Football Boots : speed, adidas, f50i

adidas F50i Tunit Football Boots - Scarlet/White/Gold

Boot Spy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT

adidas F50i Tunit Football Boots

Here are the latest adidas F50i football boots releases in a new colour way for the speed series.

One of three stunning new releases, the adidas F50i football boots have a striking new colourway which celebrates the UEFA Champions League. And the SoccerBible is your first stop for full and exclusive images, along with all the technical specs you need to know before you splash your cash on a new pair of football boots.

The adidas F50i range has proven to be extremely popular this season, which is largely due to the boots' innovative design and performance attributes, but also because of the striking colourways they have been released in. And these brand new Scarlet editions are without a doubt the most eye-catching release so far.

The F50i range of football boots are the most recent and best-fitting adidas F50 Tunit boots ever! They have a sleek design with a synthetic upper delivering durability, lightweight feel and a second skin for amazing control, along with your choice of studs and chassis.

The upper is made from an innovative material developed by adidas called SprintSkin. The material is a single-skin so it gives a great touch and feel for the ball whilst reducing weight, and its synthetic properties mean it is durable to cope with the rigours of the modern game.

On the in-step the adidas F50i football boots feature a print application, positioned to assist ball control by increasing friction. And to further enhance ball contact, adidas have redesigned the lace-cover which is now thermobonded onto the upper creating a cleaner ball striking surface.

The standout feature of these new adidas F50i football boots is the Champions League star on the lace-cover, with the much coveted trophy imprinted in the centre. Combine this badge with the striking Scarlet colourway, and we think these football boots will be a popular choice amongst the players. We can imagine both Lionel Messi and Arjen Robben wearing these football boots in the competition, but they will look equally as good on the feet of David Villa and Emmanuel Adebayor playing in their respective leagues.

The adidas F50i football boots come with a choice of insoles so you can select between lightweight or comfort, and to further enhance the fit the boots have a padded boot collar and tongue. The clear section at the heel area is made from a stronger and sturdier thermoplastic than the rest of the boot, to provide the support, stability and protection you need and expect from a heel counter.

Unique to the adidas F50 range is the Tunit technology, enabling you to choose between studs or a street outsole, with the interchangeable studs suitable for soft, firm and hard ground surfaces so these boots can adapt and be worn in all playing conditions.

If you're eager to get your own pair of these brand new Scarlet/White/Gold F50i soccer cleats from adidas, they will be available to pre-order from today and are expected to hit the shelves around the 25th March! Costing around £125 GBP for a comfort pack and £100 GBP for the limited Pro-Lite editions.

adidas F50i Tunit Football Boots - Leather Black/White

Boot Spy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT

adidas F50i Leather Football Boots

The final installment of three new adidas F50i soccer shoes colourways - the Premium edition Black/White leather option. This next addition to the F50i speed series is part of an exclusive colour run set and the SoccerBible is your first stop to see full and exclusive images, along with all the technical specs you need to know before you splash your cash on a new pair of football boots.

Available to pre-order now these boots come supplied as a Pro Lite pack, costing around £125 GBP. We already know loads about the new adidas F50i football boots and these latest additions continue the trend for great-fitting, sleek and lightweight football boots from adidas, but with the added benefit of a soft leather upper for awesome feel and comfort.

This F50i features a two-tone colourway, which seems to be the trend with boots at the moment! Much more subtle and sophisticated than its' Premium pack siblings, this version disguises the famous adidas 3 stripes with only the F50 logo call out the noticeable branding. The leather used for the upper is soft and supple, and will endure as adidas have unique stitching patterns which will maintain the leathers shape.

Those of you clued up enough will have already worked out this boot is one third of adidas' latest F50i Premium pack. This is the follow up ultra-limited pack that adidas have released for the F50i, with the first set finally being released as individual boots due to public demand! No surprises this time that adidas have kept the fans happy and released the boots seperately as well. So you can choose to buy all three, or the individual synthetic, ClimaCool or leather versions to match your taste and style!

