Messi Receives Adidas Samba Career Shoes
- Custom Adidas Sambas: Designer Stepwise gifted Lionel Messi hand-painted, custom Adidas Samba shoes.
- Career Tribute Design: The shoes feature a mash-up design commemorating various stages of Messi's career and teams.
- Limited Availability: The custom shoes are not for sale, but a separate Adidas Samba Messi shoe will launch in February 2024.
Argentinian designer Stepwise has gifted Lionel Messi a customized pair of adidas Sambas to celebrate his career.
Adidas Messi Career Samba Shoes - Custom Hant-Painted Design
The custom Adidas Samba shoes are hand-painted. They feature a mash-up design that pays tribute to the different stages of Messi's career - they commemorate his time at Barcelona, PSG, Newell's Old Boys, Inter Miami, and the Argentinian national team.
The custom creps also showcase Messi's own logo and a patch of the 2022 world champion on the iconic Samba tongue.
Stepwise hand-delivered a pair of the custom Adidas Career Sambas to Messi, who looked happy to receive them.
The custom Adidas Messi Samba Career shoes are not available to buy. However, another Adidas Samba Messi shoe is on its way, launching on 20 February 2024.
Custom Nike Dunk Lows Messi Career
Back in December, Stepwise also created "What The Messi" Nike SB Dunk Low shoes. Of course, Messi was not pictured with them (and probably also never received them) as he is sponsored by Adidas.
Do you like the mash-up style for the Adidas Samba shoes? Let us know in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2006/08 Spain Raul #7 Away Shirt (XL) Adidas
2018/19 Spain Isco #22 Home Shirt (L) Adidas
1998/99 Atletico Madrid Home Socks (Multiple Sizes) Reebok
2015/16 Hamburg Training Jacket (M) Adidas
2019/20 AC Milan *BNWT* Casuals Crew Jumper Sweater (Multiple Sizes) Puma
2010/11 Denmark *Player Issue* GK Shirt (XL) Adidas
1998 Dreamers Drill Top 'England' (Multiple Sizes) Cult
2002/04 River Plate Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2021/22 Pachuca Special Shirt (M) Charly
2012/13 Burnley (Ian Woan) *Staff Issue* Puma Training Polo (M)
Konyaspor 26-27 Special Kit Vote
Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor has officially handed the design reins to its supporters by launching a fan vote to select the club's 2026-27 alternative kit, with three bespoke Hummel designs currently up for debate.
The "Anatolian Eagles" are offering a diverse menu of choices: a vibrant green-and-white checkered pattern that evokes a classic retro feel, a clean half-and-half vertical split with intricate chevron detailing on the sleeves, and a minimalist white base featuring a sharp green horizontal band across the chest.
In a nod to the club's heritage, the poll is scheduled to close this Friday, May 15 at exactly 19:22 - a tribute to the club’s founding year.
Vote here now: https://www.konyaspor.org.tr/forma-oylama
UEFA Unveil Official 2026 Champions League Final Jersey for Budapest
UEFA have officially unveiled the commemorative jersey for the 2026 Champions League final, set to take place at the Puskás Aréna on May 30, 2026. The limited-edition shirt celebrates the culture and architecture of Budapest, combining local inspiration with signature Champions League branding.
The jersey features a modern graphic design with abstract paint-splatter effects and architectural references inspired by the Hungarian capital. On the front, the shirt includes a stylized illustration of the Puskás Arena alongside the iconic Champions League starball logo, while the official Budapest 2026 final emblem appears centrally on the design. The back carries the number “26”, completing the event-specific identity.
UEFA will make the shirt available through the official Champions League store and selected retailers in Budapest ahead of the final. The jersey will also appear in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team during a special in-game campaign running from May 23 to 30.
What do you think of UEFA’s official Budapest 2026 final jersey? Let us know in the comments below.
Jeonbuk Hyundai 2026 ‘Black Label’ Special Kit Released
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have revealed a new “Black Label” special kit, described by the club as an “unexpected charm” inspired by darkness, gold accents and a more intense visual identity.
The special edition was created together with artists Lee Yongwoo and Pipimik. According to the club, the design combines a quieter and more refined mood with stronger visual impact.
There is also a yellow kit - this serves as the keeper.
The “Black Label” jersey will first go on sale at the official club store from May 15 to 17 before an online release from May 19 to 21. Players are set to debut the shirt on May 17 against Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
FC Sion x Lydie&Sasha 26-26 Special Kit Released
FC Sion have unveiled a special-edition kit for the final home game of the 2025-26 season against FC Lugano. The unique shirt was created in collaboration with Valais-based graphic designers Lydie Sarrasin and Sasha Piaia, continuing the club’s recent tradition of working with local artists on special kits.
The design boasts a very more modern look. According to FC Sion, the shirt is intended as a bridge between generations, mixing classic football aesthetics with forward-looking visual elements. The kit will be worn in the final home match at the Stade de Tourbillon.
The limited-edition shirt will be sold exclusively on matchday in the stadium fanshop
