Weekly Boot Watch: New Boots Debuted, Unreleased Boots Spotted
- Joao Felix's New Sponsorship: Joao Felix, now with AC Milan, debuted the Mizuno Alpha 2 boot as Mizuno's global ambassador.
- Vintage Boot Sightings: Olise was spotted wearing the 17-year-old Adidas F50.8 Tunit boots.
- Unreleased Boots in Action: Liam Palmer wore the unreleased Adidas Predator 25 'Mystic Victory' boots.
Footy Headlines, together with Bootsclub, as usual bring you the most interesting football boot stories of the past week: From 17-year-old football boots, to new debut boots and unreleased boots
1. Joao Felix Signs With Mizuno
Joao Felix, who recently joined AC Milan on loan, also debuted the latest colourway of the Mizuno Alpha 2 boot as Mizuno's global ambassador.
2. Olise Spotted in 17-Year-Old Classic Adidas F50 Tunit Boots
A die-hard fan of the Nike Hypervenom 3, Olise recently wore a pair of very old shoes, the 17-year-old Adidas F50.8 Tunit, in a color that naturally matches Bayern Munich's training kit.
3. Cole Palmer Wears Old Nike Vapor 14 Boots
Cole Palmer has recently returned to wearing the Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 'Progress' boots that were released in 2022.
4. Lauren James Debuted Nike Mercurial 'United' Boots
As one of six players designated to wear the 'United' women's collection, Lauren James recently debuted the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 boot from this collection.
5. Neymar Debuts Santos in the Latest Puma Future 8 Boots
Despite wearing the old-gen blackout Puma King Ultimate boots in training, Neymar wore the Nike Future 8 'Unlimited' (the latest colorway) for his first appearance since returning to Santos.
6. Unreleased Adidas Predator 25 'Mystic Victory' Spotted
Despite not being officially released yet, the Adidas Predator 25 'Mystic Victory' boots have been spotted being worn by Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday).
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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.