This classy new adidas F50i colourway is completely compatible with all elements in the TUNiT component system, which aims to provide players with the complete season round, any condition set up. Existing F50 players can benefit from snapping up the new upper, as it is interchangeable with their existing chassis and insole to suit their game and style.

Interestingly, unlike most other leather F50i's available, this version opts to omit the lace cover offering a recessed lace area instead. The unique stitching patternsremains with the raised stitching on the instep hinting at Predator-style vamps, with a bold red "i" the only interruption on an otherwise clean instep.

This new colourway is produced in a limited run and we reckon this version would be a great addition to your boot reportoire, with the leather option a great alternative to the SprintSkin syntheric and ClimaCool versions already available.

With these boots being a limited release, we're keen to see if any players choose to sport this boot, as it is definitely another solid addition to the F50i family.

adidas F50i Tunit Football Boots - ClimaCool Cyan/Silver/Black

Boot Spy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:45:00 GMT

adidas F50i ClimaCool Football Boots

We're starting the New Year off with even more boots! Here is the next of three new adidas F50i soccer shoes colourways - the Premium ClimaCool Cyan/Silver edition. This next addition to the F50i speed series is part of an exclusive colour run set and the SoccerBible is your first stop to see full and exclusive images, along with all the technical specs you need to know before you splash your cash on a new pair of football boots.

ClimaCool is a unique adidas advancement in boot technology, that players including David Beckham are taking advantage of. ClimaCool football boots are designed to conduct the slow moving air surrounding the boots, through the holes to cool the feet during exercise. The ClimaCool upper of the adidas F50i football boots is slightly thicker than the regular synthetic F50i upper, as it has both the ClimaCool material and comfortable material and mesh lining inside. However, the material is softer and performs much more like a leather upper.

This edition also retains the vented area on the in-step. Designed for for free-flowing air but reinforced with a harder plastic for ball contact - similar to the pass pad as seen on control football boots.

The upper features the dual tone look that adidas have employed on a couple of past F50i's as well as a more cloudy or smoky Alles-Klaar heel counter section. Shown here with the Competition chassis, the semi-transparent section features a tint of the Cyan colour to

The latest ClimaCool adidas F50i football boots continue to remove the lace cover, unlike other models in the F50i range. Instead, adidas have taken the ClimaCool technology from their running shoes to include an open lace design with an extremely comfortable and soft material tongue.

The two standout features of the new adidas F50i football boots upper, is the print application on the instep of the boot and the new lace-cover. The print application is positioned to assist ball control by increasing friction, and the ClimaCool features a generious kicking area. The perforated upper allows for natural foot breathabililty, and we reckon adidas have done a good job with the visual design of the boot.

This new colourway is produced in a limited run, so if you're looking for something different to your team mates you should have plenty of options now. We reckon this version would be a great addition to your boot reportoire, although the ClimaCool option may not be suitable for frosty winter pitches.

With these boots being a limited release, we're definitely excited to see if any players choose to sport this boot, as it is definitely an excellent addition to the F50i family.

adidas F50i Football Boots - White/Navy/Gold - Lionel Messi

Boot Spy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Keen boot spotters will have noticed Lionel Messi wearing a brand new adidas F50i football boots colourway - and here they are, the White/Navy/Gold adidas F50i Messi football boots....(read more)

adidas F50i Tunit Football Boots - Premium Pack Black/White/Silver

Boot Spy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

adidas F50i Tunit Football Boots - Premium Pack Black/White/Silver

adidas F50i Tunit Football Boots - Macaw/White/Black

Boot Spy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Here are the latest adidas F50i football boots release in a stunning new Macaw Green colourway. Another highly anticipated boot release, this latest addition to the F50i speed series is sure to cause plenty of debate! SoccerBible is your first stop to see full and exclusive images, along with all the technical specs you need to know before you splash your cash on a new pair of football boots. ...(read more)

Speed Football Boots - adidas F50i Comfort Pack - Silver/Black/Red - 03/09/09

Editor — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:30:00 GMT

The adidas F50i TUNiT speed football boots are the latest range to release a new colourway. Clearly not a boot to be left behind, the new Silver/Black/Red adidas F50i football boots are a flash and particularly unique design.

