Paul Scholes has revealed he had to buy his own football boots from a local shop ahead of his return for Manchester United against rivals City.. Paul Scholes - The Einstein of football. Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has revealed that he mistakenly purchased a pair of football boots that your average Sunday league footballer might wear when he was preparing for his Red Devils comeback.. Scholes was sponsored by American kit giants Nike for the majority of his incredibly successful career with United. MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Scholes has revealed he was forced to buy a £50 pair of boots from JJB Sports for his 2012 comeback… to keep it … In a shock turn of events, Paul Scholes decided to come out of retirement in 2012 to face Manchester City and the 43-year-old has recently revealed that … Scholes came out of retirement at the FA Cup game (Picture: Getty) Paul Scholes reveals Jonny Evans gave him stick for his boots when he made his comeback for Manchester United in … And now Scholes has revealed he got plenty of … Paul Scholes is known around the world as one of the most talented players in the history of football and his legacy will never be forgotten. Paul Scholes was mocked for his £50 plastic boots when making his surprise 2012 comeback.