Endorsed by Carrick
Price £90
Verdict Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, this classic boot remains an understated gem. If it was good enough for Eusébio, Pelé and Maradona, it’s good enough for you.

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Endorsed by Kaka, Lampard
Price £95
Verdict The lo-tec adiPure boasts a simple design that oozes elegance. Modelled on the classic design of the late 70s, they’re perfect for the player with nothing to prove.

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Endorsed by Messi, Robben
Price £120
Verdict The transparent heel panel and specially designed stickers allow you to showcase your squad number as you leave defenders puffing in your wake. Broken leg guaranteed.

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Endorsed by Ronaldo, Drogba, Walcott
Price £120
Verdict A bit garish, but you can’t argue with the pedigree: in the past six seasons, the top scorer in the Premier League has worn Mercurial Vapor boots.

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Endorsed by Rooney, Torres
Price £120
Verdict You can forget ghosting unnoticed into the area with these luminous yellow numbers, but the ‘sweet spot’ should help you get a few on target. Works for Fernando.

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Endorsed by Gerrard, Ballack
Price £120
Verdict Now in its ninth incarnation, the latest Predator claims to be the most powerful ever. Perfect for speculative 30-yarders, a certain Scouse prodigy swears by them.

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Endorsed by Owen
Price £60
Verdict A re-release of the boot in which Alan Shearer scored most of his 313 career goals. Watch out for Michael Owen being stretchered off wearing them this season.

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