The new adidas F50i upper is available in a comfort pack, which equips you for all playing conditions. And the eagle-eyed boot spotters amongst you may have seen these boots before, as although they aren't released until the 1st October they have already been worn on pitch by Lukas Podolski.

The adidas F50 range prides itself on giving users the ability to "tune" their game, so the F50i TUNiT component system provides players with the complete season round, any condition set up. Players benefit from an interchangeable upper, chassis and re-designed studs colour coded for each surface, to create a boot that will suit your game and style.

This new distinctive silver/red colourway gives the impression that the wearer may have hit a few balls in their time! And the adidas F50i is a great boot for striking the ball, as it is made from a unique new material developed by adidas called Sprint Skin. A single-layer synthetic which has strength and durability, but is thin and lightweight for ball touch and feel.

The upper of the adidas F50i football boots is both stitched and thermal bonded together to improve durability and performance. And this new technique has allowed the lace cover to be designed in such a way that it blends into the upper, a feature that we know is popular amongst the pros following our interview with Jermain Defoe.

The design of this unique upper isn't the first time we've seen adidas incorporate a distinctive lattice pattern, as adidas have also used it for the popular Macaw Green adidas F50i football boots.

The style of these new adidas football boots is aided by the Alles-Klar section of the heel and soleplate, which has been reduced for the adidas F50i TUNiT range. And the new design allows the three adidas stripes to wrap around the boot and blend into the F50 logo that is present on all the bases of the uppers.

The new silver/black/red adidas F50i comfort pack is ideal for the season ahead, with a comfort chassis, insoles and stud packs included for soft, firm and hard ground conditions and pitches. Really you're getting three boots for the price of one, making the £125 GBP price tag not sound so bad. You can expect these boots to hit the UK shelves from 1st October, and they are currently available for pre-order.

Football Boots - Top Scoring Serie A Boot? - 21/08/09

Boot Spy — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:56:00 GMT

With the eagerly anticipated new Serie A season, SoccerBible asks the question - what do you think will be the top scoring football boots during the 2009/10 season?

Exclusive SoccerBible statistics generate boot stats throughout the Serie A season, to show how the different football boots are performing. There was only ever going top be one winner and that was Nike Mercurial Vapor football boots! Showing their dominance on the divison, the Vapor boots notched 36 more goals than the second placed adidas Predator:

However, with the departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Kaka traded for the arrival of last season's La Liga top scorer Samuel Eto'o, these goal stats could look very different come the end of season. Will we see more of the likes of Asics, who gate-crashed the party last year? A hugely respectable 97 Serie A goals across their boot series making them the third highest scoring football boot brand in 2008/09's Serie A. Of course, we're also eager to see how the new football boots like the adidas F50i and Nike Superfly perform with a full season to expoit...

Here's the SoccerBible's pick of the main contenders for the "d'oro di avvio"...

NIKE MERCURIAL VAPOR V FOOTBALL BOOTS

2008/09 Serie A Goals: 152

2008/09 Top Vapor Scorer: Ibrahimovic (25 goals)

Designed for speed, the Nike Mercurial Vapor V football boots have a sleek aerodynamic design and are lightweight at just 230g.The advancement Nike have made with the Vapor V football boots has been the introduction of their Flywire technology acting like the cables of a suspension bridge to support the feet and add additional strength to the material.

ADIDAS PREDATOR PS FOOTBALL BOOTS

2008/09 Serie A Goals: 116

2008/09 Top Predator Scorer: Di Vaio (24 goals)

The adidas Predator football boots have been evolving for over ten years, with a design brief to deliver more power, more swerve and more control. The current Predator football boots incorporate SmartFoam vamps and a PowerPulse chamber, to give additional power and accuracy to every pass and shot.

ASICS LETHAL DS FOOTBALL BOOTS

2008/09 Serie A Goals: 66

2008/09 Top Lethal DS Scorer: Pellissier (13 goals)

A surprise inclusion at number 3? Well, perhaps to some, but it just goes to show how its not all about flashy gimmicks and crazy colours. The Japanese brand commands a huge selection of players in Serie A, including 4 of last season's Top 20 scorers. Perhaps the unrivalled comfort, fit and build quality of the Lethal DS are more than enough to make it a serious contender once again for the top scoring crown...

