Top Soccer Cleats in 2021

Adidas released these outstanding signature boots in honor of Lionel Messi, the Argentinian’s first outside Barcelona, under the name of ‘Messi Unparalleled’. The pair of shoes are part of the FIFA inspired ‘Numbers Up’ collection and feature a print with the words ‘Messi 100’ all over the top. These cleats are the player’s first Adidas X-based signature model since the sporting giant decided to discontinue the Nemeziz line, earlier this summer.

The Adidas X Speedflow Messi ‘Numbersup’ shoes come in a unique color combination of purple, yellow and pink. The element that stands out the most in the graphic design of the cleats is the all-over ‘Messi 100’ print in a retro-futuristic font. The text ‘100-Messi’ is also contained on the instep, along with an Adidas logo and the numerical for the speed of light ‘299 792 458 (m/s).

Other interesting features for the Adidas X Speedflow Messi 2021 boots include the Carbitex carbon fibre insert and raised forefoot, the Adidas Primeknit collar, the textile upper portion, an outstanding 3D mould heel, Stabilizing Agilitycage and a Laser-cut TPU cage.

The shoe was released on September 27th, 2021, slightly later than usual and retails at 250 USD.

In what was a shift from the usual, Sergio Ramos seems to be moving away from Nike and towards Adidas in his recent appearances on the field. After returning to training post-injury, the Madrid captain was seen wearing the Copa 20.1 from Adidas, as opposed to his usual Tiempo.

Let’s take a quick look at the Adidas Copa line that has gone through several major changes in recent times to remain more current and updated. The new Copa 20.1 is an exceptional pair of shoes that has modern improvements and elements, while still remaining true to traditional aspects that make wearing a Copa so special.

The Copa 20.1 features a complete leather upper that is very soft and padded for maximum comfort. At the same time, the shoe feels light and flexible, while moulding to your foot easily. The leather exterior is beautifully crafted, along with a synthetic knitted collar and sole plate construction. The collar itself is relatively small but still provides enough stretch to give comfort around the heel area – the part of the shoe that can cause a bit of chafing or rubbing. As a result of these features, what you get is a super snug feel around the top part and a free and padded feeling for the rest of your foot.

Manuel Neuer, the Goalkeeper for Bayern Munich wears the timeless Adidas Copa Sense.1 soccer shoes in the 2021-2022 season. The Adidas Copa Sense.1 is a solid pair of shoes, built keeping Gen Z in mind, being the answer to the synthetic generation. The shoe imitates leather, but is largely synthetic in its construction. It sports a sleek look with a low volume upper and features a new ‘wave’ aesthetic. The wave design stands out in bronze, at the heel end of the shoe and truly looks like a piece of art.

It must be noted that this Adidas Copa is not a classic leather boot, with only the forefront being a leather part. If you look closely at the boot, you can see that the forefront has a notably different texture than the rest of the shoe – it looks smoother, while the midfoot area has a spotted texture, as a result of the foam underneath.

The Adidas Copa Sense.1 provides an elegant, yet highly cushioned fit to ensure maximum protection against high-impact areas. TOUCHPODS have been inserted along the lateral and medial parts of the foot, where the toe joints would be, to make sure that these areas absorb impact when kicking or moving around. The shoe also features SENSEPODS around the heel and Achilles area to provide lockdown capabilities. Another type of padding that the shoe features are SOFTSTUDS, which are the white studs you can see in the Copa Sense.1.

Brazilian football legend, Neymar Jr wears the Puma Future Z 1.2 soccer cleats, which are a custom-made pair of soccer boots designed to enhance the playing style of the Paris Saint-Germain forward. The boots provide great mobility and an optimal lock-in to support explosive movements, with its adaptive FUZIONFIT+ compression band. The Puma Future Z weighs 7.6 oz and is great for both grass and artificial grass surfaces due to its outstanding Dynamic Motion System asymmetric outsole. The GripControl Pro enables for a refined touch and enhanced ball control. The shoes feature several unbeatable aspects, such as its ultra-lightweight feel and a textured upper for better ball grip.