Boot Watch: Vapor I Return, Early Next-Gen Phantom 360 Debut, and Next-Gen Adidas F50 Testing
Mar 10, 2025, by Chris
- CR7 Tribute: Nike released limited-edition Mercurial Vapor I remake boots in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Early Phantom Debut: Alexia Putellas unexpectedly debuted the next-generation Nike Phantom 360 boots in a match.
- F50 Testing: Manchester United's Women's team is testing various models of the upcoming Adidas F50 2025 boots.
As every Monday, it's time for Footy Headlines, in partnership with Bootsclub, to bring you the most interesting football boot stories of the past week; this week was the most interesting of the year for us, so far.
1. Nike Revives History with Exclusive CR7 Origins Boot
Nike has brought back a piece of football boot history with the exclusive Mercurial Vapor I Regen 'CR7 Origins'. The retro-inspired boots were spotted on the feet of Cristiano Ronaldo himself, as well as Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, who has never hidden that CR7 is his idol and inspiration.
2. Alexia Putellas Debuts Next-Gen Nike Phantom 360
Barcelona star Alexia Putellas has given the next-generation Nike Phantom 360 an unexpectedly early match debut. The Ballon d'Or winner was spotted in whiteout prototypes, suggesting she's taken an immediate liking to the upcoming model. Nike likely didn't plan for this early reveal, but it's certainly a good sign that a player of her caliber has adopted them so quickly.
3. Man United Women's Team Testing All Versions of Upcoming Adidas F50
Manchester United's Women's team appears to be the testing ground for the next-generation Adidas F50 2025 boots. Adidas apparently made a special delivery to the club's training ground, supplying F50 athletes with whiteout prototypes of various models in the upcoming line.
4. Noussair Mazraoui Moving to Under Armour?
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has been spotted wearing Under Armour Shadow Elite 3.0 boots instead of his usual Nike Mercurial Vapor 16, indicating an imminent supplier change. This would mark another significant signing for Under Armour.
New Strategy: Under Armour Signs Several Medium Players from Top Teams
5. Griezmann Continues Partnership with Decathlon Kipsta
Antoine Griezmann wore yet another colorway of Decathlon's Kipsta football boots, perfectly matching his Atletico Madrid kit. The French international is THE ambassador for the budget-friendly boot brand, showing that performance doesn't always come with a premium price tag.
6. Moise Kean's Custom "Chosen" Adidas F50
Perhaps the most unique boot spot of the week comes from Italy, where Moise Kean turned heads wearing custom-painted laceless Adidas F50 boots featuring the word "CHOSEN" prominently displayed. The striking design made for one of the most eye-catching custom boots we've seen this season.
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Mantova 1911 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian club Mantova 1911 and Adidas have officially unveiled the club's new away shirt for the 26-27 season. The new kit introduces a refined design that will be worn throughout their upcoming campaign.
The Adidas Mantova 1911 26-27 away jersey is predominantly red, featuring a classic polo collar with white contrast detailing. White accents are applied to the collar trim, sleeve cuffs, and the Adidas logo on the right chest, offering a clean contrast against the base color. The club crest sits prominently on the left chest, accompanied by sponsor logos across the front.
Red shorts and red socks complete the full kit. Mantova's new away uniform has already debuted on the pitch during pre-season action and is available via official club outlets.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - Long-Sleeve Version
Official studio images of the long-sleeve version of FC Barcelona's 26-27 third kit have surfaced online via Barca shirt collector @memorabilia1899, giving fans a complete look at the retro-inspired shirt ahead of its upcoming official presentation.
Designed by Nike, the FC Barcelona 26-27 third shirt pays homage to the classic 1996-97 Kappa away kit. It features a light teal base with a distinctive vertical zigzag split down the center. Navy accents appear on the collar and cuffs, complemented by subtle red piping along the shoulder seams. The design is completed with a traditional full-color Barcelona crest, a navy Spotify sponsor emblem, and a pink Nike Swoosh.
Xerez Deportivo 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish club Xerez Deportivo FC has officially unveiled its new away kit for the 26-27 season, made by technical sponsor Macron. The new design introduces a refined and elegant color scheme for the team's upcoming campaign.
The Macron Xerez Deportivo 26-27 away shirt features a deep maroon base, complemented by golden accents throughout. A monochrome version of the club crest, along with the Macron logo and front sponsors, are all applied in matching gold. The shirt is framed by gold and cream trim along the crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, while a subtle tonal pattern adorns the front panel to add texture to the overall aesthetic.
