1 ADIDAS TUNiT2

Adidas claims its new Tunit2s – as worn by the likes of Arjen Robben and Ashley Cole – are the world’s first fully customisable football boots. What that means is that you can buy them in different kits: the most expensive Premium Pack, which costs a cool £270, includes three different sets of uppers, two pairs of chassis (the base, in other words) and three different sets of studs (for firm, hard and soft ground). Available from December 06.

And the best of the rest…

2 NIKE MERCURIAL VAPOR III

Good to see a pair of modern boots in old-school black. Maybe black is the new black? BUY THEM

3 PUMA V1 06

These boots are so light you’ll hardly know you’re wearing them. Perfect for picking up a season-ending metatarsel injury! (Only joking…) BUY THEM

4 LOTTO ZHERO LEGGENDA

White and gold ‘bling boots’ from Italian brand Lotto. Only flashy players need apply. BUY THEM

5 UMBRO X II KTK

Featuring an anatomical wishbone kontakt outsole plate. Whatever the hell that is. BUY THEM