What is the European Golden Shoe? Winners, scoring & guide to top scorer award | Goal.com Canada

The European Golden Shoe is the prestigious award given to the continent's top league scorer, using a points system weighted by the difficulty of each league. Lionel Messi stands alone as the undisputed king, having won the award a record six times, with his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo following with four. From its history to its unique Adidas Predator-inspired trophy, this is the complete guide to understanding football's ultimate prize for pure goalscoring excellence. | False Nine