Football boots have advanced a lot over recent years, and if you're currently on the lookout for some, finding the right pair can be something of a minefield.
Generally speaking, boots are now designed and produced with particular styles of play in mind. So, if you model your game on quickness, for example, your best advised to see what boots players with blistering pace are wearing.
At the time of publishing, the most popular boot among players in the Premier League is the Nike Mercurial, with the Adidas X and Predator in second and third.
Below, we've taken a look at the world's best players and what boots they currently have on their feet.
For objectivity sake, we will use the FIFA FIFPRO Men's World XI from 2020.
It is worth noting that this didn't include the two players many are touting to carry the baton after Messi and Ronaldo's retirement: Erling Braut Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.
Both players wear Nike Mercurial Vapor 14's - boots specifically designed for responsiveness and high speeds.
They, like many footballers, are of course also bound by individual sponsorship deals - another factor worthy of consideration while you're shopping around.
The line-up above is created using footballbootsdb.com
