addias unveil special edition X Speedportal inspired by Messi's first-ever World Cup

adidas unveil the Leyenda boot pack - a special edition X Speedportal - inspired by the +F50.6 Tunit boots worn by Lionel Messi during his first-ever World Cup in 2006.

The Leyenda, translating to legend in Spanish, aim's to tell the story of Messi's first and last ever World Cup as the 2022 tournament kicks off on November 20 in Qatar. The Leyenda marks the last of three special edition boot packs that have been rolled out by adidas in honour of the famous adidas designs worn at past World Cup tournaments.

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Both the past and future of Messi's World Cup career are intertwined in the design of the boot. The medial side of the boot celebrates the design of the +F50.6 Tunit boots, while the sides of the boots replicate the inline of the X Speedportal with a white surface.

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The special edition boots themselves feature a primarily gold colourway, paired with blue, white and black detailing to represent the colours from the Argentinian flag.

This special edition boasts the same technological innovations as the X Speedportal. It has the SPEEDFRAME technology, fitted with a lightweight sole plate for unreal acceleration. The multidirectional stud design - brand new for 2022 - gives players the confidence to move in any direction with a superior grip.

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Messi will debut the special-edition X Speedportal model against Saudi Arabia on November 22 and throughout the tournament.

adidas Leyenda Messi boot pack price & how to buy

The adidas Leyenda Lionel Messi boot pack will be available to purchase from adidas on November 22. Here's a closer look at limited-edition boots: