Weekly Boot Watch: Big Players in New Boots, Except for Cristiano Ronaldo
Feb 18, 2025, by Chris
- Neymar's New Boots: Neymar debuted his new Puma Future 8 'Creativity' signature boots with a colorful design.
- Isco Joins Skechers: Isco Alarcón has been seen wearing Skechers Razor boots, signaling his partnership with the brand.
- Ronaldo's Nike Choice: Cristiano Ronaldo wore an older colorway of Nike Mercurial boots, possibly indicating issues with his Nike deal.
Footy Headlines, together with Bootsclub, as usual, brings you the most interesting football boot stories of the past week: From new signature editions to custom boots and potential brand switches.
1. Neymar Jr. Debuts Puma Future 8 'Creativity' Signature
Neymar, back with Santos, has been spotted wearing his new signature Puma Future 8 boots in a striking 'Creativity' colorway featuring multicolored graphic designs and orange accents.
2. Isco Alarcón to Join Skechers
As part of Skechers' growing presence in football, Isco has been spotted wearing the new Skechers Razor boots from the 'Electrum Pack.'
3. Messi & "His Squad" Sport New F50 Elite 'La Vida Rapida'
Messi and his +10 squad, including Lamine Yamal, have been spotted wearing the newly released Adidas F50 Elite 'La Vida Rapida' boots. Adidas created exclusive laceless versions for its athletes, which are not available to buy.
4. Christian Pulisic Teases His Next Puma Ultra 5 Signature
AC Milan's Christian Pulisic has been seen wearing his upcoming purple and volt signature Puma Ultra 5 'CP' boots.
5. Theo Hernandez Wears Custom Ultra 5 for Milan Milestone
Celebrating his 30-goal milestone with AC Milan, Theo Hernandez sported custom Puma Ultra 5 boots featuring special commemorative details.
6. Ronaldo Returns to Wear Old Colorway of Nike Mercurial Boots
While almost all top footballers wear brand-new colorways, Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly returned to wearing the older 'Mad Ambition' colorway (released in July 2024). This is another sign that CR7's relationship with Nike is not good, despite a lifetime deal.
Boot Spotting: Ronaldo Returns to Wear Old Colorway of Nike Mercurial Boots
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Steven Bergwijn Wears Unreleased Nike Kobe Mercurial Boots
The Nike Mercurial Mamba soccer cleats are set to be launched on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
Inter Milan officially debuted their new Nike 26-27 third kit on the pitch during a dramatic 5-3 Serie A comeback victory against Udinese at the San Siro, just hours after its official unveiling.
Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
