As always, we’ve kept our eyes peeled on the action over the last week to bring you the best for Boot Spotting, and there’s plenty of new and upcoming releases, special editions and throwback classics to swoon over. Dive on in…
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor XV DS006
Nike made the surprise drop of the latest instalment in the Dream Speed series over the weekend, and Bruno Fernandes was one of the first to debut it, wearing it in Man United's 2-0 win against Leeds.
Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich) Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor DS006
Despite the appearance of his name in side the boot, so far Cristiano Ronaldo has been absent from the Dream Speed 006, with Bruno Fernandes lining up alongside Kylian Mbappe and Sam Kerr as the main faces. But as with past editions, there will inevitably be a host of other athletes in them, and Bayern's Leroy Sane is one such.
Kylian Mbappe (PSG) Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly IX DS006
Kylian Mbappe has been one of the faces of the Dream Speed series since it began in 2019, and sure enough he has laced up in this latest edition in training, ahead of wearing them in PSG's next match.
Lionel Messi (PSG) adidas X Speedportal .1
Looks like Mbappe wasn't the only one with new boots at PSG training this week, with Lionel Messi lacing up in what looks to be a new signature edition adidas X Speedportal. More on this as and when...
lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan) Nike Phantom GX Blaze
Nike recently dropped the Phantom GX in a solo colour refresh inspired by fire, and players have been switching into it this week. Inter's World Cup winner, Lautaro Martinez lacing up in the regular version for training this week.
Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) Nike Phantom GX DF Blaze
Kevin De Bruyne made the switch into the limited 'Blaze' colourway of the Nike Phantom GX for City's 3-1 win over Aston Villa, opting for the DF version that comes with that returning 'Ghost Lace' system.
Pedri (Barcelona) adidas Predator Accuracy +
Following his Deadline Day switch from the COPA Pure, Pedri has been playing in the Predator Accuracy in recent weeks, choosing the laceless '+' version.
Noni Madueke (Chelsea) adidas X Speedportal .1
Noni Madueke got his first Premier League start on the weekend following his January switch from PSV, and he opted to wear the adidas X Speedportal .1 from the 'Pearlised pack', possibly suggesting that the young Englishman may currently be out of contract.
Tony Leone (LAFC) Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor XV
MLS sides are well into their preseason now, gearing up for the big kick off at the end of the month, and LAFC's Tony Leone caught the eye in his side's game against DC United for his choice of the Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor XV in the recent retro-inspired colourway.
Thomas Delaney (Hoffenheim) Mizuno Morelia Neo III Beta
Hoffenheim's Thomas Delaney gave a rare sighting of the Morelia Neo III Beta in his side's 3-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, wearing the Japanese brand's World Cup 'Azure Blue' colourway.
Dany Mota (AC Monza) Nike Hypervenom Phantom I
Finishing off this week with a nice throwback, with AC Monza's Dany Mota rolling out the OG Nike Hypervenom Phantom I ‘Liquid Diamond’ from 2015. Eight years ago, that...
