Candreva Shows Off Next-Gen Adidas Nemeziz 19+ Boots
Inter winger Antonio Candreva has become the latest player to give us an early look at the next generation of the Adidas Nemeziz, in this case the laceless 19+. Thanks to Botas de Jugadores for the heads-up.
Adidas will launch the next-gen Nemeziz 19 boots this summer. It's the third generation overall and the new Nemeziz cleats will once again be available with and without laces.
The Adidas Nemeziz 19+ soccer boots worn by Candreva had been completely blacked-out to disguise their look and features, but there are still some interesting observations to be made.
The overall shape and construction of the Nemeziz was not touched by Adidas and the boots are of course still made in a way that draws inspiration from medical tape. Most of the tape construction is once again covered by a thin layer of synthetic, with only the top and center parts left open.
As for the sole plate, there are still seven studs in the front and four in the back, but the shape of the plate has been slightly altered and there's now a hint of an external heel counter.
The new Adidas Nemeziz 19 soccer boots are set for a launch in late May 2019, in time for the UEFA Champions League final. The launch colorway will be red / silver-metallic.
Earlier this year, Lionel Messi was spotted wearing blacked-out Nemeziz 19.1 boots in training.
Do you like the look of the next-gen Adidas Nemeziz 19+ boots? Comment below, and check out the Boot Calendar for more.
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Umbro Launches Nations 2026 Collection
Umbro has released the Nations collection, inspired by the 2026 World Cup. The designs are available for **Brazil, Argentina, France, England, Japan and Morocco**. Rather than official team replicas, the pieces feature authorial reinterpretations with custom color palettes, exclusive graphics, crests and typography developed specifically for the project.
Each jersey includes symbolic details tied to the respective nation's identity, balancing minimalist and bolder approaches. Umbro Brazil director Eduardo Dal Pogetto noted that the aim was to go beyond traditional sportswear and create pieces representing the energy and identity of various nations with a modern outlook for daily use.
The jerseys are available now on the official Umbro Brazil website and select retailers, priced at R$349.99.
Arsenal Switches to Home Kit for Title Celebrations
After securing the Premier League title while playing in their Trefoil-adorned third kit, the Arsenal squad made a deliberate wardrobe change into their traditional 25-26 red and white home kit to actually lift the trophy.
This evokes memories of FC Barcelona, who famously wore orange but switched to their home shirt for the title lifting. In contrast to Arsenal, Barcelona just switched the shirt and kept the orange shorts and socks.
Do you like teams switching into their primary colors after the final whistle to ensure historic celebrations are captured in their iconic home kits?
Manchester City Debuts 26-27 Home Kit
Man City did not wear the special golden inscription for Pep Guardiola. This edition was exclusively available at the stadium store, limited to 500 shirts.
Atalanta, Marseille & Wolfsburg Change Logos for 26-27 Season
Vietnamese kit freaks Chuyện Áo Đấu have created a nice infographic of three European teams' logo changes for the 26-27 season. All of them have one thing in common - they are circular.
The underlying reasoning for this widespread circular design trend across modern football is primarily driven by digital functionality and commercial scalability. Circular, stripped-down logos provide a sense of visual balance and are significantly easier to apply across various media, ranging from tiny social media avatars to global lifestyle merchandise.
However, this rush toward extreme minimalism is increasingly alienating traditional football supporters and risking a severe homogenization of the sport's visual landscape.
For Wolfsburg, the change was praised by fans, as the Zinnen crest has been the fans' favorite design ever since. For Atalanta, it was also rooted in history, while OM was the biggest update.
Lotto and H&M Release Football Heritage Collection Ahead of 2026 World Cup
H&M has collaborated with Italian sportswear brand Lotto on a collection that draws from the heritage label's football archives. The range reinterprets classic designs through a contemporary lens, incorporating graphic stripes, the signature double diamond jacquard and elements suited for both on-pitch and street use. Items include loose-fit football jerseys, relaxed shorts, oversized t-shirts, caps, socks and footwear.
The collection launched on May 21, 2026, in select H&M stores and on hm.com, with rollout in various markets, including through partners such as Superbalist.


