To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the release of football’s greatest speed boot, adidas has brought back to life one of the sport’s most cherished boots: the F50. Some of the best and fastest players in the game wore the F50 for more than ten years. The “Advancement Pack” adds three new versions of this legendary boot, each designed for game-changing speed, to accommodate a new generation of gamers.

Sprintframe 360, a soleplate with enhanced stability and traction, is a feature shared by all three models: the F50 Elite Laced, F50 Elite Laceless, and F50 Mid W Elite. In order to provide foot stability at push-off and enable multidirectional speed and acceleration, the heel counter integrates flawlessly with a stud arrangement of rounded and bladed studs.

A lightweight synthetic material called Fibertouch Upper, which provides a moulded fit for support and more cushioning, is also featured on each silhouette. To improve control when dribbling quickly, Sprintweb technology—a 3D texture applied to the main ball contact areas—complements this.

The laced version has a tunnel tongue that fits snugly and is reinforced in key areas to provide extra stability and a better fit in the forefoot and midfoot. The collar on the laceless version is composed of Primeknit material, which conforms to the contours of the wearer’s foot to provide optimal comfort.

A woman’s foot is best suited for the F50 Mid W Elite. For comfort and stability, the incredibly soft Primeknit Midcut Collar fits around the ankle in a flexible way. A second sock liner has also been added to the top area to stabilise foot movement inside the boot by offering the best arch support possible, resulting in a customised fit for female football players of all skill levels.

Gabriel sporting an adidas F50.The boot’s light weight is symbolised by its primarily white silhouette, which is enhanced with solar red and clear blue patterning on the medial and lateral sides, which provide the impression of a flash as players pass quickly. In an era where the game is progressing at never-before-seen speeds, the new F50 represents the rebirth of a cherished boot.

The new F50 is set to change the game of football fast with its engineering, which allows players to control the field on their terms and unleash game-breаking velocity.  Starting today, certain adidas shops and dealers as well as online at adidasfootballshoes.com are selling the F50 Elite Laced, F50 Elite Laceless, and F50 W Elite variants.