Latest football boots: Nike Phantom ROC and adidas X Team Mode among latest brands for the new season – and how much they cost
Kevin De Bruyne, Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo among those sporting the latest brands for the new season
WITH the new football season almost here, time to make sure you’ve got the boots to fire you to success.
We've put together a top ten shortlist of the newest and most innovative boots currently on the market - and which star will be wearing them this season.
The newest of the Nike creations – and their most innovative yet.
One of the first data driven products featuring insight and analysis from top players, you know these boots have been tested to the max.
The Nike Phantom ROC features a unique construction and hidden ‘Ghost Lace’ system to give a clean strike zone on the foot.
Adidas X Team Mode - £180
- Worn by: Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Angel Di Maria, Marcelo, James Rodriguez -
Gareth Bale ensured the third generation X boot from Adidas made a stunning debut during the Champions League final in Kiev, with the Real Madrid man netting twice in them.
Nike Mercurial ROC - £230
- Worn by: Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Alexis Sanchez, Kyle Walker -
A popular choice among the sharp shooters at this summer’s World Cup, the Nike Mercurial ROC is designed for acceleration, speed and the quickest players on the pitch.
The Mercurial has been around for 20 years but this latest edition pays tribute to those who have learned their skills on the concrete and taken it to the pitch.
The Predator is back. And this time it’s paying homage to the classic black, white and red mix.
A heavy power boot in the past, the Predator 18+ aims to combine master control with cutting edge tech, with the likes of World Cup winner Paul Pogba sporting these soles.
Puma Future Uprising
- Worn by: Antoine Griezmann, Marco Reus, Marko Arnautovic-
Mizuno know a thing or two about craftsmanship – just ask Southampton and Japan’s Yoshida Okazaki.
A boot named Legend has a lot to live up to, but the seventh edition of the famous Tiempo line delivers.
With Flyknit introduced for the first time, alongside a premium k-leather forefront, this boot is a sophisticated choice with defenders Sergio Ramos, Harry Maguire and Virgil Van Dijk all stepping out in them.
The Nemeziz has undergone a bit of a facelift, with a higher Agility Knit collar.
Its foot-hugging construction – inspired by a boxer’s hand tape – is the boot choice of Lionel Messi with flex and function without restriction of movement.
With a lightweight Torsion outsole as well, it’s no wonder Messi often looks like he’s gliding along the pitch.
Do you want fast without compromise?
Enter the Puma ONE – a lightweight boot engineered for unrivalled acceleration.
Designed to fit perfectly around the foot, this boot offers more feel of the ball than the competition – perfect for predatory strikers Sergio Aguero and Romelu Lukaku who will look to bang the goals in this season.
After deadly finishing and decisive accuracy? This is the boot for you.
The latest Furon is a step up the previous model with the tongue-less upper design giving a clean, comfortable fit with perfect lockdown.
Liverpool striker Sadio Mane will be among those pulling on these boots.
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