Global Boot Spotting - 13/06/2016 : Boot Spotting : Soccer Bible

We look back at the opening weekend of EURO 2016 as France make the perfect start, Wales get the win and England stutter to a draw. Who was wearing what as the tournament kicked off? Here's the pick of the bunch...

Gareth Bale (Wales) adidas X 15.1

Gareth Bale gave Wales the dream start to their first match at a major tournament since the 1958 World Cup. Bending in a trademark free-kick as the Welsh beat Slovakia 2-1, the Real Madrid man overlooked the new 'Mercury Pack' collection to remain in his heavily modified X 15.1 boots.

Toni Kroos (Germany) adidas 11Pro

Toni Kroos was another star performer in a familiar pair of boots. The German midfielder controlled the centre of midfield against Ukraine in his adidas 11Pro, originally launch in 2014. Both Bale and Kroos know what they like, but adidas will be left frustrated that two of their key men are walking down one of football's biggest catwalks in last seasons outfits.

Raheem Sterling (England) Nike Mercurial Vapor XI

Nike dished out their 'Spark Brilliance' Pack to all their EURO 2016 players to wear throughout the tournament and the majority of their players have been sporting the respective silos so far. Except England players. A number of the Three Lions, including Raheem Sterling laced up in an all red edition during England opener in Marseille with Russia.

Kyle Walker (England) Nike Mercurial Superfly V

Kyle Walker was another. The red and white Mercurial Superfly V was on show at Nike's Innovation Summit in NYC but won't be released to market – Walkers boot are understood to be an iD option. A tidy one at that though, as the colourway flows seamlessly into the England socks.

Fred (Atletico MG) Mizuno Morelia

Atletico MG's Brazilian striker Fred was previously contracted to adidas but since that contract expired he's been wearing a variety of blacked out boots including a dark edition of the Mizuno Morelia – a boot he scored in as his side lost 3-2 to eight-man Cruzeiro.

Paul Pogba (France) adidas ACE 16+ Purecontrol

Paul Pogba gave his adidas ACE 16+ Purecontrol boots some subtle but classy personalisation for France's opening 2-1 win over Romania. The Juventus midfielder has been installed as the lead face of the Purecontrol series and was sporting the 'Mercury Pack' colourway with French coloured pull-tags.

Jonathan Tah (Germany) Under Armour Clutchfit 2.0

New Under Armour signing Jonathan Tah has been included in the squad for World Champions Germany and the young Bayer Leverkusen defender has been training in the latest Clutchfit 2-0 design. A more conservative black and white wrap in contrast to the lead colourway worn by the guy below...

Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) Under Armour Clutchfit 2.0

Granit Xhaka starred in Switzerland's 1-0 win over Albania wearing the "Hi-Vis/Rocket Red/Black" Clutchfit 2.0. With the move to Arsenal completed, they'll be a lot of eyes on the Swiss man in France this month and that's perfect timing for Under Armour.

Louise Neville (Manly United) Puma PowerCat 1.10

June 2011. That's when the PUMA PowerCat 1.10 was launched in Black, White and Fluo Orange. Manly United's Louise Neville reached into her boot archives this week to pluck out a pair of the boot that has now evolved into the evoPOWER, to pull our eyes away from France for a split second.

Hulk (Brazil) Mizuno Morelia Neo

Brazilian unit Hulk gave us a glimpse of the new Mizuno Morelia Neo colourway this week as Brazil crashed out of the Copa America in the group stage with a 1-0 defeat to Peru. It's another bright and simple effort for a speed boot that is the longest standing edition of a silo on the market.