Another week, another round of Boot Spotting, bringing you the biggest boot moves from across the globe, with some big names switching brands. That comes alongside the newest releases, special editions, throwback classics and custom creations. Strap in, we’re off…
Jose Campana (UD Levante) adidas adipure
Pure class. Adidas Brought back a trio of classics from the archive this month, making up the Legends Pack, and Levante's José Campaña duly laced up in the adipure in his side's 0-0 with Osasuna and in the thrilling 4-3 loss to Espanyol.
Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter Milan) Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Flames
Hakan Calhanoglu got the third goal in a 4-0 rout against Cagliari, and the Inter Milan man did so in the latest Kylian Mbappé signature edition Nike Mercurial Superfly, dubbed 'Flames'.
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona) Nike Phantom GT II
Nike celebrated Alexia Putellas's Balon d'Or win by providing the Barcelona star with her own golden colourway on her Phantom GT II. She has been wearing them in her recent matches, including the 4-0 Champions League demolition of Arsenal.
Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) New Balance Furon v6+
Raheem Sterling notched his 100th Premier League goal on the weekend when he slotted home from the spot in the 1-0 win over Wolves, and he reached the milestone wearing the special 'My Story Matters' New Balance Furon v6+ boots. The My Story Matters initiative aims to celebrate black achievements in sport, music, and culture, in addition to providing economic resources to help support black communities.
Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) Nike Mercurial Vapor 13
As everyone well knows, Erling Haaland is one of the most in-demand talents in the game right now, with all the biggest teams across Europe interested in his signature. But it's not just teams that are interested, with brands also keen to tie down the Norwegian. The fact he's been training in older Nike boots, this week the Mercurial Vapor 13 from last year's 'Daybreak Pack', is yet another potential sign that he may not hang round with the Swoosh.
Edin Dzeko (Inter Milan) Nike Mercurial Vapor 14
Another potential boot switch situation, with Edin Dzeko spotted training in the Nike Mercurial Vapor 14. Dzeko has been an adidas man for the majority of his career, so this would signify a big switch for the Inter man.
Thiago Silva (Chelsea) PUMA Future Z 1.2
A double confirmed brand swap from Chelsea, and first up it's Thiago Silva, with the veteran defender making the swap from Nike to PUMA. Until now he had been wearing the Tiempo Legend 9 this season, but now it looks as though he's a Future Z 1.2 man.
Jorginho (Chelsea) PUMA Future Z 1.2
Joining Thiago Silva in the switch to PUMA is Jorginho, for whom the move has long been rumoured. Like Silva, Jorginho had also been a Nike Tiempo Legend 9 wearer up until this point. Have to admit that the 'Faster Football' colourway of the Future Z looks good with the Chelsea kit...
Maxi Moralez (New York City FC) Nike Phantom GT NBY
New York City FC lifted the MLS Cup this weekend after a penalty shootout win following a 1-1 scoreline after extra time. Attacking midfielder Maxi Moralez played the game in a pair of Nike Phantom GT, customised using the Nike By You service.
Santiago Rodriguez (New York City FC) Nike Mercurial Superfly IV
Another spot in the MLS Cup final came courtesy of Santiago Rodriguez, who rolled the clock back to 2015, lacing up in the brightly coloured Nike Mercurial Superfly IV from the 'Highlight Pack'.
Luis Suarez (Atletico Madrid) PUMA Future Z 1.2
It's taken a while, but PUMA finally get one of their big name players into the 'Under the Lights' pack, with Luis Suarez wearing the Future Z 1.2 in the Madrid derby, a game Atletico lost 2-0.
Daniel Bessa (Hellas Verona FC) Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Safari
Another touch of special edition sauce comes courtesy of Hellas Verona FC's Daniel Bessa, who wore the Cristiano Ronaldo Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 'Safari' edition in his side's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.
