New Balance has launched a unique new boot in honor of Harvey Elliott, focusing on an unexpected inspiration: his beloved dog, Paisley. Named the Tekela V4 ‘Paisley’ edition, this design draws from Elliott’s deep connection with his canine companion.

Harvey Elliott has been breaking records early in his career: in 2018, he became the youngest player to feature in the EFL Cup at just 15 years and 174 days old. His Premier League debut followed on May 4, 2019, making him the youngest-ever Premier League player at the time, aged 16 years and 30 days. After joining Liverpool, he signed with New Balance in April 2021 and received his first signature boot by February 2022. Now, 18 months later, he celebrates his second signature edition, paying tribute to his dog, Paisley.

A passionate Liverpool supporter, Elliott named his family dog after the club’s iconic city. Paisley holds a special place in Elliott’s heart, inspiring the latest design of his signature boot. “There’s a massive love towards him and obviously I’m not sure what goes through his brain, but hopefully he can sense that and see the love that he brings us and we want to give back to him,” Elliott explained. “He’s one of a kind, and in every way possible I want to keep him with me and bring him on these journeys with me. And I think there’s no better way of doing that than having the dog on the back of my boot.”

The Tekela V4 low ‘Paisley’ features a vibrant red base with silver accents throughout. The ‘N’ branding on the upper incorporates Elliott’s HE19 tag repeatedly, while the heel showcases scattered silver bones and an image of Paisley’s face above his name.

Discussing the boot’s intricate design, Elliott shared, “I wanted butterflies on my boot, and they were able to put that in on the insoles. There’s a few little quotations that they’ve been able to put in here and there – they’ve put dog bones all around my boots and underneath my boot as well, and then in the New Balance logo, they’ve put my logo, the HE19, which is a big part as well. They’re all the small details that maybe won’t be seen from afar, but for me, I can see every detail of it and every detail I’ve asked for they’ve been able to deliver it, and put it in the boot.”