Adidas have finally officially launched their latest signature boots for Lionel Messi and the first to be based on the new Adidas X Speedportal football boot model.
The Adidas X Speedportal Messi boots are called "Balon Te Adoro", which means "I Love You, Ball". Their design pays homage to his your club Newell's Old Boys. A lifelong supporter of Newell's Old Boys, Messi joined the Rosario club when he was six years old. He played six years for Newell's before joining FC Barcelona.
Please note that the boots were initially shown off exactly one month ago, although they were not immediately available for sale and retailer-adjacent media removed their articles shortly after publishing.
Adidas X Speedportal Messi 'Balon Te Adoro' - White / Core Black / Solar Red
Check out the new Adidas X Speedportal Messi boots from the 'Balon Te Adoro' collection below.
The 22-23 Adidas X Speedportal.1 Messi soccer boots pay homage to his youth club, Newell's Old Boys. They combine the main color white with black and red for graphics and logos. The Three Stripes are black, while the sole plate and graphics are red.
The upper features different words and slogans such as "Siempre Juntos" (Always Together) and "Compañero" (companion).
Tech-wise, the new 'Balon Te Adoro' Adidas X Speedportal.1 Messi soccer boots are exactly the same as all colorways released thus far.
Adidas X Speedportal Messi 'Balon Te Adoro' - Features
- Messi signature boots
- Speed-boosting football boots: Made for ultimate speed through ultimate stability and lockdown
- Laces (.1) version plus takedowns
- Anti-slip silicone heel print: Helps enhance lockdown and prevent slippage in heel.
- Carbon Fiber Speedframe: Ultra-lightweight construct with revolutionary carbon fiber insert in the forefoot allows for more efficient power transmission when accelerating and sprinting, providing a real performance benefit
- Engineered Agility Cage: Maximum support during explosive movements and radical change of direction through laser cut
- Two extra forefoot studs to maximize straight-line acceleration
- TPU cage purposefully re-enforcing the upper material from the inside
- Engineered Primeknit collar: provides a firm, supportive yet comfortable fit.
- Firm ground outsole: outsole and stud configuration are optimized for use on firm ground (dry natural grass)
- High Speed Stability System: Maximum support to reach the fastest speeds
- High-Speed Stability System: A carbon heel lock and molded stability fins work together to minimize movement and maximize comfort within the heel at high speeds.
- High Speed Stability System: A midfoot support cage is designed to maximize lockdown, reducing energy loss during fast cuts or changes in direction
- High Speed Stability System: Highly resilient laced Primeknit collar provides a firm, supportive but comfortable fit
- Price: 250 USD (EUR 220, GBP 180)
- Colorway: White/Black/Red
- Release date: 6 September 2022
The new Adidas X Speedportal Messi 2022-2023 'Balon Te Adoro' boots are available since 6 September, 2022, retailing at 250 USD (EUR 220, GBP 180).
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