Shoes

As part of the Pokémon 30th anniversary collection, Adidas Originals has released an eye-catching hybrid sneaker that blends football heritage with retro running technology: the Pokémon x Adidas Megaride F50 "Pikachu". Merging the streamlined upper design inspired by the iconic 2004 F50 football boot with the open-tunnel bounce system of the 2000s Megaride runner, the pair pays direct homage to the franchise's most famous Electric-type Pokémon.

The sneaker features a predominantly black and dark carbon base energized by vibrant yellow accents. Striking yellow lightning bolt graphics surge across the upper with 3D haptic detailing, complemented by three sleek yellow stripes along the forefoot. At the rear, an embroidered Pikachu graphic sits on the heel counter just above a translucent yellow TPU plate, which flows smoothly into the distinctive yellow-accented Megaride cushioning pods.

Finished with collaborative Pokémon tongue badges and themed insoles, the Pokémon x Adidas Megaride F50 "Pikachu" officially dropped on September 24, 2026, with a retail price of $200. It is available through Adidas CONFIRMED and select retailers alongside other models from the milestone capsule.

Nike has unveiled the latest colorway of Sabrina Ionescu's signature basketball shoe, the Nike Sabrina 4 "The Switch". While the sneaker stands out with its vibrant blend of desert pink and lemon venom tones, a detailed look at the outsole has caught the attention of the football kit community for an unexpected reason.

The shoe's traction pattern features an intricate array of small, angled rubber lugs designed to deliver multi-directional court grip. However, numerous fans and followers noticed that the shape of these individual traction nubs looks remarkably similar to the geometric emblem of Italian sportswear brand Ezeta, prompting many to message the label's founders about the resemblance.

While the outsole pattern is undoubtedly Nike's performance-oriented traction engineered around Sabrina's signature identity, the visual likeness to Ezeta's mark is striking. Do you think this is purely a coincidence, or a curious case of parallel design?

Nike is set to expand its street football lifestyle lineup with the upcoming release of the Nike Cryo Shot Zoom M9 OG. Following the earlier launch of the Virgil Abloh Archives collaboration, this iteration brings back the classic colorway made famous by USWNT legend Mia Hamm during her historic 1999 Women's World Cup campaign. Huge thanks to @sneakermarketro for the leak.

The sneaker faithfully recreates the iconic design of the original boot, featuring a black quilted upper contrasted by a clean white heel counter and red accents. Nike's Cryo Shot technology encapsulates the original studded sole inside a transparent rubber outsole, allowing the pitch aesthetic to be worn on everyday streets while maintaining comfort and traction.

The Nike Cryo Shot Zoom M9 OG Mia Hamm is scheduled to release in early 2027 for a retail price of $200 via Nike SNKRS and select stockists.

Adidas will release a nice Handball lifestyle shoe for German giants Bayern Munich, Footy Headlines can leak. It is part of the 26-27 away collection.

Bayern München 26-27 Away Kit - Long-Sleeve Version

May 30, 2026