Neymar Removes Laces & Adds Bandage For Right Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Signature Boot
Jun 26, 2020, by Chris
PSG returned to training after the COVID-19 break with week. This means that we saw the likes of Neymar, Mbappe, Di Maria & Co for the first time on the pitch since more than three months. While the sun was shining as PSG started preparation for the UEFA Champions League in August, the boots of Neymar caught the attention of boot aficionados.
It was the first time that Neymar laced up in his new signature boots, called the Nike Neymar Jr. Mercurial Vapor Jogo Prismático (released in April 2020). Neymar usually would have worn them in the Copa America this summer, which was postponed.
Neymar Returns To Training Wearing Nike Mercurial Signature Boot With Removed Laces
Neymar decided to remove the laces on the right boots of his Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 boots, while in the left one, everything is normal. Under the Flyknit upper, Neymar apparently had added a bandage so that the boot fits tighter and he doesn't need laces.
The reason for Neymar to remove the laces was likely that he had a discomfort with his shoes after the long break.
Watch our for Neymar's soccer cleats in the coming weeks.
What do you think of Neymar's move to remove the laces of his right Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 soccer boot? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and see the 2020-21 Boot Calendar for all leaks.
BG Pathum United 26-27 20th Anniversary Kit Released
Thai League side BG Pathum United have officially released a special 20th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Nike and launched under the club's "Side by Side" campaign, the commemorative shirt celebrates two decades since the team was originally founded in 2006 as Bangkok Glass FC, reviving the historic green color from the club's early years.
The Nike BGPU 26-27 20th anniversary shirt combines a vibrant green base with contrasting black accents on the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, flanked by white side panels. It features clean monochrome white applications throughout, including the club crest, the Nike Swoosh, and the front sponsor. Two variations of the jersey are available: the domestic Thai League version featuring Leo branding on the chest, and an AFC Champions League Two version with Singha Corporation and a Thai flag detail on the sleeve.
White shorts and white socks complete the throwback look. The BG Pathum United 26-27 20th anniversary kit is now on sale through the club's official online shop and at the BGPU Mega Store, priced at 999 THB for the standalone jersey. The club has also made a limited "Side by Side" collector's boxset available for 2,000 THB, containing two shirts, two commemorative scarves, and a sticker sheet.
Special Rayados 'Legado 86' Commemorative Kit Released
Mexican side CF Monterrey and Puma have officially unveiled a special commemorative jersey, titled the Jersey Legado 86. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Monterrey's first-ever Liga MX league championship won in the Mexico 1986 tournament, the commemorative shirt made its on-pitch debut during their 26-27 Liga MX match against Cruz Azul.
The shirt's defining characteristic is the substitution of the modern club crest with the classic 1986 retro emblem, which showcases the historic mountain silhouette, vintage football, and classic club lettering. Puma positioned their red cat logo and the retro crest to replicate the arrangement seen on the original 1986 jersey, while modern club partners such as BBVA and Codere are incorporated across the traditional navy and white stripes.
Several bespoke detailing elements complete the design, including a star graphic with the number 86 printed inside the collar and the current Rayados crest positioned on the nape of the neck. Released in a limited run of 1,986 pieces, the collector's item pays homage to one of the most celebrated moments in the club's history.
FC Kaiserslautern 26-27 Special Kit Released
Bundesliga 2 side 1. FC Kaiserslautern have officially unveiled their special 2026-27 'Herz der Pfalz' (Heart of the Palatinate) kit. Made by Castore, the shirt debuted against Eintracht Braunschweig and celebrates the region's wine culture and late-summer wine festivals.
The special shirt features a light beige base with a darker stylized grapevine pattern, while Bordeaux-red details appear on the collar, cuffs and monochrome Castore and FCK logos. The 'Herz der Pfalz' wording is placed on the upper back, with additional lettering inside the collar.
What do you think of the new 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2026-27 special kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.