The Women’s Olympic competition has not disappointed on the action front, and as we reach the climax of the competition, we’re looking at the standout boots the athletes have been wearing, paying particular attention to those that have been specially produced by brands for the female foot.
Trinity Rodman (USWNT) adidas F50 Womens Mid
Part of the 'Stellar Icon' pack, adidas created the F50 Women's Mid cut boot, which has been engineered for speed and designed specifically with women’s anatomy in mind. It incorporates the WOMEN COMFORT F50 SOCKLINER to provide stability and arch support, and has been worn by Trinity Rodman as she's notched an impressive three goals in the tournament, including the winning goal against Japan in extra time of the quarter final.
Wendie Renard (France) adidas Predator 24
Presented in a corresponding colourway as part of the 'Stellar Icon' pack, the Predator 24 comes available in both laced and laceless versions, with French star Wendie Renard opting for the latter.
Salma Paralluelo (Spain) Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor XVI
For the 2024 Olympics, Nike brought back the Ostrich print visage for its 'Electric Pack', which carried across all athletes' footwear. Spain's Salma Paralluelo successfully converted her spot kick in the quarter final penalty shootout against Colombia in them.
Mallory Swanson (USWNT) Nike Phantom GX II
Joining the Mercurial in the 'Electric Pack' look is the Phantom GX II, and it's the boot of choice of Mallory Swanson, the USWNT forward who has racked up an impressive three goals through the group stages.
Marina Hegering (Germany) Nike Tiempo Legend X
Completing the 'Electric Pack' in a football sense is teh Tiempo Legend X, and it's been seen on the feet of Germany's Marina Hegering.
Tamires (Brazil) PUMA Ultra 5 Ultimate Tricks
For PUMA, they opted to bring back their 'Tricks' franchise for the Olympics, combining two different colour boots as a pair. The brand have been pioneers in offering women-specific fits, and it's a benefit enjoyed by Brazilian left back, Tamires.
Kathrin Hendrich (Germany) PUMA Future 7 Ultimate Tricks
Another player enjoying the attention to women's fit that PUMA offers is versatile German defender, Kathrin Hendrich. The PUMA 'Olympics x Tricks' pack took the existing 'Forever Faster' aesthetic, and combined it with the split look that's teh calling card of the Tricks franchise.
Jordyn Huitema (Canada) New Balance Tekela v4+ low
There was a certain amount of controversy surrounding defending champions Canada and their Olympic campaign. Despite that, they still made it to the quarter finals, before being knocked out on penalties by Germany. Jordyn Huitema failed to find the net in the tournament, but her contribution in her New Balance Tekela v4 was still felt.
Aitana Bonmati (Spain) adidas Predator 24
What better way to announce your switch from Swoosh to Three Stripes than with a signature colourway of the adidas Predator 24? That's how Balon d'Or winner, Aitana Bonmati, has rolled into the Olympics. Styling.
