20 best football shoes, boots and cleats for 2016-17

#12 Pantofola d’Oro La Gazzetta

the d’Oro La Gazzetta features a unique design

With sportswear manufacturers constantly on the lookout for novel innovations, both in boot design and marketing strategy, Pantofola pulled out the proverbial rabbit out of the hat in 2016.

The little known Italian sportswear manufacturer partnered with Italian newspaper Gazzeta Dello Sport to design a pair of football boots imprinted with headlines from iconic sporting moments in history.

After starting with A.C. Milan, different designs have been added for Inter Milan, Juventus and the Italian national team.

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#11 New Balance Furon Pro

The Furon Pro is the choice of speedy wingers

This pair of boots seems to be the preferred footwear of speedy wingers. Sported by the likes of Jesus Navas and Adnan Januzaj, the Furon Pro is designed for acceleration and braking in an instant.

Using the lightweight Fantom Fit for upper construction, a combination of a light mesh upper and an ultra-thin synthetic layer in the mid-foot area creates a perfect balance of even weight distribution and stability – requisites for any player plying his trade down the opposition flanks.