Top 5 Boot Spots This Week: Mbappé, Vlahovic & Rare Phantom Sightings
- Kylian Mbappé's Boots: Mbappé wore Nike Air Max 95-inspired Mercurial Superfly X SE cleats, set to launch on April 12, 2025.
- Rare Nike Sightings: Dany Mota Carvalho was spotted wearing a never-released colorway of the Nike Phantom VNM Ultra.
- Custom Boot Art: Adama Traore showcased custom artwork on his boots, created by Swithadot Studios.
In collaboration with @Bootsclub, we break down the most eye-catching boot spottings from across the football world this week.
1. Kylian Mbappé - Nike Air Max 95 Mercurial Superfly X SE
Nike's Air Max 95-inspired Mercurial Superfly X SE soccer cleat was worn by no other than Kylian Mbappe. They were revealed a few days later, and are set to launch on Saturday, 12 April 2025.
2. Leandro Paredes - Next-Gen Nike Phantom 360 (Whiteout)
Another player testing Nike's upcoming Phantom 360 in a clean whiteout colorway was Leandro Paredes. We just were able to leak of multiple colorways of Nike's next-generation control boot.
3. Dusan Vlahovic - Custom Nike Mercurial Vapor XV
The Juventus striker made a statement in black and gold custom Nike Mercurial Vapor XV football boots, bringing elegant styling to his goal-scoring performances.
4. Dany Mota Carvalho - Never-Released Nike Phantom VNM Ultra
Perhaps the most intriguing spotting this week—possibly even this year—came from Monza's Dany Mota Carvalho, who appeared in a never-released colorway of the Nike Phantom VNM Ultra, sending boot enthusiasts into a frenzy.
Nike Phantom Ultra Venom - Black / Bright Citrus
Nike's Phantom Ultra Venom football boots merge the upper of the Flyknit Ultra (base construction) and the Hypervenom Phantom III (revolutionary foam structure). The sole plate is taken from the Nike Hypervenom Phantom 3.
5. Adama Traore - Bespoke Custom Artwork
Rounding off our list is the most unique artwork seen on the pitch last week. Adama Traore showcased a totally bespoke paint job created by artist Swithadot Studios, turning his boots into wearable art.
Would you like to see more players with custom boots? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to follow @Bootsclub for the latest in boot spots and our Boot Calendar for all released and unreleased soccer cleats.
