It’s Monday, which means it’s time for some Boot Spotting. Bringing you the best new releases, special editions, throwback classics and custom creations from around the world, including the welcome return of MLS action. Let’s see who made the cut this week…
Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) Nike Mercurial Superfly Dream Speed 2
Joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe to complete Nike's trinity of players, Sam Kerr changed into the Mercurial Superfly Dream Speed 2 this week for Chelsea's Continental Cup victory against Arsenal.
Mason Mount (Chelsea) Nike Phantom VSN II
Sticking with Chelsea but switching to the men's team, and Mason Mount trained in the newly released Nike Phantom VSN II from the disruptive 'Wavelength Pack', before wearing them in the Blues' 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. The idea behind the pack is to see the creativity and vision of Mason Mount in the PhantomVSN assisting Tammy Abraham in finding the back of the net in the corresponding Mercurial, showing they're on the same wavelength, get it?
Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid) Nike Phantom VSN II
Last week Nike launched the Phantom VSN II in a special unique "White/Black/Laser Crimson" colourway. The idea was that a limited number of players would be wearing it, including Kevin De Bruyne. However, in City's Champions League match against Real Madrid, it was Dani Carvajal who was spotted in them, and the Spaniard wore them again for the El Clasico this weekend, which Madrid won 2-0.
Maximiliano Urruti (Montreal Impact) adidas Predator Mania "Red/Metallic Silver"
The 2020 MLS season got underway this weekend, and Montreal Impact got off to a winning start with a 2-1 victory over New England Revolution. And the scorer of Impact's second and decisive goal, Maximiliano Urruti, caught our eye thanks to his adidas Predator Mania "Red/Metallic Silver", which were rereleased at the end of last year.
Hector Bellerin (Arsenal) Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII
Hector Bellerin has been enjoying the freedom of not being tied down to a contract, switching between brands as he pleases. And following a brief dabble in the adidas X 99.1, the Spaniard has switched into the Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII from the 'Terra Pack'. Bellerin wore them in training and again in the Gunners shock loss to Olympiacos in the Europa League.
Justin Kluivert (AS Roma) adidas X 99.1
Speaking of the adidas X 99.1 and Justin Kluivert contributed a goal in Roma's thrilling 4-3 win over Cagliari this weekend in a pair. The special edition launched in September of last year, with a design that was inspired by the first ever F50 in 2004.
Elliot Grandin (Grimsby Town) Nike Mercurial Superfly IV
Grimsby Town suffered a fairly comprehensive 3-0 defeat at the hands of Northampton on the weekend. But in that defeat, Elliot Grandin was spotted wearing the Nike Mercurial Superfly IV "Heritage iD" from 2016, although the attacker has modified the boot by cutting off the collar.
Hayden Muller (Millwall) adidas Predator Instinct
The last low-cut Predator to be released prior to the recently launched Mutator, the adidas Predator Instinct was seen on the feet of Millwall captain Hayden Muller in their FA Youth Cup game against Chelsea. The Blues won the game 1-0.
Jonathan Borja (Cruz Azul) Nike Hypervenom Phantom I
Originally released in 2014, the Nike Hypervenom Phantom I was in use again this week on the feet of Cruz Azul attacker Jonathan Borja for their CONCACAF Champions League match against Portmore. The Ecuadorian notched the fourth in the Mexican side's 4-0 romp.
Kei Kamara (Colorado Rapids) New Balance Furon V6
While we wait for Sadio Mane to switch into the Furon V6 on this side of the pond, over in the States MLS has several players in New Balance's next-gen boot. Amongst them is Colorado Rapids' Kei Kamara. The striker scored the Rapids' opener en-route to a 2-1 win over DC United in their season opener.
Joao Pedro (Cagliari) adidas Messi 16+
Despite bagging a brace, Cagliari's Joao Pedro was unable to stop his side from slipping to an agonising 4-3 defeat to Roma on the weekend. He did so in the "Blue/White/Solar Orange" Messi 16+, which was known as 'Blue Blast', originally released at the beginning of 2017.
