Everton and hummel have teamed up to produce a limited-edition Alan Ball trainer.
The special offering goes on sale on Thursday at 8am and can be order via evertondirect.com only.
In a tribute to the famous football boots worn by Everton great Ball in the 1970s, the new new trainer is white with the hummel chevrons in black on the inside and outside edges.
The black tongue label features Ball's name, the Everton crest and the hummel logo in gold, while the back of shoe has the year ‘1970’ also in gold, and the insole features a gold Everton crest.
Alan’s son, Jimmy, says the Ball family are delighted with the trainers, saying: “Even after all this time people still associate white boots with my dad, which we all think is great!” said Jimmy.
“My dad loved Goodison Park and we, as a family, all love getting back there too - he’d be made up at the thought of Evertonians wearing white hummel trainers now.
“Everton was always his Club and he’d be so proud to know that he is still so well thought of by the fans.”
The trainers will be available in adult sizes 6-11.
Alan McTavish, Commercial Director at Everton said: “We hope that the Alan Ball trainer provides a fitting tribute to a true Everton legend, who was responsible for our first association with hummel. The design is yet another example of the dynamism and creativity at the heart of our partnership. This limited-edition trainer is not only a must for a certain generation of Evertonians but also a chance for young Blues to learn more about one of the greatest players in our Club’s rich history.”
Allan Vad Nielsen, hummel’s CEO said: “We are proud to be able to remember a true Everton legend and his historic association with our brand. We wanted the trainer to be a true homage to Alan Ball and his achievements but also a wearable classic. We are sure this will be a big hit with fans.”
