When new football boots come out depends on the brand, and there is no official fixed calendar. Fan sites read the rhythm like this: new main generations mostly early in the year, World Cup packs in May and June and in-between packs in the autumn. That pattern is worked out from leaks and is not a promise from the brands.
Every date below comes from fan sites and counts as a rumour until a brand confirms it. The more useful question for most players is whether a new generation changes how the boot fits, and we come to that further down.
When do new football boots come out?
Fan sites keep a calendar of leaks and teasers. On 8 November 2026 one such calendar lists, among others, a Predator 27 teaser in December 2026. For January 2027 it lists main packs from Nike and adidas, and for April 2027 a second pack from adidas.
These are rumours. None of these dates is a fact for us. If you are waiting for a particular boot, wait for the brand’s own announcement.
When does the new football boot collection come out?
Brands release many versions across the year. The same calendar already lists several packs from Nike, adidas and Puma for October and November 2026, among them a Haaland pack and a Yamal pack. This is where you see the difference between a generation and a colour pack.
Generation or colour pack: what is the difference?
A generation is a new model, such as the current Nike Phantom 6, the adidas Predator 26 or the Puma Future 9. According to a World Cup 2026 boot guide, the current generations include the Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 and Superfly 11, the adidas F50 Hyperfast and Copa Pure 4, and the Puma Ultra 7 and King 20.
A colour pack is a new version of a model that already exists. A new colour is therefore not a new model, and the fit is the same as the boot you can already buy. That is why a launch of a new colourway is rarely a reason to change a boot that works for you.
Can you benefit from an older generation?
Yes, if your boot does not have to be the newest. Previous generations are often easier to find in the shops and the price difference is visible in the shop listing, so we print no amounts here.
Do watch the fit. An old generation can fit differently from the new one. The Mercurial Superfly 11, for example, is slightly roomier than the previous generation according to our sources. The earlier Mizuno Morelia Neo generations had a separate tongue and deep lacing and gave more room than the newest, so the fit differs per generation: check which version you are looking at. So do not assume the same last, but read the fit verdict of the generation you are buying.
Does a new generation change the fit?
It can. A new generation sometimes comes with a different last, a new upper or a different tongue, and each of those changes how the boot feels. For wide feet three things matter most: whether the toe box is still tall, whether the tongue is still loose or has become knit, and whether the heel has changed. If you have a boot that fits, there is no urgency to switch to the successor.
If the boot you wear is being discontinued, do not panic. Last season’s version usually stays available for a while, and you can check the size and soleplate you need in the shop listing, including AG or MG for 3G pitches and SG for the wet months.
How do you handle new football boots sensibly?
Choose on fit first and on newness second. The Nike Phantom 6 and the Puma Future 9 are rated as good options for wide feet, regardless of when a successor appears. The Mizuno Morelia Neo IV and III show why it pays to look at the generation. How boots are supposed to fit is covered in how football boots should fit.
If you buy boots for a child, the same goes: measure first and choose the model that fits, see wide fit kids football boots. To compare two lines before you decide, our comparisons set them side by side.
Not sure which generation fits your foot? Use the football boot adviser.