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Kylian Mbappé Debuts All-New On Football Boots in EA FC 27
Kylian Mbappé has sent shockwaves through the boot world following his official departure from Nike to join Swiss brand On. Marking the historic switch, the Real Madrid superstar has already been revealed wearing his all-new On football boots in promotional footage and gameplay for EA Sports FC 27.
Serving as the cover star for the game, Mbappé gives fans an early preview of On's ambitious entry into football footwear. The in-game renders show off a clean, predominantly white prototype cleat featuring the Swiss brand's signature logo boldly displayed across the upper. The boots are built around On's proprietary LightSpray technology, a seamless and ultra-lightweight manufacturing process developed in tandem with Mbappé and the brand's newly appointed Director of Football, Thierry Henry.
While the commercial retail release of On's debut football boot collection is slated for 2027, the boots will be featured directly in EA Sports FC 27 around launch. On the pitch, the French forward is expected to give the boots their live competitive debut for Real Madrid in the coming weeks of the 26-27 campaign.
Asics 2026 Autumn/Winter Jetray & DS Light Boots Pack Released
Asics has officially launched its new 2026 Autumn/Winter football boot collection, uniting the JETRAY and DS LIGHT silos under a cohesive, high-visibility visual identity. Finished in a sharp combination of white and pure silver with vibrant volt highlights, the latest pack introduces a sleek aesthetic across the brand's performance footwear range.
The headline addition is the expansion of the speed-focused JETRAY line, which welcomes the new JETRAY PRO alongside the flagship JETRAY ELITE. Geared toward explosive initial burst and rapid acceleration, the boot pairs Asics' JETFRAME soleplate tooling with a SILKYWRAP upper and microfiber support for an adaptive, locked-in fit. The heritage DS LIGHT roster receives matching seasonal updates, including the premium kangaroo leather DS LIGHT X-FLY 6, the lightweight X-FLY PRO 3, and the fourth-generation ACROS PRO 4 and ACROS 4 designed for sharp cuts and lateral stability.
Rounding out the lineup are the DS LIGHT PRO and PRO WIDE options, which incorporate rearfoot fuzeGEL cushioning to absorb repetitive ground impact during starts and stops. Asics is also offering dedicated HG5mm editions—featuring a 5mm heel raise engineered to reduce strain on the calves and Achilles tendons—as an exclusive through brand channels and Japanese retailer Soccer Shop KAMO. Built to perform across firm ground, artificial turf, and dirt pitches, the full pack is now available.
Kepa Arrizabalaga Trains in Next-Gen Adidas adiPURE Prototype Boots
Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has become the latest player to test the upcoming next-generation Adidas adiPURE football boots. During a recent training session at London Colney, the Spanish shot-stopper took to the pitch in an all-white prototype pair. While initial posts on social media labeled the footwear as a next-gen Copa, the boot is actually part of the highly anticipated comeback of the iconic adiPURE silo. Big thanks to bootsclub.
The prototype highlights the heritage-focused direction of the new silo, evoking strong memories of the classic adiPURE 11pro series. Up close, the boot features a premium quilted, cross-stitched leather forefoot engineered for a soft, natural ball touch, paired with traditional central lacing and an adaptive floating tongue. The testing model also showcases tonal embossed Three Stripes branding and the brand's newly developed Adiframe outsole, engineered to deliver smooth flexibility and balanced stud pressure distribution.
Adidas is retiring the modern Copa line to reinstate adiPURE as its flagship leather touch silo alongside the Predator and F50. Kepa joins several other high-profile athletes trialing the blackout and whiteout prototypes ahead of their launch in early 2027, following sightings on Bayern Munich's Jonathan Tah, Barcelona midfielder Pedri, and Cruz Azul talent Ariel Castro.
Not Leaving Adidas? Declan Rice Trains in Next-Gen Adidas Predator 2026 Prototype Boots
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been spotted testing a whiteout prototype of the next-generation Adidas Predator 2026 football boots during training. The England international, who has long served as one of the primary ambassadors for the Adidas Copa Pure line, took to the pitch in an unreleased all-white boot featuring a laced setup and a low-cut knit tongue design identical to the configuration favored by club teammate Martin Odegaard.
The sighting is particularly intriguing given recent speculation surrounding Rice's boot sponsorship. The midfielder had previously been seen trialing unbranded whiteout models from rival brands, including the Nike Tiempo and Under Armour Magnetico 6, sparking rumors that he might depart the Three Stripes. However, his active role in testing Adidas's upcoming flagship control boot suggests that negotiations are progressing and that he could remain with the brand, potentially transitioning from the Copa to the Predator silo.
The next-generation Adidas Predator 27 is scheduled to launch in December 2026, lor January 2027. The upcoming generation draws heavy visual inspiration from the iconic 2000 Predator Precision, incorporating modern Nanostrike rubber grip elements, a redesigned Powerspine soleplate structure, and an engineered Primeknit upper across laced, laceless, and fold-over tongue variants.