Premier League Referee Shows Off Nike Flyknit Ultra Boots
English Premier League this weekend supports the #RainbowLaces campaign, which aims to promote the acceptance of the LGBT community. However, one referee even stood out from the others with rainbow laces wearing one of the most cutting-edge football boots on the market.
Kevin Friend Laces Up in Black / Gold Nike Flyknit Ultra Football Boots With Rainbow Laces
Close-up of Kevin Friend's boots.
While referees are rather known for wearing traditional boots such as the Nike Premier or the Adidas Copa Mundial Kevin Friend opted for the cutting-edge Nike Flyknit Ultra soccer boot, Nike's most advanced football boot available currently. Just as a lot of other players and referees, he also used rainbow laces to support the #RainbowLaces campaign.
In fact, it was not the first time that Kevin Friend sported Nike Flyknit Ultra soccer cleats as he already laced up in the completely blackout Nike Flyknit Stealth football boots in early October, just a few days after their official launch.
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The custom Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Mbappé 2026 World Cup boots features a distinct "58" lightly printed on the lateral side of the heel, representing his record-breaking goal tally. Additionally, a small French tricolor flag is prominently positioned near the heel collar, paying direct homage to his national team.