De Bruyne Did Not Wear Adidas Samba Shoes
Dec 3, 2023, by Phan Tich Giay
- Shoe Identification: De Bruyne was wearing Eytys Santos leather sneakers, not Adidas Samba sneakers, which initially led to speculation about a Nike departure.
- Eytys Confirmation: The Eytys logo was visible on the outstep of De Bruyne's shoes, confirming the brand.
- Nike Relationship: Despite the footwear confusion, it's now considered very unlikely De Bruyne will leave Nike for Adidas.
Important Update: De Bruyne did NOT wear Adidas Samba sneakers but the Santos leather sneakers from the Swedish brand Eytys. They look very similar to the Adidas Samba from the top, but have some small differences. The stripe doesn't make it to the leather around the eyelets, with a more angular cut of that eyelet. Thanks to our followers @Aroccable and David Hillier for making us aware.
Another picture of the meeting shows off the outstep of De Bruyne's boots, which boasts the Eytys logo.
It is now extremly unlikely that De Bruyne will actually leave Nike.
While out of action due to injury, Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was spotted wearing Adidas Samba boots, making it look like De Bruyne is ending his relationship with Nike and preparing to sign a contract with Adidas. Big thanks to our follower Zain for the spot.
Kevin De Bruyne x Adidas Samba OG
At the end of November, De Bruyne appeared at the F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It wouldn't be worth mentioning if De Bruyne wasn't wearing Adidas Samba OG shoes rather than Nike sneakers.
By wearing the Adidas Samba OG boots, it is likely that De Bruyne and Nike have ended their partnership and Adidas have stepped in to sign Bruyne.
Earlier, De Bruyne became the first male player to wear women's-led Phantom Luna boots.
In the past year, De Bruyne has been constantly injured and was unable to maintain his impressive form as before. Perhaps that's why Nike has not renewed his contract, as they have done with many other players.
Are you surprised that De Bruyne is the next player to leave Nike? Do you think Adidas is a good choice for De Bruyne? Comment below.
Adidas Germany 2026 Farewell Kit Debuted on Pitch
Germany officially debuted their special edition Adidas farewell kit during their UEFA Nations League clash against the Netherlands. The release marks the final chapter of a legendary 72-year partnership between the German Football Association (DFB) and the Three Stripes, which began in 1954 and will officially come to an end on December 31, 2026, ahead of Nike taking over as technical supplier from 2027.
The tribute shirt features an elegant, predominantly black base decorated with vertical gold diamond pinstripes running down the front. Adidas has opted for the heritage Trefoil logo on the right chest alongside the classic DFB crest used between 1978 and 1996, both rendered in white. A retro-inspired crossover V-neck collar is trimmed in white and gold, mirrored on the sleeve cuffs, while a commemorative "1954" jock tag sits on the bottom hem to honor the historic year the partnership began.
Completed with black shorts and black socks featuring gold detailing, the on-pitch ensemble arrived just days after its official unveiling. Following its high-profile match debut, the Germany 2026 farewell jersey is scheduled to go on general sale via official Adidas channels starting September 26, 2026.
Nike Phantom 6 Haaland Chapter 5 Boots Revealed - Reactive Nike Hydra Upper
Through its partner stores, Nike has officially revealed Erling Haaland's fifth signature edition, the Nike Phantom 6 Haaland Chapter 5 from his Force of Nature collection. Finished in a Baltic Blue colorway with cloud-inspired graphics across the rear, the low-cut boot introduces Nike's Hydra treatment, which uses reactive white ink that vanishes when wet to uncover additional details of the graphic beneath. Engineered for lethal finishing in the 26-27 season, the boot combines a Gripknit upper with a Cyclone 360 soleplate and is scheduled to launch on October 1, 2026. Huge thanks to Pro Direct and Unisportsore for images and the video.
Fortuna Sittard 26-27 Cup Kit Released - Sponsorless 1957 Tribute
Dutch Eredivisie side Fortuna Sittard and technical supplier Robey have officially revealed a special cup kit for the 26-27 campaign. Created in collaboration with design agency 51North, this release marks the very first dedicated cup kit in the club's history. It serves as a direct tribute to predecessor club Fortuna '54, who won the 1957 KNVB Beker with a memorable Bram Appel hat-trick against Feyenoord.
The Robey Fortuna Sittard 26-27 cup shirt faithfully revives the historic look with a white base highlighted by broad horizontal red and blue stripes across the chest, completing the Dutch tricolor. In true vintage fashion, the jersey comes with long sleeves as standard and features a retro polo collar. Club sponsors voluntarily stepped aside to allow a completely clean, sponsorless front, while the Robey branding and club badge are subtly embroidered in tonal white to maintain the authentic aesthetic.
Additional bespoke details round off the historic tribute. A heritage Fortuna '54 tag sits near the bottom hem, and an embroidered depiction of the KNVB Cup sits neatly below the back collar, added with official federation approval. The shirt is worn with matching white shorts and socks, completing a timeless look for Fortuna's cup run.
FIFA ASEAN Cup Features Same Left-Sleeve Kit Badge as in 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
The opening match between Laos and Brunei provided a full reveal of the sleeve patch pairing for the inaugural FIFA-organized Southeast Asian tournament.
Moving away from the previously expected navy blue, the official tournament patches feature a clean white base. Most notably, the "Football Unites the World" sleeve patch on the left arm is the exact same design that made a single, exclusive appearance at the recent World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.
Big thanks to @What The Kit for spotting and making the collage.
