Adidas Discontinues Adidas Predator Leather Boots
Nov 15, 2018, by Chris
Adidas this month launched the all-new Adidas Copa 19 and the next-gen Adidas Predator 19. However, while the Adidas Copa 19 was well received by fans and players, this also means that Adidas will stop releasing leather versions of the Adidas Predator football boot.
Just two weeks ago, Adidas released a special Adidas Predator football boots leather pack including leather versions of three colorways of the now old-gen Adidas Predator 18.1 soccer cleats. Now it turns out that the special Adidas Predator leather pack could be the last Predator leather released.
Adidas To Release No Standard Adidas Predator 19 Leather Soccer Cleat
The main reason for Adidas to 'discontinue' the kangaroo leather version is that all players who wore the leather Adidas Predator 18 will wear the Adidas Copa 19.1, so there is no real need for a leather version of the Predator anymore. Adidas wants players who wore the leather Predator to switch to the Adidas Copa 19.1, just as professionals did.
It is nevertheless already certain that there will be some special, limited edition versions of the Adidas Predator 19 with a leather upper, most likely in the form of the special-edition Adidas Predator Beckham & Zidane Predator 19 boots coming out in 2019.
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FUS Rabat 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Moroccan Botola Pro side FUS Rabat has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Spanish brand Joma. The capital club steps into the new campaign with a coordinated and sharp visual identity across both strips.
The Joma FUS Rabat 26-27 home shirt is predominantly red, anchored by a prominent central white stripe that runs down the body, broken only for the main sponsor. The fabric features an understated tonal texture throughout, accompanied by a clean white crew neck collar. Inverting the look, the 26-27 away shirt relies on a clean white base centered around a bold red vertical stripe and matching red accents.
Both jerseys carry the traditional FUS Rabat crest on the left chest, with Novec Groupe CDG and Cosumar featured as shirt sponsors. The away kit also includes neat Arabic calligraphy spelling out "Rabat" on the upper back above the player names and numbers. Matching shorts and socks complete the Moroccan club's new 26-27 wardrobe.
Sam Kerr Debuts Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Signature Boots
Sam Kerr has officially given her new Nike Mercurial signature boots their on-pitch debut, stepping out for Gotham FC in the vibrant design. Following Nike's official launch of the pair on September 21, 2026, the Australian forward wasted no time lacing them up for competitive action. Kerr took to the pitch wearing her preferred low-cut iteration of the silhouette, continuing her longstanding preference for low collars over the high dynamic fit collar.
This boot follows Kerr's debut signature Mercurial from 2025, which took inspiration from the coastal beaches of her hometown Perth.
Croatia Debuts Adidas 26-27 Away Kit
Croatia officially kicked off its new era with Adidas on Saturday night, debuting the 26-27 away kit during a 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory against Czechia in Prague. The match marked the first on-pitch appearance for the Vatreni in the three stripes following the conclusion of their 26-year partnership with Nike this summer.
The new Croatia 26-27 away strip is predominantly deep blue and features an intricate tonal graphic inspired by the country's centuries-old lacemaking heritage from regions such as Pag and Lepoglava. The textured pattern is complemented by vibrant coral red accents across the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder stripes, while the chest features a clean white Trefoil logo opposite the federation crest.
Completed with matching deep blue shorts and socks, the kit looked sharp on the pitch and has earned praise from supporters for its blend of cultural motifs and modern detailing.
