First Laceless Leather Umbro Boots - All-New Umbro Medusae 3 Elite 2019 Boots Released
Oct 12, 2018, by Chris
In December 2018, Adidas will release their first-ever traditional laceless leather football boot, the Adidas Copa 19+. Now Double Diamond brand Umbro surprised fans by releasing their first laceless leather soccer boot, the next generation Umbro Medusae Elite III.
Umbro players including Portugal’s Pepe, Edison Flores of Peru and the US Women’s goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris will wear the all-new Umbro Medusae III football boot. It will be seen on pitch for the first time in this week’s internationals (8-16 October).
Umbro Medusae 3 Elite Launch Colorway - Black / White / Marine Green
This is the launch edition of the Umbro Medusae 3 football boot.
Umbro’s first ever laceless leather boot, the Umbro Medusae Elite III combines the touch and speed of the previous generations of the Medusae with an innovative one-piece k-leather upper. Umbro has stripped out the traditional lacing system, proving that "less is more".
Previous generation Umbro Medusae III Elite
In fact, the Umbro Medusae Elite III soccer shoe is an evolution of the previous generation, with all not needed elements removed. This is also stated in the press release:
"The Manchester-based design team spent two years perfecting the boot, speaking with professional players who asked for a lighter boot with an extended leather vamp for a better touch and feel for the ball. If an element didn’t add comfort, improve fit and feel or aid performance, then the design team simply took it out. The result is a sophisticated leather boot that’s laceless and light."
The outsole of the Umbro Medusae Elite III appears to be the same of the Umbro Velocita 4.
Umbro Medusae Elite III - Features
- Umbro’s lightest ever leather boot, weighing just 170g
- The laceless upper is one large piece of k-leather vamp designed to increase the strike area and smooth out a greater surface area of the foot. The seamless construction of the leather upper over the forefoot creates a comfortable feel without any uneven surfaces for the foot to rub against
- An engineered knitted collar with TPU heat-welded support zones provides a responsive fit and enables easy foot entry, whilst maintaining stability and security in the heel area
- Debossed flex grooves follow the stitch lines of the iconic Speciali. They provide flexibility, whilst maintaining a secure 'locked-down' fit
- Additional padded zones in the collar and silicone grip pods in the heel provide extra security
- The lightweight and rigid Pebax outsole features a unique combination of conical and specifically shaped studs to ensure maximum grip and traction for speed in all directions. The stud position and geometry have been designed based on player feedback and analysis of peak pressure points during movement
- Price: 175 GB), 225 USD
- Initial Release Date: (25 pairs / country): 18 October 2018, Full Release: Early 2019
The launch colorway of the Umbro Medusae Elite III is black, white and marine green. The cleat comes with the Double Diamond logo on the outstep, while all other parts of the cleat are rather kept clean.
The Umbro Medusae Elite III is initially limited to 24 pairs in each country as a nod to Umbro’s foundation in 1924. The Medusae 3 Elite is on sale from Friday 19th October for £175 (225 USD), with the general release coming in early 2019.
What do you think of the new Umbro Medusae 3 soccer cleats? Let us know in the comments below.
Calcio Foggia 1920 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian Serie C club Calcio Foggia 1920 has officially revealed its new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Nike Teamwear, the shirt follows the recent unveiling of the club's fluorescent yellow third kit after parting ways with Givova.
The Nike Calcio Foggia 26-27 away jersey is based on a clean white base, accented with the club's signature rossoneri colors along the top of the shoulders and sleeves. Running vertically down the center of the chest is an intricate graphic formed by the names of iconic city landmarks, including the Teatro Giordano, Arco di Federico II, and Fontana del Sele.
A poignant tribute is placed inside the inner collar, featuring the names Gaetano, Michele, Samuel, and Samuele in memory of the four young supporters who tragically lost their lives in 2024. The upper back is finished with the motto "IO SONO FOGGIA", accompanied by the circular Satanelli badge on the chest, a black Nike Swoosh, and multiple sponsor logos across the front, sleeve, and lower back.
No More Tiglon: Azuro US Monastir 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Tunisian Ligue 1 side US Monastir has officially revealed its new home and away shirts for the 2026-27 season. The launch marks the club's first collection under new kit supplier Azuro, which takes over from Tiglon.
The US Monastir 26-27 home kit delivers a strong blue-and-white look, featuring a white base with a prominent central vertical stripe in vibrant blue, matched by blue panels across the shoulders and sleeves. Elegant gold trim along the collar and sleeve cuffs rounds off the design. In contrast, the 26-27 away jersey adopts a more understated, modern palette of black and anthracite, highlighted by a dark tonal center stripe and crisp white piping on the collar and sleeves.