Maroon shorts and socks with gold detailing complete the new Xerez DFC 26-27 away strip.
Al-Ittihad 26-27 Away Kit Released
Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad and Nike have officially launched the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. Following the reveal of their home strip last month, the new away uniform introduces a refined design deeply rooted in local culture and heritage.
The Nike Al-Ittihad 26-27 away jersey features a light grey base paired with contrasting black trim on the collar, sleeve cuffs, and side panels. A subtle tonal pattern flows across the body, taking inspiration from traditional Arabic calligraphy and the historic architecture of Jeddah's Al-Balad district. Gold accents complete the look, highlighting the Nike Swoosh and the framing around the club crest. The strip is complemented by black sponsor branding, including Al Balad Development Co across the chest.
The new Al-Ittihad 26-27 away kit is now available through official club outlets and select retail stores.
Al Rayyan SC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Qatari club Al Rayyan SC and technical sponsor Joma have officially launched the new away kit for the 26-27 season. The new strip introduces a sleek blackout design for the upcoming campaign.
The Joma Al Rayyan 26-27 away jersey is predominantly black with dark metallic grey detailing throughout. A subtle checkered pattern is applied to the round collar and sleeve cuffs, along with faint vertical checkered bands running down the body. All logos, including the club crest, Joma branding, and sponsor graphics, appear in tonal dark grey to maintain the stealth look.
The club's founding year, 1967, is printed on the upper back just below the collar. Matching black shorts and socks complete the full Al Rayyan SC 26-27 away strip.
Atlético Sanluqueño 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Spanish side Atlético Sanluqueño and Italian brand Macron have officially revealed the club's new home, away, and third kits for the 26-27 season. The new collection offers a mix of traditional style, retro aesthetics, and a special local tribute.
The Atlético Sanluqueño 26-27 home kit stays true to heritage with classic green and white vertical stripes across the front and lower back, finished with a green crew neck collar and green sleeve cuffs. It is complemented by black shorts and green socks. Meanwhile, the away kit takes on a refined off-white base featuring maroon collar and cuffs, a simplified circular crest, and thin yellow and blue chest stripes.
Completing the set is the dark green 26-27 third kit, which incorporates bright neon green central striping and matching trims. The most notable detail of the third shirt is a printed portrait graphic on the lower front honoring the famous flamenco guitarist Manolo Sanlúcar, who passed away in 2022.
CD Badajoz 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Spanish club CD Badajoz and technical partner Macron have officially launched the team's new kit collection for the 26-27 season. Unveiled under the campaign theme "La piel del Gigante," the new kit range pays homage to the history and identity of Badajoz through tailored design elements across every shirt.
The CD Badajoz 26-27 home kit maintains the club's iconic black and white vertical stripes, enhanced by thin gold pinstripe details and an embossed graphic pattern depicting historic city symbols and lions. The away kit adopts a clean gold base color paired with black accents and a monochromatic badge. Completing the lineup, the third kit comes in purple with fine tonal vertical pinstripes and a classic white collar, alongside a vibrant orange goalkeeper kit.
Al-Hussein SC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Jordanian Pro League champions Al-Hussein SC have officially revealed their new away kit for the 26-27 season, designed and manufactured by Spanish sportswear brand Kelme.
The Al-Hussein SC 26-27 away jersey features a predominantly black base highlighted by bright yellow side panels, yellow trim on the V-neck collar, and matching accents. A detailed, sublimated dark graphic pattern runs across the front of the body, adding visual texture to the overall look. The Kelme logo on the right chest and the Al-Hussein SC crest on the left chest both stand out in bright yellow.
Crafted from performance-focused breathable fabrics with rapid-ventilation technology, the kit is built to provide peak comfort for players and supporters throughout the upcoming 26-27 campaign.
AEK Athens 26-27 Home Kit Released
AEK Athens and Nike have officially launched the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Returning to a classic aesthetic, the shirt features traditional black and yellow vertical stripes running down the body and sleeves, accompanied by a clean black collar and matching cuff accents.
The Nike Swoosh is rendered in white on the right chest, opposite the official AEK FC crest on the left, with main sponsor Pame Stoixima placed centrally across the front. Alongside the traditional home shirt, the club also revealed two goalkeeper jerseys for the 26-27 campaign.