The Most Surprising Football Boot Changes: Dybala, Griezmann, Coutinho, and More
Professional footballers often stick with one boot model for years, but sometimes a new release or a shift in personal preference leads to an unexpected sw
Professional footballers often stick with one boot model for years, but sometimes a new release or a shift in personal preference leads to an unexpected switch. Here are some of the most notable changes in recent seasons, from synthetic to leather, speed to comfort, and back again.
Paulo Dybala – From adidas X to adidas Copa
The Argentine started his journey with the three-stripe brand in adidas X football boots, and was even spotted wearing older Glitch models.
With the launch of the new Copa range, Dybala became the star player for adidas’s most iconic line, pushing the Copa to the forefront of the football world. The shift from synthetic to leather, from extreme minimalism to comfort, may seem unusual, but it appears Dybala has no plans to leave his Copas behind.
Antoine Griezmann – From Puma Future to Puma Ultra
Although this change was expected given the player’s preferences – he had been seen training in old EvoSpeed boots despite playing in Puma Future – Griezmann’s swift move from Future to Ultra is still surprising.
With the launch of the Puma Ultra, the French international left his Future boots behind and slipped into Puma’s fastest line. A logical choice given Griezmann’s career, as he has always favoured slim, speed-oriented boots that hug the foot and fit snugly.
Coutinho – From Nike Phantom VSN to Nike Mercurial
Coutinho was the face of the now-defunct Phantom range, starring in a spectacular Nike advert. But it seems he never quite got used to the Phantoms.
Having been a Mercurial player from the start, he reverted to his old ways, switching back to the faster boots with no intention of changing again – at least for now. The lighter boot and more responsive midsole suit his characteristic changes of pace and turns.
Ansu Fati – From Nike Phantom VNM to Nike Mercurial
Ansu Fati’s meteoric rise saw him first wear black Nike Phantom Venom boots, which were quickly replaced by a yellow version.
After just a few matches and once he had established himself in FC Barcelona’s first team, he laced up the Nike Mercurial boots. The change was driven by a better fit for his game, offering the speed and agility characteristic of the Mercurial range.
Neymar Jr. – From Puma King to Puma Future
Neymar Jr.’s arrival at Puma turned heads, and he initially wore the Puma King as a tribute to Pelé in a “Return of the King” campaign. Many sceptics doubted the King would last – and they were right.
After several goals in the Kings, Neymar Jr. unveiled the Puma Future football boots, a switch to a more modern, snugger boot that better suits his style of play. Different colourways are expected for the rest of the season.
These are some of the most striking boot changes of recent times, driven by new releases, brand moves, or simply the players’ evolving tastes.
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