'I Just Get My Boots For 30 Euro on eBay' - Here Are Our 5 Favorite Assou-Ekotto Boots
Benoit Assou-Ekotto celebrates his 33th birthday tomorrow. We take a look at the most outstanding soccer boots worn by Cameroon defender, including unique boot combos and classic boots.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto is famous for being not sponsored by any brand but wearing only the cleats he wants. One year ago, he made headlines globally after he revealed in an interview that he just gets his boots on eBay and that he would 'rather be free than to 'prostitute himself for a sponsor'. The FC Metz defender was not always a free agent but was sponsored both by Puma and Under Armour in the past before deciding to wear what he wants.
5 | Adidas Predator Pulse - Silver / Red - (2004)
One of Assou-Ekotto's latest boot choice, the Adidas Predator Pulse was the first to feature Adidas' PowerPulse sockliner tech. PowerPulse was marketed to provide more powerful shots due to shifting the boots center of gravity closer to the point of impact.
4 | Adidas Predator AdiPower / Adidas F50 - (2013)
Assou-Ekotto was seen using two completely different models boots in 2013 various times. A combination of speed and power coming together. In an interview, he revealed that he for the first time created a boot combo as "one of his boots broke after three days and he didn't want to throw both of them away".
3 | Adidas Predator AdiPower (2011)
Possibly his favorite boot, the black and orange Adidas Predator AdiPower football boot is Assou-Ekotto's most-used and current boot choice. They were originally released in 2011 and are made for ultimate touch and power featuring a super soft Taurus full grain calf leather.
2 | Adidas Predator Mania Champagne (2002)
Definitely one of the most iconic boots of all time, it is no wonder that Adidas decided to bring back the design of the Adidas Predator Mania 2002 Champagne with a special collection 15 years after they were original released.
1 | Adidas Predator Mania 2002 World Cup (2002)
Boasting the original colors of the Adidas Predator, the Adidas Predator Mania 2002 World Cup cleats are among the top boots ever released.
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Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2017/18 Monterrey Training Jacket (M) Puma
2018/19 Russia *BNWT* Home Shirt (S) Adidas
1995/97 Adidas GK 'Terminator' Template Shirt (S)
1987/89 Celtic Home Shirt (M) Umbro
2007/08 France Henry #12 Away Shirt (L) Adidas
2021/22 Detroit City Bomber Jacket (M) Starter
2020/21 Lyon *Mint* Adidas Training Jacket (M)
1990 Umbro #19 Italia 90 *BNWT* Reissue Template Away Shirt (Multiple Sizes)
1996/97 Bayern Munich Training Shirt (M) Adidas
2019/20 AC Milan *BNWT* Red Stadium Jacket (Multiple Sizes) Puma
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