Weekly Football Boot Watch - João Félix in Mizuno & Taped Nike Mercurials
- Puma Debut: Joachim Andersen debuted the new Puma Future 8 boots, while another player in the same boot had a slip on the pitch, raising concerns about the line.
- Mizuno Switch: João Félix was spotted wearing the Mizuno Alpha II boots, potentially signaling a brand switch for the player.
- Taped Nike: Julio Enciso wore Nike Mercurial Superfly boots with all Nike logos covered by tape.
This week’s boot spottings had it all—new colorways making their first appearances, unexpected brand switches, and even a player taping over a famous Swoosh. Here are the top highlights that set social media ablaze in cooperation between Footy Headlines and Bootsclub.
1. Joachim Andersen – Next-Gen Puma Future 8
Joachim Andersen debuted the first main colorway of the Puma Future 8 football boots during the latest fixtures. While the silo aims to make a statement, its debut wasn’t without drama—Marc Cucurella slipping horrifically in the same boots caused a nightmare start for the line. Can Puma rewrite the story and improve the SG plate?
2. Xavi Simons – Puma King Ultimate
Xavi Simons rocked the Puma King Ultimate from the first 2025 main pack. Featuring a red base with a white Formstripe and black detailing, this is a classic-looking colorway.
3. João Félix – Mizuno Alpha II
João Félix stunned boot fans by lacing up in the next-gen Mizuno Alpha II soccer boots. Seen during a recent runout, this marks a potential switch to Mizuno for the Portuguese star—an interesting move as Mizuno could finally again expand its presence among elite players.
4. Hakan Çalhanoğlu – Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly X ‘Cosmic Speed I’
Hakan Çalhanoğlu wore the Nike Air Zoom Mercurial ‘Cosmic Speed I’ boots.
5. Julio Enciso – Nike Mercurial with Tape-Covered Branding
Brighton’s number 10, Julio Enciso, raised eyebrows this week by switching from his usual Puma Ultras to Nike Mercurial Superfly boots. The twist? Every Swoosh was covered with tape.
Are you surprised to see João Félix in Mizuno? Let us know in the comments and follow @Bootsclub for daily updates on the latest boots in action, and also make sure to see the Boot Calendar for all leaked and official soccer cleats.
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