CULTURE
GETS A KICK OUT OF BOOTS
Fashion giant is breaking new ground with the help of two of the most recognised figures in football and fashion .
Words : Ryan Conway
Manchester United superstar footballer Paul Pogba has teamed up with fashion designer Stella McCartney and Adidas to create the world ’ s first vegan football boot .
He became the first player to wear the trendy new boots as Man United beat Atalanta 3-2 in Champions League in October .
The limited-edition white PREDATOR FREAK laceless boots are made from vegan materials and feature orange spikes and blue and green leopard spots .
Adidas said the boots , which sell for £ 236 , were made to ensure that all materials and components used in the manufacturing process conformed to both ‘ vegan and elite performance standards ’.
Pogba , 28 , said : “ I am a footballer first and foremost , but I have a huge interest in fashion and design and I ’ ve always wanted to explore this further .
“ This collaboration has been particularly special for me because I ’ ve been a fan of Stella McCartney ’ s work for a
long time , so when we came together and had this idea , it felt like the perfect opportunity to create something .
Speaking about the importance of football and fashion in his life , Pogba said : “ On the pitch , fashion shows your personality . “ It says , this is me , Paul Pogba . I like to have different boots to the rest . I don ’ t want the same colour as everyone else . “ It was an incredible feeling to be able to focus on something that combines my love for the game with my passion for style .”
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