Juventus' De Ligt & Brazilian Nathan Wear Broken Adidas X Boots
Aug 14, 2020, by Chris
Earlier this month, both Adidas and Nike released brand-new football boot collections. They were quite well received both by pro and amateur players worldwide, with several Adidas and Nike players debuting the brand-new next-gen Adidas X Ghosted and Nike Phantom GT boot silo in the UEFA final tournament. However, two footballers raised boot nerd's attention by wearing actually broken Adidas X cleats.
Matthijs de Ligt x Patched Up Adidas X 18.1
Dutch Juventus center back De Light was spotted wearing a pair of patched up Adidas X 18.1 soccer shoes in Juventus' round of sixteen return leg against Atalanta.
The White & Solar Yellow Adidas X 18 football boots were released 16 months ago, in April 2019.
Nathan Allan De Souza x Torn Up Adidas X 18+ Football Boots
Nathan Allan de Souza, an attacking midfielder of Brazilan club, was pictured in training wearing a torn up pair of Adidas X 18+ soccer boots. He either need to tape them heavily or get new boots soon.
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No Adidas Logo: Charly Mexico U23 Kits Released
Mexico's U23 squad has received brand-new Charly kits ahead of their campaign at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games (Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe).
Fans expecting to see the customary Adidas three stripes on El Tri's youth delegation might be caught off guard, but there is a distinct structural reason behind the supplier swap for this tournament.
While the main national team and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) are sponsored by Adidas, multi-sport events within the Olympic cycle fall directly under the governance of the Comité Olímpico Mexicano (COM). Domestic sportswear brand Charly holds the official apparel rights for all athletes representing the Mexican Olympic Committee through the 2028 Los Angeles Games, resulting in the U23 football squad dressing in Charly uniforms for these games.
The new Mexico U23 2026 home jersey features a deep green base highlighted by subtle tonal vertical stripes running down the front. The design is finished with a traditional polo collar and sleeve cuffs trimmed in red and dark green accents. Instead of the FMF crest, the chest displays the official Mexican Olympic Committee logo alongside Charly's emblem, paired with green shorts and white socks.
BSC Young Boys 26-27 Away Kit Released
Swiss club BSC Young Boys and Nike have officially unveiled their new away kit for the 26-27 season. The launch features a special photoshoot shot by photographer Yves Bachmann inside Bern's historic Capitol Haus, modeled by YB legend Guillaume Hoarau.
The Nike Young Boys 26-27 away jersey features broad horizontal stripes in grey and white across the body and sleeves. Vibrant yellow accents complement the base design, appearing on the Nike Swoosh, collar trim, and the club's classic YB crest on the left chest.
Contrasting black sponsor logos complete the kit, with main partner yuh positioned prominently across the front.
Clermont Foot 26-27 Home Kit Released
Clermont Foot 63 and Kappa have officially revealed the club's 26-27 home kit, combining classic elements with traditional club colors.
The shirt features a red base centered around a broad navy blue vertical block bordered by thin white pinstripes. A matching navy polo collar with white trim gives the kit a timeless look, complemented by white Kappa branding and sponsor logos across the front.
The back of the shirt uniquely includes the stripes, with the skyline of the region.
Rostov 26-27 Away Kit Released
Russian club FK Rostov has officially unveiled its new away kit for the 26-27 season, produced by technical supplier Jogel.
The jersey features a sleek dark navy blue base complemented by yellow accents on the overlap V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.
Farnborough 26-27 Third Kit Released
Farnborough and their technical partner Macron have officially unveiled their new third kit, completing the kit set ahead of the 2026-27 National League South season.
The new design introduces a fresh look with sharp white design with navy patterned graphic sleeves. Matching white shorts and socks round off the overall look for Farnborough, adding graphic similar to the shirt's on each side of the shorts. Club crest and Macron logos are all in monochrome navy.
What do you think of the new Macron Farnborough 26-27 third kit? Leave your thoughts in the comment below.
Torquay United's Women 26-27 Home Kit Released
Torquay United's Women have officially released their new home kit ahead of their return to Women's National League in the 2026-27 season, made by VX3.
The kit features coastal-inspired half-and-half graphics in the traditional yellow and blue, combined with thin collar and sleeve cuffs. The ‘Est. 2013’ detail on the back neck recognises the year the women’s team was founded. Blue shorts and yellow socks complete the overall look for Torquay United's Women.
What do you think of the new VX3 Torquay United's Women 2026-27 home kit? Leave your thoughts in the comment below.
Puma 26-27 'Level Up' Boot Pack Released
Puma has officially launched the special-edition 'Level Up' boot pack for the 26-27 season. Drawing inspiration from classic 8-bit video games and retro arcade culture, the collection delivers a distinct aesthetic with pixelated artwork and bright colors across the Ultra Nitro and Future silos.
The Ultra Nitro speed boot comes in an electric yellow base accented with multi-colored 8-bit graphics along the side and soleplate, complete with a pixelated Puma logo. The Future creative boot features a bright blue upper covered in arcade-themed graphics, including pixelated health bars, heart meters, and retro controller details.
As a limited-edition release for the start of the 26-27 season, the Puma 'Level Up' pack will be worn on pitch by select Puma players and is now available at select retailers and online.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro Mambacurial Available Early at Nike AFI
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Mambacurial has made an early in-store appearance at Nike AFI in Bucharest, weeks before its anticipated global release. First introduced in 2013, the Mambacurial colorway is one of the most iconic crossover designs between basketball and football, drawing direct inspiration from Kobe Bryant's passion for soccer and Nike's legendary speed boot line.
Designed to mirror the classic Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Fireberry colorway, the sneaker features a bright pink and plum gradient upper paired with an Electric Green forefoot Swoosh and matching outsole. The inner medial side retains the massive white NIKE branding that defined the original Mercurial boot aesthetic. Updated to Protro standards, the shoe offers modernized cushioning and traction performance while preserving its original 2013 look.
Following its early availability at select Nike stores, the Nike Kobe 8 Protro Mambacurial is scheduled for an official wider release on September 19, 2026, with a retail price of $200.
Leyton Orient 26-27 Home Kit Released
English League One club Leyton Orient have officially unveiled the 2026-27 home kit. Made by Meyba, the new shirt marks the beginning of the Spanish brand's partnership with the club while bringing back one of Orient's most iconic historic designs.
The Meyba Leyton Orient 2026-27 home shirt features the club's traditional red base with classic white vertical braces, inspired by the famous kits of the late 1970s. Meyba's signature shoulder trim, a centrally placed reflective club crest and subtle embossed crest graphics across the fabric complete the retro-inspired look, while an "East London" inscription appears on the back of the neck.
What do you think of the new Leyton Orient 2026-27 home kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.