Many More Players Lace Up In Classic Football Boots After COVID-19 Break
Football is returning these days in La Liga, Premier League and Serie A. With it, we are seeing many players from those three major European leagues who are opting for classic soccer cleats in training. Pictures via @bootsculture, @botasdejugadoresoficial and @camisasechuteiras.
June 2020: Footballers Wear Classic Boots Ahead Of Restart
The most famous football who opted for classic boots is Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who laced up in the green Nike Mercurial Vapor IV SL boots from 2007. Other classic boots such as old Adipures, Tiempos and CTRs were worn by the likes of Rob Holding, Angel Gomes and Jose Gómez Campaña.
Mario Hermoso x Adidas Adipure III:
Jose Gómez Campaña x Adidas Adipure IV 2011:
Levante Player x Adidas Predator X:
Luis Muriel x Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 2006 Edition:
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang x Nike Mercurial Vapor IV SL:
Ainsley Cory Maitland-Niles x Nike CTR360 Maestri III:
Rob Holding x Nike CTR360 Maestri II:
Mesut Özil x Adidas Predator Electricity:
Angel Gomes x Nike Tiempo Legend VII:
It remains to be seen which players will wear the classic soccer boots in an official match.
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FC Tiamo Hirakata 26-27 Home Kit Released
Japanese Football League side FC Tiamo Hirakata has officially unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, produced by sportswear brand Jogarbola. The release introduces a cracking design under the club's Reborn campaign for the upcoming JFL season, symbolizing a new beginning for the club.
Brighton to Wear 125th Anniversary Kit Against Arsenal
Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed they will wear their limited-edition Nike 125th anniversary kit during their 2026-27 match against Arsenal in September 2026. The special shirt, which was initially released in May 2026 and draws inspiration from the club's original 1901 kit, will be showcased on the pitch to celebrate the club's founding milestone. Although the official anniversary falls on June 24, the commemorative fixture against the Gunners has been selected as the dedicated anniversary match where the team will debut the historic design.
Nike Creates Personalized Mercurial 2026 World Cup Boots for Kylian Mbappé's France Goalscoring Record
Kylian Mbappé has officially cemented his legacy as the greatest goalscorer in the history of the French national team, surpassing Olivier Giroud to take the top spot. To celebrate this historic milestone of reaching 58 international goals, Nike has presented the star forward with a personalized pair of Mercurial Superfly 11 boots. This special edition footwear arrives just in time as Mbappé prepares to make his 100th appearance for Les Bleus.
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.
