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Global Boot Spotting

THE PICK OF THE WEEK'S BEST BOOTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE.

Mark Bridge
Mark Bridge

Mark Bridge (Western Sydney Wanderers) Nike HyperVenom

The most recent black/white/lime HyperVenom ranks as the best yet for us but Nike have reserved the bright yellow Spring/Summer drop for their contracted athletes. Western Sydney's Mark Bridge confirmed how good they look on pitch by wearing a pair in the AFC Champions League.

Mahmoud Dahoud
Mahmoud Dahoud

Mahmoud Dahoud (Germany) adidas Predator adiPower

One of the best boot spots of the week cam via the feet of Germany youngster Mahmoud Dahoud who was wearing the gold DB adidas Predator adiPower boots. Originally launched in 2011 and worn by David Beckham, a signature colourway worn by the ex-England captain himself.

Arlen Birch
Arlen Birch

Arlen Birch (England) Warrior Superheat

Another spot from the England v Germany U18 international in Rotherham this week was Everton right back Arlen Birch wearing Warrior Superheat boots. The Superheat has been worn by Tom Ince and Craig Bellamy in the Premier League and the brand will be hoping Birch breaks through onto the main stage.

Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) Puma evoSPEED

Sergio Aguero laced up in a prototype version of the unreleased third generation PUMA evoSPEED boot against Sunderland on Wednesday night. Aguero is no stranger to testing prototype boots having already sported Camo versions of the two previous evoSPEED silos.

Walter Montillo
Walter Montillo

Walter Montillo (Shandong Luneng) adidas Predator LZ

Shandong Luneng's Walter Montillo was in action wearing the red/yellow/black adidas Predator LZ this week. The colourway was a US exclusive launch and has very rarely appeared outside of the States.

Antonio Rios
Antonio Rios

Antonio Rios (Toluca) Nike Tiempo Legend V

Antonio Rios has created a top pair of custom Nike Tiempo Legend V boots to match up with his club's colours. His red/black paint job on the Flash Pack versions of the Tiempo is exactly how you pull off personalisation.

Peggy Luyindula
Peggy Luyindula

Peggy Luyindula (New York Red Bulls) Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III

Originally launched in June 2011 the granite/purple/white/red Superfly III hit shelves at around £275 as Nike's premium top end speed boot. The third generation model was the last of the Superfly series but NYRB's Peggy Luyindula has kept hold of his pair.

Ludovic Gamboa
Ludovic Gamboa

Ludovic Gamboa (Angers) Nike HyperVenom

Ludovic Gamboa is keeping things simple with his custom black and white Nike HyperVenom design. The Angers midfielder's personalised versions of Nike's latest silo tie in well with his side's kit colours. Kit/Boot combo in its most simplistic, yet effective form.

Kingambo Tresor
Kingambo Tresor

Kingambo Tresor (Lekhwiya) Nike Mercurial Vapor IX

Another player who has taken design into his own hands in Qatar based player Kingambo Tresor who has whipped up a silver/white pair of Mercs. Tresor was in action for Lekhwiya against Asamoah Gyan's Al-Ain.

Geoffrey Mujangi Bia
Geoffrey Mujangi Bia

Geoffrey Mujangi Bia (Standard Liege) Nike Mercurial

Standard Liege midfielder Geoffrey Mujangi Bia slipped into the Silver/Black/Volt Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Fast Forward 02 Editions for his sides league match between Club Brugge. The special edition boots have been a hit with non-contracted Vapor wearers across Europe.

Conca
Conca

Conca (Fluminense) Mizuno Morelia

Dario Conca stepped out for Fluminense wearing a white-out pair of Mizuno Morelia football boots as his side took on Brasileiro Série A rivals Figueirense. The Argentine attacking midfielder has a long relationship with Mizuno and is known for wearing all black or white boots.

Carlos Orrianta
Carlos Orrianta

Carlos Orrianta (Toluca) Nike HyperVenom

Deportivo Toluca midfielder Carlos Orrantía gave gave us a look at his White/Red NIKEiD HyperVenom design during his sides Mexican Liga match against Club Atlas (yes, we're digging deep this week). Orrantia's Nike HyperVenom boots were a good match for Toluca's white and red away colours.

Bakary Soumare
Bakary Soumare

Bakary Soumare (Chicago Fire) adidas Predator

Chicago Fire defender Bakary Soumare added some typical MLS style design work to his adidas Predator LZ boots. The White/Red/Black miadidas boots were on show during his sides MLS league match against he New England Revolution which ended 1-1 at Toyota Park.

Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) Nike Mercurial

England hopeful Raheem Sterling pushed Liverpool one step closer to the Premier League title with an impressive brace wearing his Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boots. The young winger was on the scoresheet again as Liverpool left Norwich with all three points after a dramatic 2-3 victory.

Diego Costa
Diego Costa

Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid) adidas Nitrocharge

Diego Costa could be ready to switch boot silos just months after joining adidas. The Atletico striker has continued his fine form this season since switching to the adizero f50 but has been flirting with the adidas Nitrocharge ahead of his sides crunch clash with Chelsea in the Champions League. It's more likely though that Costa was making use of the AG plate available on the Nitrocharge for Atletico's training session at Madrid's Sport City training ground.

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