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Global Boot Spotting

It's Monday, it's boot-spotting. Get stuck in as we bring you our selection of the best boots on show from planet football.

Memphis Depay
Memphis Depay

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) Under Armour SpeedForm

Under Armour's new golden boy Memphis Depay was presented with a pair of custom SpeedForm boots ahead of the Netherlands' latest international matches. Designed to compliment the famous Oranje kits the Manchester United new boy was laced up in the brand's latest silo in a one-off colourway as his country beat Latvia 2-0.

Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale (Wales) adidas F50 adizero

Wales recorded one of their biggest results in decades as they beat Belgium 1-0 to edge towards Euro 2016 qualification. The man with the goal, Gareth Bale of course. The Real Madrid forward was wearing the F50 adizero (remember them) rather than the new X15.1 and capitalised on some poor defending to slot past Courtois.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden) Nike Mercurial Vapor X

Has Zlatan re-signed for Nike? After months of wearing blacked-out Vapor and F50 boots the PSG striker turned out for Sweden this week wearing the "Silver Storm" Nike Mercurial Vapor X and he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Montenegro as Sweden look set to qualify for the tournament in France next summer.

Jadson
Jadson

Jadson (Corinthians) adidas X15.1

If you had any reservations about the adidas X15.1 then one look at Jadson's black editions will be enough to change your opinion. The loud volt launch colourway has ticked the box for maximum on-pitch presence but adidas have a few colourways lined up to roll out including this low-key version worn by the Corinthians man.

Steve McManaman
Steve McManaman

Steve McManaman (Real Madrid Legends) adidas Copa Mundial

When Real Madrid Legends took on Liverpool Legends at the Bernabeu at the weekend it was that bit extra special for one player in particular. Steve McManaman played for both sides in his career and was gracing the Bernabeu turf in a pair of adidas Copa Mundials in a game that welcomed a number of high profile ex players.

Eni Aluko
Eni Aluko

Eni Aluko (England) Umbro Velocita

Umbro have served up a 2015 Women's World Cup specific colourway for the tournament in Canada this summer. Among the Umbro players on show is England's very own Eni Aluko who was in action against Mexico wearing the bright yellow/orange/blue atoll combo as the Lionesses bounced back from defeat to France to beat the Mexicans 2-1.

Gaetane Thiney
Gaetane Thiney

Gaetane Thiney (France) adidas ACE 15.1

adidas have launched a World Cup pack of their own for the women this summer. Sitting alongside the white/volt X15.1 is the ACE15.1 which comes in a simplistic white/orange combination and a leather upper, differentiating it from the men's edition. France's Gaetane Thiney is one of many players to slip into the brand new silo.

Ange Nguessan
Ange Nguessan

Ange Nguessan (Ivory Coast) Puma V1.11

Ange Nguessan was wearing one of the most distinct throwbacks this weekend as the Ivory Coast player was sporting the PUMA v1.11 silo, now replaced by the evoSPEED series. The green/navy/white V1.11 was launched in June 2011 and featured the popular lace cover before being replaced a year later by the evoSPEED 1.

Marc Vales
Marc Vales

Marc Vales (Andorra) adidas Gloro

The adidas Gloro went down immensely well when it was released earlier this year, hailed as a modern day Copa Mundial. The old-school elasticated fold-over tongue and simple colourways made it a must have for traditionalists although adidas understandably opted not to place any of their professionals in it. Andorra's Marc Vales did however give it a run out on the international scene at the weekend.

Charlyn Corral
Charlyn Corral

Charlyn Corral (Mexico) Under Armour SpeedForm

The SpeedForm landed last month as the strongest all round Under Armour football boot to date. Not only does it boast a slick launch colourway as seen here on the feet of Charlyn Corral, the SpeedForm also packs some seriously impressive unique tech that Under Armour have carved out of their running game and applied the concepts to football.

Carolina Venegas
Carolina Venegas

Carolina Venegas (Costa Rica) Nike Mercurial Superfly IV

One of the craziest custom jobs on show this week was Carolina Venegas' Nike Mercurial Superfly IV boots. The Costa Rican has modified her boots with a bold set of visual graphics which appear to be done by hand to show off her artistic flair. Snazzy.

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