Euro 2016, Copa America, let's have it. Domestic seasons are over and attentions turn to a sizzlingly summer of international football. With the action underway in the States and the Europeans making their final friendly preparations, we take a look at who caught our eye this week wearing what.
Jordan Lukaku (Belgium) Nike Mercurial Superfly V
We've seen a lot of this boot recently but we couldn't help but include it this week having seen its perfect match-up with the Belgium home strip. Made for each other, despite the brand differences. Here's Romelu's little bro Jordan sporting the design. Seamless, in every aspect.
Sawrawat Dechmitr (Thailand) adidas ACE 16.1
Last month adidas partnered up with Italian design company Italia Independent to fuse football and fashion. The Deadly Focus Pack was another slick addition to the 'Limited Collection' but didn't grasp any notable on-pitch time. Sawrawat Dechmitr was sporting a pair of the ACE editions this week for Thailand. If that counts as notable?
Lionel Messi (Argentina) adidas MESSI 16.1
We had a feeling that Messi would opt for the laced version of his signature PUREAGILITY boot. The Argentina striker favours a simple design and he'll be looking to lift his first ever Copa America wearing the 16.1 edition of his exclusive silo, starting when Argentina get their campaign underway on Tuesday against Chile.
Michelle Heyman (Australia) Concave Volt +
It's been a busy season for Concave. The brand have punched their way into the mix with a clean set of silos headlined by the Volt + speed boot and they're continuing to be represented in the international scene this summer, with Australia's Michelle Heyman among a number of players embracing the unique technology.
Rachel Daly (England) Under Armour Clutchfit 2.0
Rachel Daly scored on her England debut in the Lionesses 7-0 rout over Serbia at the weekend. The Houston Dash attacker was laced up in an all white and red St George's flag inspired design of the Under Armour Clutchfit 2.0 as England warmed up for their European Championship qualifier this week.
Luis Figo (Real Madrid Legends) Nike T90 Laser III
Luis Figo was back in action this week as Real Madrid Legends hosted a team of Ajax legends at the Bernabeu. The Portuguese midfielder chose to lace up in the third-generation Nike T90 Laser, a boot originally launched in 2009. We see ex-pros pull out classics each year. Never thrown out, they hold on to them, just in case...
Sergio Pizzorno (Rest Of The World) Pantofola d'Oro Lazzarini
From one stadium to another. After smashing the King Power Stadium in a celebratory gig last weekend for fellow Leicester fans, Kasabian's Sergio Pizzorno took to the Old Trafford pitch in typical rock star style. Serge was representing the Rest of the World side in 2016 Soccer Aid and marked the occasion by lacing up in a pair of all blue Pantofola d'Oro Lazzarini's with custom LCFC personalisation.
Giles Barnes (Jamaica) Nike MERCURIAL SUPERFLY HERITAGE ID
Jamaica made a losing start to their Copa America campaign, going down 1-0 to Venezuela. In amongst the Jamaican side was former Derby striker Giles Barnes, who was wearing the 1998 R9 edition of the Nike Mercurial Superfly Heritage iD boot.
Renato Sanches (Portugal) adidas ACE 16.1
A lot has been said of Portugal youngster Renato Sanches. Now it's time for him to back up that talk with a big tournament for his nation. With a suspect defence, it'll be up to Sanches and Ronaldo to be firing in front of goal and the 18-year-old will be doing so in the Mercury Pack adidas ACE 16.1. Shiny.
Massengo Jordan (Congo) Nike Hypervenom Phinish
Designed by Brazilian Artist Bruno Big and worn as a signature boot by Neymar, the Hypervenom Ousadia Algeria was a celebration of combined talents and character. The eccentric graphic was released worldwide as the NJR brand grew and made it's way to Congo (the land of Um Bongo) where it was worn by Massengo Jordan this week.
James Rodriguez (Colombia) adidas X 16+ PURECHAOS
James Rodriguez scored from the penalty spot to give Colombia a 2-0 win over USA in the opening Copa America 2016 match. With a number of adidas players opting for the lace versions of the Mercury Pack, the Real Madrid midfielder slipped into the top end X 16+ PURECHAOS.
