Imagining a Kylian Mbappé On Signature Football Boot
Aug 15, 2026, by Chris
- Mbappé's Future Footwear Speculation: Rumors suggest Kylian Mbappé might move to a non-traditional brand like On for his next footwear contract, potentially mirroring Roger Federer's strategic move.
- On Mbappé Signature Boot Concept: Bootsplug has designed a concept for On Kylian Mbappé signature football boots, featuring a sleek, minimalist speed boot with a white knit chassis and a vibrant gradient color transition.
- Current Brand Alignment: Despite the circulating rumors, Kylian Mbappé remains aligned with Nike, having recently unveiled and worn his new gold and mint green signature Mercurial Superfly 11 boots.
With rumors circulating about Kylian Mbappé's future footwear contract, Bootsplug has imagined what an On Kylian Mbappé signature boot could look like.
The speculation gained traction following reports that Mbappé could explore a non-traditional brand partnership upon the conclusion of his current cycle, bypassing legacy giants like Adidas or Puma. Industry observers have drawn parallels to Roger Federer’s landmark move to On in 2019, where the tennis legend acquired an equity stake and created his own signature performance line rather than signing a standard ambassador agreement.
Kylian Mbappé On Signature Football Boots Concept
The On Mbappé concept soccer cleats are a sleek, modern speed boot that seamlessly blends On's signature minimalist design language with elite football requirements. Built on a white knit chassis, the boot features an eye-catching gradient transition along the lower half, blending from deep purple and indigo into vibrant magenta and bright red toward the forefoot. Prominent black On branding sits across the lateral strike zone and heel, paired with an all-white stud plate and semi-translucent conical studs.
Despite the intense rumors, Mbappé remains firmly aligned with Nike for the time being. The Swoosh recently unveiled his latest gold and mint green signature Mercurial Superfly 11, designed specifically to honor his historic back-to-back World Cup Golden Boot achievements. The French forward was also spotted wearing the golden pair in pre-season training ahead of the 26-27 campaign.
While Swiss brand On has successfully branched out into tennis and track and field, entering top-flight football alongside one of the world's most recognizable athletes would mark a massive milestone.
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Adidas Gives Czechia and Singapore Identical Kit Designs
Following Czechia's high-profile switch from Puma to Adidas after 33 years, kit enthusiasts quickly spotted an uncanny similarity between Czechia's newly unveiled 26-27 home shirt and another recent Adidas addition: Singapore. Both national teams recently parted ways with long-term suppliers, with Singapore ending a two-decade partnership with Nike just weeks before Czechia ended their three-decade Puma era, only for both to receive remarkably similar shirts from the Three Stripes.
The resemblance between the two red shirts is unmistakable. Both jerseys rely on the exact same template and trim styling, built around a red base with a white crew collar bordered by thin navy blue piping, matching white sleeve cuffs with identical navy trim, and white Three Stripes across the shoulders. The primary visual difference is found in the texture of the fabric, as Singapore's kit incorporates a subtle tonal wave pattern, whereas Czechia's jersey arrives in a plain, solid red finish. Even the promotional launch shots look almost mirrored, with both federations photographing players seated or standing while holding an Adidas Tiro football.
The duplication stems from Adidas' streamlined template strategy when signing new federations on tight turnaround times. With both agreements sealed relatively late in the cycle, bespoke tailor-made graphics were kept to a minimum, resulting in what fans have labeled accidental twin kits on opposite sides of the globe.
Closer Look: Raphinha Tests Next-Gen Adidas Predator 27 Prototype Boots
FC Barcelona winger Raphinha has become the latest star to be spotted testing the next-generation Adidas Predator 2027 prototype boots. Following recent sightings of Jules Koundé and Anthony Gordon, the Brazilian forward laced up the unreleased fold-over tongue model during training, offering the clearest on-pitch look yet at what the Three Stripes have prepared for their flagship control silo.
Barcelona Debut Red Shorts and Socks Variant
Barcelona officially debuted a red shorts and socks variant with their 2026-27 home shirt in the away match against Valencia, avoiding a potential kit clash.
The combination was previously used in a friendly against Birmingham City last month and is set to be used regularly throughout the season. It also marks the fourth time in the last five seasons that Barcelona have used red as a supplementary colour alongside their home shirt.
The new combination made a memorable competitive debut as Barcelona secured a 5-0 win over Valencia.
Thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the information and collage.
SV Zulte Waregem 26-27 Third Kit Released - 25th Anniversary Design
Belgian side SV Zulte Waregem and kit supplier Patrick have officially released their new third kit for the 26-27 season. Celebrating the club's silver jubilee marking 25 years since their formation in 2001, Essevee swap out their traditional red, green, and white colours for an understated black and silver look dubbed "Memories worth a touch of silver."
The Patrick SV Zulte Waregem 26-27 third jersey features a black base detailed with thin vertical silver pinstripes down the front. A closer inspection reveals that the pinstripes incorporate handwritten script documenting key milestones and dates throughout the club's history, highlighting achievements such as their inaugural 2001-02 title and their memorable 2012-13 campaign as league runners-up.
Completing the anniversary aesthetic, the jersey is finished with a silver V-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs. All branding—including the monochrome SV Zulte Waregem club crest, Patrick maker's marks, and primary sponsors iDocta and Elindus—appears in silver and white to match the unified commemorative design.
Napoli Wears Last Season's Shorts Against Inter - Here Is Why
In their Serie A clash against Inter at San Siro, SSC Napoli caught the attention of eagle-eyed Napoli kit expert @TutelaMagliaNA. For the 26-27 centenary season, EA7 designed two distinct pairs of white shorts: the home shorts carry the club's special centenary crest, while the away version features an alternate Mount Vesuvius-themed logo. Because the red jersey used the standard circular Napoli crest, pairing it with either of the 26-27 white shorts would have caused a clash of emblems on the same uniform.
Rather than producing a third set of white change shorts solely to carry the standard badge, Napoli simply reused their plain white match shorts from 25-26.