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

#6 Mizuno Wave Ignitus 3

The Wave Ignitus 3 has 3 different panels on the instep

Mizuno have been quietly carving out a niche following for their boots within the footballing fraternity. The Wave Ignitus series has a lot of fans, thanks to numerous novel innovations and, the 3^rd installment did not disappoint either.

There are 3 different panels on the instep which perform 3 different functions. One causes unpredictable flight (Mukaiten), the other causes the ball to dip viciously (Tatekaiten) and the 3^rd creates more curl on the ball for the kicker (Yokokaiten).

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#5 Nike Tech Craft Tiempo Legend V

The Tech Craft addition enhances ball control

Another innovative retake on the classic Tiempo series, the Nike Tech Craft Tiempo Legend V was released in late 2015 and still sells like hot cakes amongst footballers.

Nike has wisely chosen to rely heavily on a proven winner in the Tiempo series, and newer innovations coupled with classic design are a winning formula. The Legend V bears a layer of ‘Tech Craft’, which essentially is a thin layer of leather in the heel area for enhanced ball control.