REVOLUTIONARY: 3D-Printed Adidas R.A.P. Football Boots - Launch This Week?
Jun 30, 2026, by Chris
- Potential Launch & Related Product: The 3D-printed Adidas Climacool R.A.P. football boots are rumored for release this week, coinciding with the launch of a similar-looking Adidas Climacool Laced "Solar Turbo" lifestyle shoe.
- Revolutionary 3D-Printed Design: The boots feature a groundbreaking 3D-printed, highly porous, lattice-like upper structure, promising benefits such as ultimate breathability, a bespoke fit, and an ultra-lightweight design.
- Athlete-Driven Development: These boots are part of the R.A.P. project, developed using insights from athletes like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ademola Lookman, who was spotted wearing a prototype during training.
Update - Tuesday, June 30, 2026: The 3D-printed Adidas Climacool R.A.P. football boots could release this week. Adidas is releasing an Adidas Climacool Laced “Solar Turbo” lifestyle for 170 USD tomorrow, 1 July 2026, which boasts the same look and construction as the football boots.
Adidas Climacool Laced Shoes
Update - Apr 30 2026: We have created a product image mockup of the Adidas R.A.P. football boots, Adidas' first-ever 3D-printed football boots. They are probably part of the 2026 World Cup collection, which boasts the same Solar Turbo main color. We also added a few more images from the reveal.
Update - Apr 9, 2026: Adidas has officially launched a special 3D-printed shoe as part of the R.A.P. (Radical Athlete Perception) project, bringing athlete insights to life through feedback, testing, and data. The product was developed based on insights from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ademola Lookman. More detailed information about this model will be announced by Adidas soon.
Atletico Madrid attacker Ademola Lookman has been spotted wearing what appears to be a groundbreaking, unreleased Adidas football boot during yesterday's training session. And it looks like nothing we have ever seen before on a football pitch.
Adidas 3D-Printed Climacool Football Boots
Here is a close-up look at the mysterious boots worn by Ademola Lookman.
The Adidas 3D-Printed prototype boots boast a striking neon green upper combined with a contrasting solid black tongue and lacing system.
But what makes this boot truly revolutionary is its construction. Up close, the entire neon green upper features a highly porous, lattice-like structure that strongly resembles 3D-printed technology.
For years, Adidas has been pioneering 3D printing in footwear, most notably with their Futurecraft 4D midsoles and, more recently, the Climacool lifestyle shoes, which feature a highly ventilated, structured upper. It appears Adidas is now ready to bring this futuristic manufacturing method to their elite football boots.
As seen in the comparison images, the lattice upper of Lookman's boots is incredibly similar to the structures found on the 3D Printed Runner and the Adidas Climacool Shoe.
If this boot features a fully 3D-printed upper, it could offer unprecedented benefits for footballers:
Ultimate Breathability: The honeycomb-like perforations would easily make it the most ventilated football boot on the market.
Bespoke Fit: 3D printing technology could eventually allow for custom-tailored uppers that match a player's exact foot shape and pressure points.
Ultra-Lightweight: The lattice structure drastically reduces material volume while maintaining strength and stability.
The tongue is the same/very similar to the current Adidas F50 boots.
Would you wear a 3D-printed football boot? Do you think this lattice-style upper is the future of football boot manufacturing? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
AJ Auxerre 26-27 Third Kit Released
French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre and technical partner Macron have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 season. The new release completes Auxerre's set of match wear for the campaign, following the earlier launches of their retro-inspired home kit and black away strip.
The Macron Auxerre 2026-27 third jersey is predominantly blue and centers around a broad vertical navy stripe running down the middle, framed by two thin white boundary lines. In a centrally aligned setup, both the white Macron Hero and the AJ Auxerre crest are applied in silicone on the navy chest panel. A navy crew neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs feature contrasting white tipping, while "AJ AUXERRE" is embroidered in white on the upper back neck.
Matching blue shorts featuring navy and white edge striping and blue socks with a navy band topped by white trim round off the look.
