adidas launches the new F50 Messi ‘La Vida Tropical’ which will be worn on pitch exclusively by the Inter Miami and Argentina baller, along with 10 of the world’s top young players. 

The boot offers a fresh twist on last year’s F50 ‘Triunfo Estelar’ with some design updates such as the inclusion of a ‘Messi + 10’ sign-off, paying homage to the 10 young footballers who will also lace up the silo. 

Lamine Yamal, Cavan Sullivan, Claudio Echeverri, Jaedyn Shaw, Antonio Nusa, Joel Ndala, Vicky López, Kenan Yıldız, Assan Ouédraogo, and Eliesse Ben Seghir are the young stars who will step out in the F50 ‘La Vida Tropical’ as well as Messi. 

Another update to the design includes jagged haptic lines across the upper — versus the smooth lines seen on previous models — as a nod to the explosive speed associated with F50 players.  The boot also features the iconic ‘Messi’ logo on the heel counter and drops in a radiant pink and turquoise colourway inspired by the city of Miami.

The release showcases the latest F50 technology such as the ‘Springframe 30’, a specifically designed soleplate built to provide optimised stability and traction, helping to facilitate multidirectional speed and acceleration. And the ‘Burrito Tongue’ closure system — the closure of the ‘burrito’ style tongue is adapted to Messi’s preferred fit and has been engineered with knit material for maximum comfort.

The boot will be worn on pitch for the first time by Messi on April 19, when Inter Miami take on Columbus Crew in the MLS and is available online now and via selected retailers.

Take a closer look at the boot below.