- Model: Adidas X Speedportal.1 ‘Leyenda’
- Player: Lionel Messi
- Condition: Match Issued
- Tournament: 2022 FIFA World Cup (Qatar)
- Size: UK8/US8.5
- Soleplate: SG (Custom — Without Carbon)
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Colourway: Gold Metallic/Cloud White/Pulse Blue
- Headline Features:
- Adidas X Speedportal.1 ‘Leyenda’ special edition boots match issued to the greatest footballer of all time and 8× Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi.
- Supplied to Messi by Adidas Athlete Services during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he captained Argentina to immortal glory.
- Argentina went on to lift the World Cup, with Messi playing a pivotal role throughout the tournament — scoring 7 goals and providing 3 assists.
- These boots were custom made to measure in Germany, crafted precisely to Messi’s anatomical and performance specifications.
- Each boot features personalisation of his squad number “10” to the medial side of the upper, alongside the Argentina flag.
- A stunning, chrome-gold special edition, symbolic of Messi’s crowning moment on the world stage.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Custom-Built Athlete Specification:
• Handcrafted in Germany by Adidas Athlete Services, entirely bespoke to Messi’s fit and comfort preferences.
• Noticeably wider forefoot profile than the retail variant to accommodate his natural foot shape.
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Personalisation Details:
• Left Boot: Features “CIRO 10 03 18” and “ANTO” (his son and wife) to the lateral side.
• Right Boot: Features “THIAGO 02 11 12” and “MATEO 11 09 15” to the lateral side.
• Both boots carry Messi’s number “10” and Argentina flag to the medial side — consistent with his World Cup pairs.
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Soleplate & Construction:
• Chrome-gold SG soleplate, unavailable to the public — retail models were FG only.
• Custom plastic compound plate used instead of the Carbitex carbon plate seen in retail models, tailored to Messi’s preference for softer flexibility.
• Custom tongue and upper structure, replacing the retail “Burrito” one-piece design for enhanced comfort and access.
• Extensively padded heel interiors with suede-wrapped liners and additional cushioning around the ankle cup.
• Bespoke insoles, thicker and softer than retail versions, lined with black suede for comfort and lockdown.
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Exclusive Player-Only Edition:
• Messi was the only player permitted by Adidas to wear this special ‘Leyenda’ edition — created exclusively to celebrate his legendary career.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A museum-grade artefact from the pinnacle of Lionel Messi’s career — the tournament that immortalised him as football’s greatest ever player.
- Issued directly to Messi for use during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar — football’s most historic stage.
- Represents the definitive symbol of Argentina’s World Cup triumph and Messi’s coronation as the undisputed GOAT.
- Ultra-exclusive, one-player-only issue, with technical construction never released to the public.
- A once-in-a-lifetime acquisition opportunity for elite collectors — a centrepiece worthy of any museum or private investment portfolio.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring verified provenance and long-term collectible value.
