Weekly Boot Watch: Big Players in New Boots, Except for Cristiano Ronaldo
- 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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Rumor: Newcastle United Set to Sign ElevenLabs as Main Kit Sponsor?
Newcastle United may be on the verge of signing a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with the AI-powered audio company ElevenLabs - prominent fan account @NUFCgallowgate posted a series of teaser graphics on X, directly linking the club's crest with the tech firm's logo and fueling discussions about a potential commercial partnership for the upcoming seasons.
The speculation was further amplified by a high-quality digital mock-up shared by the same account. The render showcases the Adidas Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit featuring the ElevenLabs logo prominently across the chest.
The Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit releases on 10 June 2026, so a new sponsor deal would come just in time.
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RC Lens 26-27 Away Kit Teased
French club RC Lens has officially teased its new Adidas 2026-27 away kit, with a full reveal scheduled for June 6 at the iconic twin slag heaps in Loos-en-Gohelle.
The teaser video features the hashtag #MentalitéCharbonneur, heavily leaning into the club's deep-rooted coal mining heritage.
The Lens 2026-2027 away jersey features a green and black colorway, a fitting tribute to the region's historical landscapes.
