Another week of Boot Spotting sees us checking out the action in all corners to bring you the best new and upcoming releases, throwback classics and special editions. When you’re ready you may scroll on…
Neymar (PSG) PUMA Future Z 1.2
Neymar made his comeback from injury in the impressive 1-0 Champions League win over Real Madrid, and he did so in the PUMA Future Z 1.2 'Flare Pack'. He then wore them in the 3-1 loss to Nantes, in which he scored, but then also took one of the weakest penalties we've ever seen. Awful.
Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) PUMA Ultra 1.4
Chelsea scraped a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on the weekend, and Christian Pulisic played in the PUMA Ultra 1.4. The new-gen boot is lighter and faster than ever, thanks to the ultra-lightweight MATRYXEVO technology, which combines technical Carbon yarns and transparent Mono yarns to create a high-tech performance material whilst minimising weight.
Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 DS005
Looks like Erling Haaland's boot situation has taken yet another twist, after the BVB man was spotted training in the new Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Dream Speed 5. Reports suggested that his contract with Nike had expired and that it was a two way battle for his signature between PUMA and adidas, but this latest development leaves it all up in the air.
Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund) adidas Predator Edge .1
Now firmly established as a Predator man following his switch from the COPA, Jude Bellingham has been playing BVB's last couple of matches in the special edition 'Geometric' Predator Edge.
Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) Nike Phantom GT II
The MLS 2022 season is right around the corner, and with it comes plenty of preseason action. In Portland Timbers' warmup games, Cristhian Paredes has been spotted playing in an unreleased colourway of the Nike Phantom GT II.
Raphael Varane (Manchester United) PUMA Ultra 1.3
Manchester United's France international defender Raphael Varane continues to work his way back from injury, and he wore the new PUMA Ultra 1.3 from the 'First Mile' pack in training and for a cameo appearance at the end of United's 4-2 win over Leeds. The boots are made entirely from recycled bottles diverted from landfill and oceans.
Malang Sarr (Chelsea) Nike Phantom GT II
Rare sight on the premium pitches of the Premier League, but Chelsea's Malang Sarr opted to wear the Nike Phantom GT II from the 'Shadow Pack' in his side's game against Crystal Palace.
Melanie Serrano (Barcelona) TRU Tenaci
Melanie Serrano celebrated her 500th game with FC Barcelona during the La Liga Iberdrola match against Madrid CFF this week, and spotted on her feet were the all-new TRU Tenaci boots from the brand that are most famed for their socks.
Alessandro Diamanti (Western United) Mizuno Morelia M8 Japan
What a sight from the A-League, as table-topping Western United's Alessandro Diamanti laced up in the classic Mizuno Morelia M8 'Japan' for his side's 3-2 win over Western Sydney United.
Hulk (Atletico Mineiro) adidas F50 X Ghosted
Hulk was on the scoresheet in Atlético Mineiro's Supercopa do Brasil win over Flamengo, notching in the adidas F50 X Ghosted. Atlético went on to win the match on penalties after the game ended 2-2.
Omar Mendoza (Queretaro) Nike Mercurial Superfly VI
Rounding things off this week with a trip to Mexico for a bit of throwback that also throwsback... Yep, the Nike Mercurial Superfly VI from the Heritage ID Pack, which pays homage to the OG '98 Mercurial, was spotted on the feet of Queretaro's Omar Mendoza.