Superstars for a Legend: Kith, Messi, and adidas Debut Six Collab Shoes for the World Cup
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- After getting a preview of the collection modeled by Messi earlier this week, we’ve now got a look at the six sneakers from the co-branded pack: a Superstar, two pairs of Handball Spezial, a Copa 17 Ultraboost, F50 Megaride, and F50 Inframe
- On all six pairs, Kith and Messi co-branding is added to the tongue tags, insoles, and upper
- The Kith x Lionel Messi adidas Collection will be released May 29, 2026
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Lionel Messi is a planet amongst stars. The global soccer sensation is heading into this summer’s World Cup as one of the most famous faces on earth, and he’s teaming up with Kith and his longtime footwear sponsor, adidas, to bring out a full collection of clothing, accessories, and sneakers, giving fans every opportunity to dress just like La Pulga.
A Mess of Messi Kicks from Kith
After getting a preview of the collection modeled by Messi earlier this week, we’ve now got a look at the six sneakers from the co-branded pack: a Superstar, two pairs of Handball Spezial, a Copa 17 Ultraboost, F50 Megaride, and F50 Inframe. On all six pairs, Kith and Messi co-branding is added to the tongue tags, insoles, and upper.
The F50 pairs are the standout from the pack, with the street-ready Inframe cleat bringing a white upper with Argentina blue and gold accents to the upper. Messi branding is added in gold on the heel, while a Kith soccer logo sits on the shrouded tongue. The F50 Megaride is futuristic in a mix of deep blue and black, with an icy blue squishy outsole. One of the Handball Spezials is pink to rep Inter Miami, and the second is off-white with asymmetric multi-color accents. The Superstar and the Copa 17 Boost keep things clean in white with grey accents on the shell toe and Argentina blue stitching on the Boost.
Kith x Messi x adidas Football Footwear Collection Release Details
The Kith x Lionel Messi adidas Collection will be released May 29, 2026 through Kith in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, both F50 pairs retail for $180, the Ultraboost goes for $200, the Superstar is $140, and the Handball Spezial pairs are set at $120 each. To keep up with all the latest Kith collabs, download the Sole Retriever App.
Kith x Messi x adidas F50 Inframe
Kith x Messi x adidas F50 Megaride
Kith x Messi x adidas Copa 17 Ultraboost
Kith x Messi x adidas Superstar
Kith x Messi x adidas Handball Spezial Light Pink
Kith x Messi x adidas Handball Spezial White Collegiate Royal
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