Adidas Launch Limited Edition Messi F50 adizero Soccer Cleats

Adidas have just launched a new, two-toned, limited edition colorway of their popular F50 adizero designed specifically for Lionel Messi. Messi has been the lead player for the F50 line for several seasons and it look like Adidas are finally ready to follow in the footsteps of Nike’s CR7 line and bring a pair of boots just for him. Just like with the Nike CR7 line, its the color scheme on these shoes that sets them apart from the regular F50 Adizero.

The ultrabright red and white colors on the instep and outstep of these boots are stunning. Adidas haven’t done a bright red and white F50 in years, and the three stripes design looks aggressive and interesting in white and red when set against the opposite color on the upper. They also feature Messi’s new log on the top of the tongue, also in red against a white tongue.

The soccer shoes feature the same material on the upper, a Sprint Web, that allows for quicker cuts and better stability. Keep in mind, these shoes are built for a speedy striker, and have a foot area built for high-speed dribbling. An internal SprintWeb also gives increased support to the upper, meaning it won’t flex or stretch too far despite being ultrathin when you make a quick turn off the ball. The upper also offers decent ball feel, and while it may not the best after a season, its far more durable than any other speed boots on the market.

The outsole of these Messi F50 adizeros is the same TRAXION™ 2.0 stud configuration you’ll see on the other Adizeros. Its designed for maximum energy return and easy release through the flexibility of the sprint frame construction, and the triangular stud offers decent traction in the wet and the dry. These boots are adidas miCoach compatible, which means you can stick this little device goes into the sole of your left cleat and look at acceleration, top speed, and distance traveled by you post-match.

Overall, they’re a stunning pair of soccer shoes and well worth a look at our favorite partner site, SoccerPro.com.