Boot Spotting: Ronaldo Returns to Wear Old Colorway of Nike Mercurial Boots
Feb 11, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- Ronaldo's Boot Choice: Ronaldo switched back to the older 'Mad Ambition' colorway of Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 boots from July 2024, after wearing the newer Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 9 boots since November 2024.
- Reason for Change: The Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 9 boots may have been damaged, leading to the switch back to the older model.
- Nike Ambassador Status: Ronaldo's choice to wear older boots suggests he may no longer be Nike's top ambassador, giving him more freedom in his boot selection.
In Al Nassr's latest training session, Ronaldo unexpectedly returned to wearing the old 'Mad Ambition' colorway of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 boots (launched from summer 2024) instead of the latest 'Mad Energy' colorway.
Ronaldo Returns to Wear Old Colorway of Nike Mercurial Boots
Having worn the Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 9 boots from November 2024 until now, Ronaldo suddenly returned to wearing the older 'Mad Ambition' colorway (released from July 2024).
The reason CR7 is no longer wearing MDS 009s is probably because they are too old and the eyelets have torn after being on his feet for too long.
Wearing the old colorway of the Vapor 16 boot instead of the new one again confirms that Ronaldo is no longer Nike's top ambassador.
Now Ronaldo is no longer forced to wear the latest colorways every time the Mercurial boots are released. He has switched to Vapor instead of Superfly and can wear any colorway he wants.
What do you think of CR7 not regularly wearing the latest color of Mercurial boots? Comment below.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR Collection Leaked
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
Black & Gold Liverpool 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
Completing the design are solid black sleeves and a crossover V-neck collar detailed with a gold inner trim. Tailored as a high-fashion crossover rather than a competitive match kit, this special-edition pre-match and lifestyle shirt will be available in the 26-27 season.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.