Weekly Football Boot Watch - JoĂŁo FĂ©lix in Mizuno & Taped Nike Mercurials
This weekâs boot spottings had it allânew 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 â 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 wasnât without dramaâMarc 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 â 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. JoĂŁo FĂ©lix â Mizuno Alpha II
JoĂŁo FĂ©lix 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 starâan interesting move as Mizuno could finally again expand its presence among elite players.
4. Hakan ĂalhanoÄlu â Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly X âCosmic Speed Iâ
Hakan ĂalhanoÄlu wore the Nike Air Zoom Mercurial âCosmic Speed Iâ boots.
5. Julio Enciso â Nike Mercurial with Tape-Covered Branding
Brightonâs 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 JoĂŁo FĂ©lix 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.