NIKE TIEMPO LEGEND III FOOTBALL BOOTS

2008/09 Serie A Goals: 66

2008/09 Top Legend Scorer: Cassano (12 goals)

Nike Legend III football boots were born out of the Nike Tiempo range, which has been striving to deliver the ultimate in ball touch for over 25 years. The upper is made from a soft kangaroo leather combined with unique stitching to hold the leathers shape.

ADIDAS ADIPURE II FOOTBALL BOOTS

2008/09 Serie A Goals: 60

2008/09 Top adiPure Scorer: Kaka (13 goals)

Kaka may be gone, but the new adidas adiPure II football boots will continue to set pitches alight in Serie A this season, thanks to their superb comfort and fit and much loved heritage feel. It may be a big ask to topple the Vapor from its perch, but the non-nonsense adiPure II is certain to have an impact during the next 10 months!

NIKE T90 LASER II FOOTBALL BOOTS

2008/09 Serie A Goals: 58

2008/09 Top adiPure Scorer: Gilardino (17 goals)

The Nike T90 Laser football boots have been designed for attacking players, as Nike have engineered the innovative ShotShield technology over the striking area of the boots. Made from a dense material to generate more power when the the ball is struck, the ribbed surface and precision rings emanating from the 'sweet spot' increase accuracy through the unique boot-to-ball contact.

ADIDAS F50i TUNiT FOOTBALL BOOTS

2008/09 Serie A Goals: 49

2008/09 Top F50 Scorer: Mascara (12 goals)

Launched back in May, the adidas F50i TUNiT football boots continue the evolution of adidas' speed component series with arguably the most complete edition to date. Utilising the inter-changeable stud and chassis system, the new F50i series boasts a choice of synthetic, climacool and leather uppers.

Honourable mentions must also go to the Puma v1.08, Asics Testimonial and Lotto Zhero series of football boots that posed a threat in last season's goal scoring charts - can this new campaign inspire one of these boots to break the Nike and adidas dominance?

So now you've seen the contenders, the SoccerBible asks WHICH PLAYERS AND FOOTBALL BOOTS DO YOU THINK WILL IMPRESS DURING THE 2009/10 SERIE A SEASON?

Speed Boots Face Off: adidas F50i TUNiT vs Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly 04/07/09

SB Editor — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT

There has been a plethora of new boot releases over the last few weeks, but none have caught the attention of SoccerBible fans more than adidas' new F50i TUNiT and Nike's improved and re-released Mercurial Vapor Superfly.

Each boot has a variety of colourways now available, stoking the fire of debate amongst boot fans as to which is ultimate speed boot. So here at the SoccerBible we present the best of both boots side by side, so you, the boot-buying public, can decide which is your choice when it comes to these two high performance football boots in our Speed Boot Face-Off!

Speed Boot Face-Off Contender: adidas F50i TUNiT

above: The new adidas F50i TUNiT in Messi Ltd Etd, White and Cyan colours

Launched back in May, the F50i TUNiT continues the evolution of adidas' speed component series with agruably the most complete edition to date. Utilising the inter-changeable stud and chassis system, the new F50i series is the boot of choice of Lionel Messi, Emmauel Adebayor and Lukas Podolski.

Boasting a choice of synthetic, climacool and leather uppers, the new F50i claims to offer the best fit of all the F50s to date and is fast becoming the boot of choice for the players with the quickest feet and best skills in the game.

Speed Boot Face-Off Contender: Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly

above: The Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly lines up in Black, Platinum and Max Orange colours.

The Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly was one of the most anticipated releases earlier in the year, and the SoccerBible brought you all vital info from the exciting launch. Since then, the Superfly has experienced a troubled course but is now back stronger than ever, with arguably the most popular colourway to date in the shape of the Black/Volt edition.

