It’s Monday, which means it’s time for some Boot Spotting, bringing you the best new releases, special editions, custom creations and throwback classics on the feet of pros across the globe. Let’s see who made the cut this week…
Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) adidas Adizero Prime X Speedflow +
Spotted last week ahead of its launch, adidas officially unveiled the Adizero Prime X Speedflow, and key players promptly made the switch. That included Gabriel Jesus, who wore them as Man City beat Leicester 1-0. The design uses the colourway of the Adizero Prime X running shoe.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) Nike Mercurial Superfly 8
Tough deciding what to wear for your second debut for a club. Fortunately for Cristiano Ronaldo, he had recently been given a signature pair of Mercurial Superfly 8 by Nike in celebration of him becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football. He went on to bag a brace in them against Newcastle.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan) Nike Mercurial Vapor 14
Zlatan Ibrahimovic just doesn't seem to know when to give up. After nearly four months out and just ahead of his 40th birthday, the Milan front man came on to score his side's second against Lazio. And he did so wearing a personalised pair of Mercurial Vapor 14, which he had also been spotted training in. Does this indicate that the Ibra is back with the Swoosh?
Laszlo Kleinheisler (Hungary) PUMA Ultra 1.2 Lazertouch
For the World Cup qualifier against England, Hungary's Laszlo Kleinheisler opted for the PUMA Ultra 1.2 'Lazertouch', which dropped a couple of weeks ago. It sees the normal upper construction switched out for premium K-leather, while the use of its cutting-edge Lazertouch technology enhances the control properties of the material. Rare one to see on pitch, and particularly hard to pick out due to that crisp all-white presentation.
Virgil Misidjan (FC Twente) PUMA Future Z 1.2
Another from PUMA’s recent repertoire, and this time it was FC Twente’s Virgil Misidjan in the PUMA Future Z 1.2 from the 'Super Tech Craft' pack. The pack focused on elevating both the Future Z and Ultra's key innovations, and so this was the first-ever laceless Future. Misidjan wore it in Twente's 1-0 win over Utrecht.
Patrick Wimmer (Austria U21) PUMA Future Z 1.2
We really did get to see the future in the Austria v Azerbaijan U21 match, with Austria's Patrick Wimmer lacing up in an unreleased colourway of the PUMA Future 1.2. The white and black has not been seen yet, but its appearance here would suggest that a release is not far off.
Troy Deeney (Birmingham City) adidas X Speedflow .1
Troy Deeney left Watford to sign with boyhood club Birmingham City recently, and he came on for his debut against Derby. For the occasion he had a special pair of adidas X Speedflow .1, customised by BW Boots UK.
Hector Bellerin (Real Betis) Mizuno Morelia Neo III β
Hector Bellerin made the switch from Arsenal to Real Betis in the transfer window, and for his presentation at the Estadio Benito Villamarin he was spotted in the Mizuno Morelia Neo III β from the 'Next Wave' pack. Bellerin is a fan of the Japanese brand, but it's not clear yet if he's actually signed with them.
Izzy Atkinson (Celtic Women) Nike Phantom 3D
Back in April Nike launched the special edition Phantom 3D, which wrapped the Phantom GT up in a special optical graphic. Hard one to miss, and it was spotted on the feet of Celtic's Izzy Atkinson this week in the game against Glasgow City.
Monica Hickmann (Madrid CFF) adidas Copa Mundial 21 Primeknit
Back in May Adidas dropped the adidas Copa Mundial 21 Primeknit, which saw the timeless silhouette constructed from Primeknit and placed on the current COPA Sense soleplate. Madrid CFF's Brazilian defender Monica Hickmann wore them in her side's 2-0 win over Athletic Club.
Lily Woodham (Reading Women) Nike Mercurial Superfly VII KM
Reading's Lily Woodham went a bit Kylian Mbappe for her side's clash with Arsenal, lacing up in the Frenchman's signature edition Nike Mercurial Superfly VII 'Chosen 2' boot that dropped back in January. Didn't help the cause much though, with the Gunners running out 4-0 winners.
