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Reebok Returns to Football Boots with Dušan Vlahović as Global Ambassador

Reebok is making a full‑blooded return to football footwear, enlisting Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović as its new global ambassador. The brand also unveile

By The Boot Room Editorial Team · Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Reebok Announces Return to the Boot Game With Help From Dušan Vlahović

Reebok is making a full‑blooded return to football footwear, enlisting Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović as its new global ambassador. The brand also unveiled its first on‑pitch performance boot in years: the Reebok Sidewinder. The move follows Reebok’s recent re‑entry into the English game through kit partnerships with Charlton Athletic and MK Dons.

Dušan Vlahović Named Global Ambassador

Vlahović’s involvement first surfaced in late February during a Juventus training session, where he was spotted wearing an unfamiliar boot with clean lines, throwback cues, and a Reebok vector on the side. Speculation about a potential signing was confirmed when Reebok officially announced the Serbian forward as its latest football ambassador.

“I’m proud to join Reebok as it returns to the pitch and reclaims its position in football,” Vlahović said. “Reebok has an incredible heritage in sports and I’m excited to see what we can do together to elevate Reebok Football for a new generation of athletes.”

The announcement was shared on Instagram by SoccerBible.

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The Reebok Sidewinder Performance Boot

The Reebok Sidewinder is the brand’s new on‑pitch silo, though full details remain under wraps. Early glimpses suggest a clean, sharp aesthetic that could carve a niche in a boot market currently dominated by aggressive futurism. Reebok’s football archives—while not as extensive as some rivals—include memorable moments such as Ryan Giggs’ blistering runs in early‑2000s Reeboks, and the Sidewinder aims to bridge that legacy with modern technology.

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Strategic Return to Football

Reebok’s new ownership and leadership structure has been planning a return to the European football scene for some time. After re‑establishing a presence in the English game through kit partnerships with Charlton Athletic and MK Dons, the move into elite‑level boots represents a natural next step.

Todd Krinsky, Reebok CEO, commented: “Football is deeply rooted in Reebok’s heritage, and it is central to our future. As we continue to rebuild our presence in team sports, partnering with an elite talent like Dušan signals our commitment to competing at the highest level. This is about honoring where we’ve been while boldly shaping where we’re going.”

Steve Robaire, EVP at Authentic Brands Group, added: “From the outset, our strategy has focused on reigniting Reebok’s authority in sport through deliberate investments in product, athletes, and global partnerships. Bringing Dušan to Reebok underscores our long-term vision for the brand.”

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Heritage Meets Modern Ambition

Reebok’s return is positioned as more than a nostalgia play. With Vlahović as the face of the movement and the Sidewinder on the horizon, the brand aims to compete at the intersection of performance and culture—a space it has historically understood well.

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