Legend Daniele De Rossi Cuts Hole In Boots - Here Is Why
AS Roma legend who joined Boca Juniors this summer caught our attention as he wore some unusual footwear in his first match for the Argentinian club.
Because Of Blisters? Daniele De Rossi Cuts Hole On Left Heel Area Of Adidas Predator 19.1 Boots
De Rossi cut a big hole in the left heel area of his Adidas Predator boots, exactly in the area of the heel plastic pad element. The reason for the midfielder o have cut a hole in his boots is likely that he simply had a blister on his heel that he did not wish to further irritate.
Interestingly, the large rubber component has been just as added to the heel with the latest generation of the Predator. It is designed to help keep a more natural/contoured shape and provide additional protection through the area.
Image via Soccer Cleats 101
Apart from the hole in the left heel area, Daniele De Rossi's Adidas Predator 19.1 boots seem to be the same as the standard version of them in terms of tech.
De Rossi's boots also come with the usual text customization of professionals. He is wearing TruSox.
De Rossi is not the first player who has cut a hole in his boots in the past few years. Coutinho cut a a massive hole into his boots in the heel area two years ago, while Hummels is wearing Predators with a hole in the front area.
Have you sported other players who 'modified' their boots? Comment below.
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We have ten new images of the Nike Barcelona 2027-2027 away kit, in the authentic version (counterfeit, based on real product).
Harrogate Town 26-27 Home Kit Released
Harrogate Town has officially revealed its new home kit for the 2026-2027 season. Produced by technical sponsor New Balance, the latest primary strip offers a bold and modern twist on the club's traditional yellow and black colors. Following the recent reveal of their striking geometric away jersey, this home release confirms that New Balance is committed to delivering highly bespoke and eye-catching designs for the North Yorkshire side's upcoming campaign.
The New Balance Harrogate Town 26-27 home shirt features a vibrant yellow base, anchored by thick black vertical stripes across the front of the torso. However, instead of traditional solid bands, these stripes are executed with a modern, pixelated halftone gradient effect that fades heavily around the midsection to seamlessly accommodate the black "envirovent" sponsor logo. To ensure a cohesive and sharp aesthetic, the New Balance manufacturer logo and the official club crest are both applied in a sleek black and yellow monochrome finish.
The launch completes the team's set for 2026-2027.
What are your thoughts on this pixelated gradient stripe design for the new Harrogate Town home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
Mamba Barcelona 26-27 Away Kit - Iridescent Logo Effect
Barcelona kit collector account @memorabilia1899 has shared four images highlighting different aspects of the Mamba Barcelona 2026-27 away jersey under the theme of Mamba Mentality.
It highlights the stunning iridescent effect of the Mamba logo, with the colors shifting as the viewing angle changes.
Barcelona 2026-27 Home Kit Featured on New Bucket Hat
A bucket hat displaying the FC Barcelona 2026-27 home kit has surfaced via @Opaleak. The design prominently showcases the kit's signature striped pattern using multiple shades of red and blue.
The cap section of the hat incorporates Barca text consistent with details from the 2026-27 collection. This follows earlier leaks of the Nike home jersey, which uses three distinct red shades (Deep Garnet, Noble Red, Cardinal Red) and three blue shades (Game Royal, Loyal Blue, Blue Void) per stripe.
The home kit is set to launch in the coming weeks as part of the broader Nike Barcelona range for the season, likely after the World Cp.
