ADIDAS X CRAZYFAST MESSI.1 “LAS ESTRELLAS”

Inspired by Messi's iconic 2022 World Cup boots, the 'Leyenda', the new X Crazyfast Messi 'Las Estrellas' ('The Stars') design incorporates the colours of the Argentinian flag – with a colourway officially dubbed 'Cloud White / Pulse Blue / Gold Metallic' – and features three stars that recognise the nation's hat-trick of World Cup triumphs (1978, 1986 and 2022). Further design details include Messi's logo, the G.O.A.T sign-off and the number 10 on the heel.

Messi’s first World Cup was 16 years ago in Germany, and so it looks to be there that adidas have gone for inspiration for this new signature X Speedportal in what looks to be a fitting tribute. The golden look nods to the adidas F30 boots worn by Messi in the 2006 World Cup, with a combination of black and white Three Stripe branding playing out across the upper.

Some subtle blue details pop on the rear of the collar, through a graphic on the instep, and the stud tips in an obvious nod to his home nation, while the number 10 and Messi’s logo feature on the rear of the heel of each boot. The soleplate shimmers in golden chrome, representing all the glory Messi has had so far in his career.

Will we see Messi guiding Argentina to World Cup glory in these? Would be a fitting end to his World Cup story, and these would be fitting boots in which to do it.