Adidas Messi "El Retorno" Limited-Edition Boots Released
Jun 4, 2021, by Pat
- New Release: Adidas launched the X Speedflow Messi "El Retorno" limited-edition boots, celebrating 15 years of partnership with Lionel Messi.
- Design Homage: The boots pay tribute to Messi's first Adidas boots (2006 F30 Tunit) and feature a colorway inspired by the boots he wore during his famous 2007 goal against Getafe.
- Technical Details: The X Speedflow is the next-gen successor to the Adidas X Ghosted, featuring a tech metallic core black and intense orange colorway, along with a limited release on June 4, 2021, at a price of €300.
Adidas just launched the all-new X Speedflow with a Lionel Messi special edition that celebrates the 15th anniversary of the partnership between the six-time Ballon d'Or winner and the three-stripe brand. Pictures via Pro-Direct and Futbol Emotion.
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Adidas X Speedflow.1 Messi "El Retorno" - Tech Metallic Core Black / Intense Orange
Check out the new Adidas X Speedflow.1 Messi soccer cleats in tech metallic core black / intense orange below.
The new X Speedflow Messi football boots from Adidas introduce a bold design in gold with a metallic sole plate. They are dubbed "El Retorno" (The Return).
The new Adidas X Speedflow.1 Messi football shoes pays homage to Messi's first boots with Adidas, the 2006 F30 Tunit - he famously he didn't wear the 'F50' top model back then. Messi's name is printed inside an orange box on the outside of the shoes while a new interpretation of the iconic "Teamgeist" logo can be seen on the tongue.
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The colorway meanwhile is inspired by the boots he wore when he scored one of his best goals of all-time, dribbling past several opponents from the halfway line in a Copa del Rey match against Getafe in 2007.
In terms of tech, this is the first-ever colorway of the next-gen Adidas X Speedflow that is being released. The Speedflow is the successor of the Adidas X Ghosted.
Adidas X Speedflow Messi - Features
- Regular fit
- Lace closure
- adidas Primeknit textile collar
- 3D moulded heel
- Laser-cut TPU cage
- Limited Edition
- Colorway: Tech Metallic Core Black / Intense Orange
- Release date: 4 June 2021
- Price: €300 / £250
Adidas' new X Speedflow.1 Messi football shoes were released on 4 June, 2021, retailing at €300.
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