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England were off to a flying start in their first World Cup match against Croatia, thanks in no small part to two goals scored by captain Harry Kane. After a tricky start to the World Cup which saw several of the England players’ boots stolen ahead of their first match, Harry was back in his favourite pair in time for the game against Croatia, which hail from his partnership with footwear brand Skechers.
For the first match of the tournament, he wore the Skechers SKX_2 Elite FG boots in a gradient orange, pink and blue colourway which saw him score both of his goals. The boots have been a staple in his England kit for a while now, so it’s no surprise that he stuck to tradition and wore them for the first major match of the group.
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The Skechers SKX_2 Elite FG boots are priced at £195 and come in sizes six to 12, with half sizes available. But although he opted for the multi-coloured version for this important game, he’s also notorious for wearing the bright pink version which have become synonymous with some of his best goals.
View 3 ImagesIf you don’t want to fork out quite so much on a new pair of boots, the Skechers HK Player Edition SKX_ 1.5 Elite FG boots also hail from Harry’s Skechers collaboration. These are also usually priced at £195, but are currently on sale for £153.99, saving you £40.
However, his goal-scoring run will no doubt have fans and fellow players looking to copy his on-pitch essentials, which means snapping up a pair of Skechers SKX_2 Elite FG boots. And whilst they might not give you Harry’s exact striker ability, they will help improve the way you play thanks to their lightweight and performance-enhancing design.
They feature Hyper Burst Pro cushioning for comfort, with P.S.C. moulding detail which gives more precise strike control. A multi-direction traction outsole lets you turn on a dime, and the internal nylon chassis gives you maximum stability and propulsion.
View 3 ImagesHarry Kane wore the Skechers football boots for England’s first match(Image: Getty Images)
Currently Harry’s Skechers SKX_2 Elite FG have a five star rating on the Skechers website, with one saying they’re “Excellent boots”. Another agreed: “Unbelievably comfortable, unreal softness and fit.”
They added: “The SKX 2 Elite is incredibly soft, upper that hugs the foot, offering a breathable, adaptive, and snug feel. Needs no break in time. Best cleat of the year. Whenever I put it on my feet I am just lost for words. Just WOW!”
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If you’re looking for another pair of boots that struck gold at last night’s England V Croatia match, Jude Bellingham is known for wearing his Predator Elite Fold-Over Tongue Firm Ground Football Boots from adidas. Slightly pricier at £239.99, they also come in a bright pink shade and have a textured upper for improved touch and control, positioned studs for stability and speed, and a cushioned interior for comfort.