Photographed across Monastir's historic landmarks and coastal scenery, both shirts feature the club crest on the chest alongside monochrome sponsor applications on the front.
US Lusitanos Saint-Maur 26-27 60th Anniversary Home & Away Kits Released
French Championnat National club US Lusitanos Saint-Maur and kit supplier Skita have officially unveiled the club's new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season. The launch marks the 60th anniversary of the club, which was founded in 1966 by Portuguese immigrants in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés.
Both shirts directly take inspiration from an iconic vintage design from the club's past. The home shirt comes in traditional green, while the away shirt is white. Each jersey features an eye-catching red and green geometric brick graphic across the upper chest and shoulders, paired with a classic white polo collar highlighted by green and red trim.
To mark the milestone, the upper back of the shirts displays the Portuguese and French flags alongside the commemorative text '1966-2026 SOMOS A HISTORIA'. The home kit is completed with white shorts and red socks, while the away strip features green shorts and white socks.
Tampines Rovers 26-27 Home Kit Released
Singapore Premier League side Tampines Rovers have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 season. Manufactured once again by Thai sportswear brand Warrix, the new jersey marks the continuation of their successful partnership and was launched under the club's NXTGEN campaign.
The Warrix Tampines Rovers 2026-27 home shirt features the club's traditional yellow base, accented by a subtle two-tone split front panel and black detailing. The V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder inserts all receive contrasting black trims. Centrally placed on the chest are the black Warrix logo and the iconic Stags crest, positioned above the FBMG front-of-shirt sponsor.
Universidad Católica 2026 Special Kit Released
Chilean club Universidad Católica and technical sponsor Puma have officially unveiled a special kit for the 2026 campaign. Promoted under the slogan "Nueva Armadura" (New Armor), the bespoke strip draws direct inspiration from the team's historical identity and famous nickname, "Los Cruzados" (The Crusaders).
The Puma Universidad Católica 2026 special shirt combines a dark grey and black base with a detailed, repeating chevron scale pattern across the front and back, mimicking medieval chainmail and battle plate armor. A solid black horizontal band across the chest accommodates the white BICE sponsor logo, complemented by solid black raglan sleeves and a matching crew-neck collar. Monochromatic white accents are used for the Puma cat logos and the simplified UC crest.
To complete the battle-ready aesthetic, the jersey is paired with black shorts and black socks adorned with crusader cross detailing. The special edition kit went on sale through the club's official channels ahead of its scheduled debut on the pitch.
Al Fayha FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Saudi Pro League side Al Fayha FC have officially unveiled their new home, away, and third kits for the 26-27 season, made once again by in-house and domestic partner HH Sport. The new collection brings a cohesive look across the board, led by the traditional vibrant orange on the home shirt paired with intricate navy sleeve cuff patterning and subtle tonal detailing on the fabric.
The Al Fayha 26-27 away kit opts for a clean white base highlighted by bold orange side panels, sleeve trims, and monochromatic logos. Completing the player lineup, the third kit arrives in a deep blue tone accented with sky blue trims on the collar and cuffs, while three distinct goalkeeper uniforms were also unveiled in black, sky blue, and vibrant yellow.
The new Al Fayha 26-27 kits are now available through the club's official online store.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Third Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Made by Nike, the shirt was showcased during the Agrival 2026 event in Penafiel, joining the previously launched red-and-black home and white away strips.
The Nike FC Penafiel 2026-27 third jersey is predominantly black, highlighted by fine vertical red pinstripes running down the front. Red trim details the neckline, maintaining the club's classic Rubro-Negro aesthetic. A standout element is the retro-styled interlocking 'FCP' monogram on the left chest, placed alongside a special 75th-anniversary emblem celebrating the club's founding in 1951.
White detailing completes the look, with the Nike Swoosh on the right chest and the ABANCA main sponsor printed cleanly across the center.
SC Toulon 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
French club Sporting Club Toulon and kit supplier Patrick have officially launched the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The new designs bring a modern visual identity to the French side with bespoke graphic details.
The Patrick SC Toulon 26-27 home shirt stays true to the club's traditional "Azur et Or" identity with a vibrant yellow base. It features dynamic royal blue diagonal block patterns across the upper left chest and lower right hem, subtly incorporating the number "83" in tribute to the Var department. A contrasting blue V-neck collar and matching sleeve trims finish off the look, which is paired with blue shorts.
Built on the same template, the Patrick Sporting Toulon 26-27 away shirt introduces a fresh mint green base contrasted by dark navy graphic elements and trims. Both jerseys feature centrally aligned Patrick logos and club crests, and are now available through the club's official store.