Boots

Puma has officially launched the special-edition 'Level Up' boot pack for the 26-27 season. Drawing inspiration from classic 8-bit video games and retro arcade culture, the collection delivers a distinct aesthetic with pixelated artwork and bright colors across the Ultra Nitro and Future silos.

The Ultra Nitro speed boot comes in an electric yellow base accented with multi-colored 8-bit graphics along the side and soleplate, complete with a pixelated Puma logo. The Future creative boot features a bright blue upper covered in arcade-themed graphics, including pixelated health bars, heart meters, and retro controller details.

As a limited-edition release for the start of the 26-27 season, the Puma 'Level Up' pack will be worn on pitch by select Puma players and is now available at select retailers and online.

Concept designer Chris Pottle has reimagined one of the most celebrated Predator boots of the 2010s with an intriguing twist: the adidas Predator adiPower FT. Taking the sleek silhouette of the 2011 Predator adiPower, the concept introduces an iconic fold-over tongue, seamlessly blending modern Predator trends with early-2010s nostalgia.

Originally launched in 2011, the original Predator adiPower marked a massive transition for the franchise by introducing a lightweight Sprintframe outsole and dropping the traditional fold-over tongue seen on legendary predecessors like the Mania and Powerswerve. The digital concept takes the striking forefoot strike zones, aggressive Three Stripes, and distinct heel counter of the adiPower and adds an elasticated fold-over tongue complete with classic adidas branding.

The digital renders showcase six colorways.

Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka and Real Madrid signing Yan Diomande have both taken to the pitch wearing all-white New Balance Furon V9 boots at the start of the 26-27 campaign. Thanks to @volkyfootballboots.v2 for spotting.

As two of the primary headline athletes for New Balance's flagship speed silo, their synchronized switch away from standard on-pitch colorways to a whiteout look points toward an upcoming limited-edition pack or special release from the American brand in the near future.

It’s normal that brands hide their new flagship-shoes with a whiteout colorway until their release takes place officially, so competitors can’t already get an early glimpse into their newest design.

Footy Headlines can leak close-up images of the special Adidas Predator 26 Zidane signature boots, celebrating 30 years of the Adidas x Zidane partnership. Thanks to Pejie.

The boots feature a pristine white and metallic gold color scheme, a French Tricolore blend, the number '30' on the tongue, a stylized 'ZI30U' nickname, and a graphic of Zidane's iconic 2002 Champions League final volley on the heel.