Nile Ranger (Southend) Nike Tiempo Legend VI
Southend United striker Nile Ranger has overlooked the seventh generation Tiempo to remain in his custom Tiempo 6 colourway. The former Newcastle United frontman has designed the combo to match up with the Southend home strip.
Danny Mayor (Bury) adidas F50 adizero
Another player wearing a discontinued boot in the football league over the New Year period was Danny Mayor. The Bury man opted for the 'Battle Pack' edition of the adidas F50 adizero – a design launched and worn throughout the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Nick Powell (Wigan) adidas Predator Precision 2017
The adidas Predator Precision was one of the standout limited edition boots from 2017 as the Three Stripes brought back the iconic silo. The re-released Precision didn't get much on-pitch time due to its limited availability, but Wigan's Nick Powell gave them a run out this week.
Gary Dicker (Kilmarnock) adidas Predator adiPower
Gary Dicker was also sporting throwback adidas Predators throughout the festive fixtures as he laced up in the adiPower from 2011. Seven years later and it's evolved into a mid-cut laceless design. Where does the time go?
Albert Adomah (Aston Villa) PUMA evoSPEED SL Fresh
Aston Villa climbed into the Championship play-off places over the Christmas period. Leading goalscorer Albert Adomah has struck 12 times this season, his latest coming in the PUMA evoSPEED SL Fresh. A boot launched to combat the heat of European pre-season, or freezing December nights in Birmingham for Adomah.
Oumar Niasse (Everton) Nike Hypervenom x EA Sports
Oumar Niasse switched into the limited edition Nike Hypervenom x EA Sports boots over the New Year period. The boot was the second design of the partnership, and Niasse laced up in them for Everton's defeats to Bournemouth and Man United. A digital inpsiration, although unlike FIFA you can't restart the game when you go behind...
Eden Hazard (Chelsea) Nike Mercurial Flyknit Ultra
Eden Hazard was only down to wear the Nike Mercurial Flyknit Ultra for a handful of games to support the limited edition release, but the Belgian has remained in them for the rest of the year. The fact that a leading player such as Hazard supports the new technology will no doubt result in a more prominent role in for the 2018 Mercurial plans.
James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) Nike Tiempo 7
James Ward-Prowse looks to be available after his contract with adidas expired early this season. The Southampton midfielder had previously worn a blacked-out edition of the ACE 16, before briefly moving into the new Predator indicating a new deal with adidas. But that hasn't proved to be the case, as he's more recently switched into a blackout of the Nike Tiempo 7.
Anthony Stokes (Hibernian) Nike T90 Laser IV
Anthony Stokes was sporting the "Bright Mango" edition of the Nike T90 Laser IV over Christmas. The Hibs striker has reverted back to a boot that was originally launched in 2011 after beginning the season in the Tiempo 7.
Ricardo Santos (Cerezo Osaka) Nike Mercurial Superfly V
Ricardo Santos went to great lengths to show off his custom Nike Mercurial Superfly V design. The Cerezo Osaka man even matched up his boots with a pair of Nike socks in a similar colourway and sneaked them under his PUMA kit. Smart.
Neymar (PSG) Nike Mercurial Puro Fenomeno
With PSG on a winter break Neymar debuted his signature Nike Mercurial Puro Fenomeno during the charity football match 'Ball Hunger Only' in Sao Paulo over Christmas. The boot was launched in December as Neymar's latest signature release and is inspired by the design worn by Ronaldo almost twenty years ago.
