total, Adidas brings back three colorways of the boots that originally came out in 2007.
