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Global Boot Spotting

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

Javier Hernandez
Javier Hernandez

Javier Hernandez (Mexico) Nike Mercurial Superfly IV

Chicharito has been reluctant to switch out of his Nike Tiempo Legend IV boots since he first slipped into a pair. The Mexican striker had laces up in the Tiempo IV for his first two group games but has since been training in the Superfly IV.

Cristian Zapata
Cristian Zapata

Cristian Zapata (Colombia) Lotto Stadio Potenza V 200

One of few players representing Lotto at the World Cup this summer is Colombia's Cristian Zapata. The AC Milan defender is currently wearing the new Stadio Potenza V 200 silo.

Sofiane Feghouli
Sofiane Feghouli

Sofiane Feghouli (Algeria) adidas adizero F50

Algeria have surprised a few people in their opening World Cup games. After a narrow defeat to Belgium they responded by beating South Korea 4-2 on Sunday night. Valencia midfielder Sofiane Feghouli has matched up his whiteout F50's with the Algeria kit.

Marouane Fellaini
Marouane Fellaini

Marouane Fellaini (Belgium) Warrior Gambler

Belgium have lived up to their dark horse tag so far by winning both their group games. He might have had a hard time in the red of Man United but in the red of Belgium and his Warrior Gambler boots Marouane Fellaini has so far excelled.

Yasuhito Endo
Yasuhito Endo

Yasuhito Endo (Japan) Umbro Accelerator Endo

Japan's Yasuhito Endo has been hooked up with his very own silo to wear at the World Cup. Similar to the Umbro Speciali, Endo has been wearing the Accelerator Endo, a one off boot designed just for the man himself. Big time.

Alireza Haghighi
Alireza Haghighi

Alireza Haghighi (Iran) adidas World Cup

The adidas World Cup was once the most popular football boot on show at the tournament, worn at every tournament since it release. Thanks to Iran goalkeeper Alizera Haghighi the famous boot lives on, even if he has blacked out the Three Stripes.

Joachim Loew
Joachim Loew

Joachim Loew (Germany) adidas Nitrocharge 1.0

Germany gaffer Joachim Loew has taken a liking to the adidas 'Enlightened Pack' Nitrocharge. Normally managers and coaches wear a standard Copa Mundial or World Cup but Loew has opted for something a little more interesting. He's down with the kids. Hodgson in Superfly's next.

Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Benoit Assou-Ekotto

Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Cameroon) Under Armour Clutchfit

Benoit Assou-Ekotto's Under Armour Clutchfits take the title for craziest 2014 World Cup boot so far. The Cameroon defender sported a colourway that pair tribute to his nation's flag against Croatia. That's where the good news stopped for him, he was on the end of a 4-0 hammering and then nutted his own teammate.

Koo Ja-Cheol
Koo Ja-Cheol

Koo Ja-Cheol (South Korea) adidas Predator LZ

South Korea's Koo Ja-Cheol looks to have clung onto his Pred LZ launch colourway to match up with the home kit of his country. Whereas the vast majority of adidas players have switched into the Battle Pack for the World Cup Ja-Cheol is sticking to what he likes.

Yoichiro Kakitani
Yoichiro Kakitani

Yoichiro Kakitani (Japan) Nike Super Ligera 3

Another boot spot from the Japan team this week came via Yoichiro Kakitani who was wearing a pair of Nike Super Ligera 3 boots. The Super Ligeras are a more common sight in Asia rather than European shores and Kakitani will be hoping for more game time when his side play Colombia in their last group game.

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