Special FC Metz Robert Pirès 26-27 Testimonial Kit Released
French club FC Metz and kit supplier Kappa have officially unveiled a limited-edition collector's shirt to celebrate the testimonial match of club icon Robert Pirès, set to take place on October 6, 2026, at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.
The special jersey pays homage to Metz's memorable 1996 kit, the season Les Grenats lifted the Coupe de la Ligue with Pirès playing a central role. Reinterpreting the distinct graphic side motif of that era, the shirt features a rich garnet base paired with an intricate geometric graphic panel running down the side, an elegant white polo collar, and a centrally placed Kappa Omini logo alongside the club's traditional Lorraine cross crest. The back showcases Pirès' famous name and number 7 in a retro font, completed by a commemorative jocktag patch at the hem.
The limited-edition jersey is available for pre-order in strictly limited numbers via Metz's online store. It will be donned on pitch during the testimonial event, which brings together legends from Metz, Arsenal, and the France national team to celebrate the career of the 1998 World Cup winner where his professional journey first began.
Brighton Become First Team to Wear Anniversary Kit in the Premier League in 18 Years
In their recent 3-0 victory over Arsenal, Brighton debuted a special 125th-anniversary kit, making them the first team since Manchester United in 2008 (who marked the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster) to wear a commemorative jersey in the Premier League.
Clause 13, Section M of the Premier League regulations strictly limits clubs to three registered kits per season, making special exemptions exceptionally rare.
Other kit exemptions over the years have been few and far between: Man City wore a one-off gold sponsor detail on the final day to celebrate their title triumph in the last match of the 20-21 season, while Newcastle had to turn a pre-match tee into an official match kit to fix an emergency kit clash against Brighton in 22-23.
Thanks to our partner @whatthekit_x for the interesting spotted and the collage.
To Never Be Worn: TSV 1860 München 26-27 Oktoberfest Kit Released
The new TSV 1860 München 26-27 Oktoberfest kit has been officially released by Joma through the club's merchandising company. However, mirroring the previously revealed 26-27 home shirt, this special Wiesn design will never be worn in an official match. Following the insolvency of the club's professional division and forced relegation to the Regionalliga Bayern, 1860 München severed ties with Joma and partnered with local Munich supplier Societas for their on-pitch kits.
The Joma 1860 München 26-27 Oktoberfest jersey presents a classic Bavarian aesthetic based on a clean white shirt. Running vertically down the left side beneath the crest is a light blue and white Bavarian rhombus pattern, framed on both sides by delicate floral vine graphics reminiscent of traditional Trachten embroidery. A dark navy V-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs complete the look, while the inside neck is detailed with Munich's famous "O'zapft is" festival motto. The front displays the traditional embroidered black lion badge with a championship star, accompanied by dark branding from Joma and primary sponsor die Bayerische.
Brazilian Clubs Defend Betting Sponsors
Corinthians, Palmeiras, São Paulo and Santos have joined forces with the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) and other Brazilian football bodies to push back against possible restrictions on betting, warning that major changes could have a serious financial impact on the sport.
The reaction comes as the Brazilian government prepares a possible executive order to ban online casino operations, while further restrictions on sports betting are still being discussed. Clubs are concerned that tighter rules could put existing sponsorship deals and an important source of football revenue at risk.
And the numbers show why. 13 of the 20 Série A clubs currently have a betting company as their main shirt sponsor, with the combined value of these deals estimated at more than R$1 billion per season. Flamengo (Betano), Fluminense (Superbet), Botafogo (Vbet), Palmeiras (Sportingbet), Corinthians (Esportes da Sorte), São Paulo (Superbet)...
The debate comes as major European leagues have moved in the opposite direction. Italy introduced a broad ban on gambling advertising and sponsorship in 2018, while Spain introduced strict restrictions covering betting advertising and shirt sponsorships from the 2021-22 season. In England, Premier League clubs agreed to remove gambling sponsors from the front of matchday shirts from the 2026-27 season, although other forms of gambling partnerships remain possible.
What do you think of Brazilian clubs pushing back against possible betting restrictions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
