EXCLUSIVE: Copy of Nike? Adidas to Launch New Football Boot Naming System
Sep 26, 2023, by Chris
From 2024, Adidas will change how their football boots are named. Footy Headlines give you an exclusive early overview of the all-new Adidas naming system.
The new names are less easy to understand
Adidas Football Boot 2024 Naming System
First and most importantly, Adidas will not change the names of their boot silos - Copa, Predator, and X. However, Adidas will heavily change how the versions are being named.
All except one tier name are identical to Nike
Adidas are changing the names of their boot tiers to be more marketable (and less easy to understand), abandoning the recognizable .1, .2, .3, .4 names, in a move that parallels Nike. As for Nike, the best is called Elite, the second-best Pro, and the worst Club. Only the third tier is differently called - League (Adidas) vs Academy (Nike).
The biggest advantage is that both the laceless and the lace top versions are now called Elite. Previously, they were called + (laceless) and .1 (lace). This surely led some to think that + is better than .1.
Laceless are not called + anymore
There is another interesting name change for the next-generation Predator, which we already revealed on Monday.
The next-generation Adidas Predator will simply be called "Adidas Predator", without a second name like Accuracy, Edge & Freak). This is probably to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the silo.
Meanwhile, the next-generation Adidas Copa Pure will be only a small update. Therefore, it is called Copa Pure 2.
Adidas Football Boot 2024 Naming System:
- Best Version: Elite
- Second-Tier: Pro
- Third-Tier: League
- Lowest-Tier: Club
Nike Football Boots Naming System
- Best Version: Elite
- Second-Tier: Pro
- Third-Tier: Academy (only difference from Adidas)
- Lowest-Tier: Club
Adidas Football Boots Naming System - Changes:
- + becomes "Laceless Elite"
- .1 becomes "Elite"
- .2 becomes "Pro"
- .3 becomes "League"
- . 4 becomes "Club"
Adidas Predator 2024 Names:
- (Laceless) Adidas Predator Elite
- Adidas Predator Pro
- Adidas Predator League
- Adidas Predator Club
Adidas Copa 2024 Names:
- (Laceless) Adidas Copa Pure 2 Elite
- Adidas Copa Pure 2 Pro
- Adidas Copa Pure 2 League
- Adidas Copa Pure 2 Club
Adidas X 2024 Names:
- (Laceless) Adidas X Crazyfast Elite
- Adidas X Crazyfast Pro
- Adidas X Crazyfast League
- Adidas X Crazyfast Club
What do you think of the new Adidas football boot naming system? Do you understand why Adidas ditched the simple numbers (and the + for the laceless)? Let us know in the comments below.
Extremely Limited: Macron Lausanne-Sport 26-27 130th Anniversary Kit Released
Swiss Super League club FC Lausanne-Sport and technical sponsor Macron have officially unveiled a special commemorative kit celebrating the club's 130th anniversary. Founded in 1896 under the original name FC Montriond, the Swiss side pays tribute to its foundational roots with a look directly inspired by the earliest outfits in club history.
The Macron Lausanne-Sport 26-27 130th Anniversary shirt showcases broad alternating blue and white horizontal hoops across the body and sleeves, framed by a neat crew neck collar. Honoring its heritage, the jersey swaps the contemporary LS crest for the historic FC Montriond badge on the chest alongside the Macron Hero logo. The kit is complemented by simple white shorts and white socks to finish a faithful retro aesthetic, while a matching pale green variation has been crafted for the goalkeepers.
The special shirt will not be released for general retail sale. Only 130 individually numbered copies have been produced, each accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Fans will have the chance to win the shirts via a charity raffle benefiting the club's youth development fund during the official anniversary match against FC Thun at the Stade de la Tuilière on November 1, 2026, where the team will wear the kit in action.
Cobh Ramblers 2026 Third Kit Released
Cobh Ramblers have officially released their new third kit for the 2026 League of Ireland First Division campaign. Produced by German brand uhlsport, the strip introduces a classy black and gold color scheme while sharing the bespoke local design language featured across the club's 2026 kit collection.
The uhlsport Cobh Ramblers 2026 third shirt combines a black base with subtle tonal vertical striping. Flowing down the left side beneath the monochrome gold club crest are two striking gold vertical stripes shaped like lancet arches, inspired by the architecture and stained glass windows of St Colman's Cathedral in Cobh. Celtic knotwork adorns the v-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, while the uhlsport lettering and front-of-shirt sponsor Caltech Electrical Supplies are also finished in gold.
The new Cobh Ramblers 2026 third kit is now available through the club's official online store and physical club shop, retailing at €70 for adult sizes and €50 for kids.
Salisbury FC 26-27 Third Kit Revealed
English non-league side Salisbury FC have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, brought back following the squad's recent tour of Kuwait. The release complements the club's home and away strips that were launched earlier in the summer.
The Salisbury FC 26-27 third shirt features a vibrant yellow base contrasted with royal blue accents. A retro-inspired blue collar with a v-neck insert frames the neckline, while dynamic blue striped graphics run down the sleeves and lower flanks. Continuing the club's deep ties to Kuwait under owner Ali Alhamad, the chest prominently displays the Arabic script logo of a Kuwaiti digital bank alongside the club crest.
The strip is completed with matching yellow shorts featuring blue side panels. The Salisbury 26-27 third shirt was made available exclusively to match-going fans at the club shop ahead of their FA Cup qualifying clash against Dulwich Hamlet.
Independiente del Valle 2026 Commemorative Kit Released
Ecuadorian powerhouse Independiente del Valle has teamed up with Marathon Sports to launch a special commemorative kit for the final stretch of the 2026 campaign. Designed as an end-of-the-year release, the new shirt will be worn by Los Rayados in their remaining LigaPro and Copa Ecuador fixtures as they push for silverware.
The Marathon Independiente del Valle 2026 commemorative jersey introduces a fresh color twist on the club's signature look. Dominated by a sleek black base, the shirt is highlighted by a wide vertical pink stripe running down the center of the chest with a subtle brushstroke texture. The IDV crest takes center stage directly inside the stripe beneath the Marathon logo, accompanied by matching pink trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs alongside crisp white sponsor graphics.
This special release stands apart from IDV's regular 2026 home shirt, which used blue detailing rather than the bold pink seen here. The jersey was unveiled following an exclusive blindfolded preview event for club members and is now available through official Marathon Sports stores and online retailers.