New Trend? People Wearing Football Boots on the Streets
May 8, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
In a bizarre twist that has boot manufacturers scratching their heads, a new social media trend has emerged that's both perplexing and potentially hazardous: wearing football boots as everyday fashion items on city streets.
Hashtag #BootsOnlySummer Sees People Wearing Football Boots on Streets
The hashtag #bootsonlysummer has exploded on TikTok and Instagram in recent weeks, with thousands of young fashion enthusiasts pairing everything from formal suits to summer dresses with brightly colored football boots complete with studs intact.
The trend sees fashion-forward individuals sporting high-end boots like Nike Mercurials, Adidas Predators, and Puma Futures with regular streetwear. Images circulating online show people in pink suits with matching Predators, evening gowns with New Balance cleats, and casual jeans paired with the latest colorways from top football brands.
Even celebrities have been spotted embracing the trend. One high-profile example includes a famous singer, Rosalía, wearing white New Balance football boots with her gala dress at a recent red carpet event—a stark contrast to the traditional heels expected at such occasions.
A Dangerous Fashion Trend
While visually striking, Footy Headlines says it is an unsafe trend. Football boots with hard (FG) or soft (SG) studs are specifically designed for natural and artificial grass surfaces - not concrete pavements or tiled floors.
"Football boot studs are engineered to provide traction on soft surfaces by penetrating the ground," explains footwear safety specialist Marcus Treadwell. "On hard surfaces like concrete, they become extremely slippery and unstable, creating a serious slip hazard."
The metal or hard plastic studs create minimal contact points with hard surfaces, significantly reducing grip and stability. Additionally, the rigid soleplate designed for grass performance offers no flexibility or shock absorption on concrete, potentially leading to foot and ankle injuries.
A high-end football boots from the Big Three (Puma, Adidas & Nike) isn't cheap, costing between £200 and £250. Wearing them on the street will quickly wear out the expensive studs, and this can be the quickest way to ruin your boots.
If you want to follow this trend, Footy Headlines recommends choosing turf trainers (TF) or indoor court shoes (IC) over studs for safety.
What do you think of this unusual trend? Let us know in the comments below.
Cape Verde World Cup Hero Vozinha Unveiled by Colo-Colo With Number 29 Jersey
Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, known globally as Vozinha, has officially been unveiled by Chilean champions Colo-Colo. The 40-year-old veteran joined the Santiago-based club as a free agent following his standout campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he was voted the tournament's best goalkeeper by fans.
During his official presentation at the Estadio Monumental, Vozinha revealed that he will wear the number 29 jersey for the 26-27 season. The kit features his iconic name printed on the back as a personal tribute to his grandparents who raised him. To mark his arrival, Colo-Colo also unveiled an exclusive apparel collection featuring custom graphic t-shirts celebrating the goalkeeper's move.
Vozinha's high-profile transfer to South America comes after a historic World Cup run with Cape Verde, highlighted by a clean sheet against eventual champions Spain. After leaving Portuguese side GD Chaves at the end of last season, the experienced shot-stopper secured his move to Colo-Colo, marking the biggest club destination of his long career.
No More Joma: Reebok Hibernian FC 26-27 Third Kit Released
Scottish Premiership side Hibernian FC have officially launched their new third kit for the 26-27 season. Made by Reebok following their takeover from Joma as the club's technical partner, the shirt introduces a fresh look for the upcoming campaign.
The Hibernian 26-27 third jersey features a light purple base that smoothly fades into dark grey towards the bottom hem. It is equipped with a classic dark polo collar and matching cuff details. The Reebok logo is placed centrally on the upper chest directly above a monochromatic black and grey Hibernian badge, with main sponsor bevvy.com printed underneath.
This release completes Hibernian's kit lineup for the 26-27 season, joining the green home uniform and bone-white away shirt previously unveiled by the brand.
Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 'Mamba' Boots - Concept Renders
Nike is preparing to release a special Kobe Bryant-inspired Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite 'Mambacurial' boot in Fall 2026 for the 26-27 season. Paying homage to the basketball icon and the celebrated 2013 Nike Kobe 8 'Mambacurial' crossover, the release brings the Mamba theme back to football pitch performance.
Following leaks surrounding the upcoming release, digital creator bootsplug has produced close-up concept renders of the Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 'Mambacurial'. The concepts highlight a vibrant pink and purple gradient upper, paired with a bright electric green Swoosh and Kobe's Sheath logo on the tongue. Large 'KOBE' lettering decorates the medial side of the boot, echoing the classic design language from the original 2013 pair.
It is important to note that these images are concept renders based on initial leak details and do not represent official Nike product photography. The official Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite 'Mambacurial' is expected to hit stores in late 2026.
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BG Pathum United 26-27 Home Kit Released
Thai League 1 side BG Pathum United has officially revealed its new home kit for the 26-27 season, made by Nike. The new design stays true to the club's traditional aesthetic while introducing updated accenting and template features.
The BG Pathum United 26-27 home shirt features a royal blue base with dark navy collar and sleeve cuffs. White panels run down the sides of the jersey to provide a clean contrast. The Nike Swoosh is located on the right chest in white, opposite the club crest, with main sponsor LEO featured prominently across the front.
Designed for the upcoming Thai League 1 campaign, the kit is completed with blue shorts and socks matching the primary color scheme of the jersey.
New DFB-Pokal Youth Broadcast Graphics
The German Football Association (DFB) has introduced an updated broadcast graphics package for the DFB-Pokal Nachwuchs youth competition for the 26-27 season. However, the new visual overlay—used during live broadcasts and official streams, has immediately drawn criticism from design-conscious fans following the tournament's first-round matches. Big thanks to @truksterrr.
Critics and graphic designers pointed out several noticeable design flaws in the new scoreboard and matchup banners. The graphic features a dark green bar with a central DFB-Pokal trophy icon separating team names, scores, and crests. Specific complaints highlight poor font selection, bad kerning, uneven spacing between elements, and misaligned club logos that give the overlay an unpolished and low-budget appearance.
As live streaming of youth football continues to expand, fans expect clean, professional presentation even at junior levels. It remains to be seen whether the DFB will refine the graphics package or fix the alignment issues for subsequent rounds of the 26-27 campaign.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Home Kit Concept Edits by Franco Carabajal
Following the official reveal of the Boca Juniors 26-27 home kit by Adidas, graphic designer Franco Carabajal (@FrancooC07) has published concept edits visualizing alternative takes on the new jersey. Using official launch photos featuring Leandro Paredes, the edits explore how subtle design adjustments could alter the overall aesthetic of the Xeneize home shirt.
The concepts focus primarily on the framing of the iconic yellow chest band and the shirt's collar. One variation introduces clean white borders above and below the horizontal band alongside matching white V-neck trim. Another version retains the yellow collar while adding thin white piping to outline the central stripe, recalling classic Boca Juniors jerseys that incorporated white details.
While the official Adidas 26-27 home kit utilizes a dual-tone blue effect framing the chest stripe, these concept renders highlight how small details like contrasting stripe borders can offer a different perspective on Boca's iconic kit.
Jablonec 26-27 Away Kit Released
Czech First League club FK Jablonec and new technical partner Macron have officially unveiled the team's new away shirt for the 26-27 season. This release completes the club's kit set for the campaign, following the earlier reveals of their green home kit and orange third kit.
The Macron FK Jablonec 26-27 away shirt features a clean white base accented by subtle green vertical pinstripes. Look closer at the design and you will notice intricate custom details embedded directly within the stripes, incorporating elements of Jablonec's modern visual identity. Dark green detailing highlights the collar, sleeve cuffs, sponsor logo, and club crest to deliver a sharp look. Dark green shorts and white socks with green trims complete the full strip.
The 26-27 collection marks the first season of Jablonec's new partnership with Italian sportswear brand Macron, who replaced previous kit supplier Capelli.