The boot of choice of top pro's including Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba and Andrei Arshavin, the Superfly is part concept sprint weapon part ultimate performance product, but either way is one of the most in demand football boots around.

The tale of the tape shows the Superfly unsurprisingly takes it in the weight stakes, but as many players will know it's not all about shaving off the grammes. However with this drastic weight loss diet coming at a price, the F50i's option of a choice of material styles including a traditional leather upper converts many fans as does the smooth lace cover, offering a clean strking zone perfect for killer shots and strikes.

But now next season, both of the headline icon players for each of these boot series will be lining up to go head to head (or should that be toe-to-toe) in the same division for the first time, as the Superfly's talisman Cristiano Ronaldo will be re-igniting his rivally with adidas F50i starlet Lionel Messi in the Spanish Primera Division.

In fact, to spark the boot rivally even more Nike will be presenting Ronaldo with a special edition Black Vapor Superfly at his official Real Madrid unveiling on Monday - so remember where you heard this first and be sure to stay posted to the SoccerBible for the very best photos and info from the event!

But with all the technology and development behind the Nike Superfly versus the design and components of the adidas F50i, it is going to be a tough decision for you boot fans as to which is your preferred speed boot of choice!

Which Boot is Your Choice for the SoccerBible Speed Boot Face-Off? Vote now!

Speed Football Boots - adidas F50i Messi Leather Navy/Gold/Argentina Blue 03/07/09

SB Editor — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The summer football boot releases continue with the limited edition adidas F50i TUNiT Messi - designed and created especially for superstar Lionel Messi.

This special release features a few significant enhancements and cosmetic changes to the regular F50i - most notably the Navy/Gold/Argentina Blue colourway and a leather upper favoured by Messi himself.

Keen boot spotters and SoccerBible regulars will know that Messi chooses to wear a customised F30i on pitch, but with this release adidas are looking to keep up the F50i momentum with Messi as their global F50i superstar - and there is arguably no one better in the game at the moment who can lay claim to his own boot range!

The upper of the F50i Messi is crafted from k-leather which makes it soft, supple and highly flexible. Many players (and indeed SoccerBible fans) will debate the merits of synthetic versus genuine leather, but the F50i seems to suit both by offering something for everyone. The raised stitching on the instep hints at Predator-style vamps, with a bold red "i" the only interruption on an otherwise clean instep.

The Alles-Klar section of the heel and soleplate is not as transparent as on other editions, this time more smokey and frosted with a soft cyan colouring disguising the chassis choice. The gold three stripes wrap around the boot and blend into the F50 logo that is present on all the bases of the uppers. The heel counter has also been made more dense to add to the support and stability of the boot.

As always the F50i TUNiT component system aims to provide players with the complete season round, any condition set up. Existing F50 players can benefit from snapping up a new upper, or upgrading their chassis and insole to suit their game and style. For the F50i adidas have re-designed the studs making each surface pack colour coded, with the intention of making "tuning" your boot quicker and easier.

The adidas info goes into some detail about the design and significance of the symbol on the lace cover. Inspired from the flag of Argentina and Leo Messi's home town of Rosario, the town where the country's flag was founded. Also featured in the design is the Sun, which is not only a homage to the Argentina flag but also "a reference to Leo's playing style: Just as the Sun gives light to the World, Leo's playing style lights up entire stadiums worldwide."

A bold claim that would be laughable on any other boot other than one endorsed by Lionel Messi!

The comfort pack is ideal for the season ahead, with studs packs included for soft, firm and hard ground conditions and pitches. Those put off by the price of a Nike Superfly will find the Comfort Pack represents excellent value, with the inclusion of a pair of comfort chassis and insoles giving the boot a superb fit and unrivalled comfort.

The new F50i's are also presented in a classy new box (if packaging can ever be described as "classy") with neat compartments for each of the components - including a slot for the gold stud key that the Messi edition comes supplied with.

The adidas F50i Messi Comfort pack is available from 1st July 2009 for pre-order, with the boots hitting the shelves on 1st August 09. In the UK you can currently pick up the complete Comfort Pack for around £125 GBP, with selected retailers offering the upper only for around £60 GBP.