adidas F50 adizero - Noticable Moments | ThatCoultasGuy

As we say goodbye to the f50 from adidas, we look back on key moments from its history. 

First Launched

Launched in 2004 the first f50 looked a lot different to what we know it as today. 

Using a Kangaroo leather forefoot and a mesh rear, the f50 was released to compete with the popular Vapor series from Nike. 

The highlight for the 2004 model was being worn at Euro 2004, with Robben modelling the silver and blue colourway. Robben can also be seen modelling a head of hair.

F50+

The f50+ was a slightly tweaked version of the original boot. This was my first 'professional' as a kid. I had the white and black colourway. The boot was very popular at the time for its feature in the film Goal. 

Tunit Series 

From 2006 - 2009 adidas released a few versions of the tunit series which featured interchangeable upper, mid-soles and also studs. The ideal boot for those who wished for a customisable experience, but one which was not too popular with players who valued performance. 

The highlight of this series was when Messi wore them in the Champions League Final against Manchester United. 

The 'adizero' Era

2010

Before the 2010 World Cup the f50 line was completely redesigned. Gone was the weight, and the tunit system. In its place was a thin, lightweight upper with an even lighter out-sole. 

The SprintFrame was the key aspect to the adizero f50, allowing the boot to be ridiculously lightweight whilst still being strong and sturdy. The silo was headlined by Messi and David Villa. 

2011

We saw an update to the first f50 adizero in 2011 with the release of the Prime series, adidas' response to the Superfly from Nike. The lightest boot at the time of release it came in at a staggering 145 grams, 20 grams less than the original adizero. 

2012 

In 2012 we saw the release of the adizero MiCoach which allowed people to track their stats from in game with the use of the MiCoach chip which could be put inside the boots. The 2012 model brought in new technology such as the sprintweb and a slightly updated outsole. 

 2013

The 2013 adizero went back to a 'one piece' in the forefoot. It continued to use the new 2.0 outsole and also pushed the lacing system slightly more central. adidas also got rid of the sprintweb on this model. 

Messi received a few signature colourways in this boot which our favourite being this purple number. 

2014 

Big changes were made for the 2014 adizero. 

adidas replaced the sprintskin upper with a super soft HybridTouch upper, allowing for a more comfortable experience when playing. It featured a central lacing system for the first time and also used SpeedFoil for the first time. 

Another noticeable change was the stud pattern. A more bladed triangle stud pattern was brought in to replace the more traditional triangle pattern. 

We were also brought the Crazylight version of the f50 in 2014, which was a super light version (similar to the prime in 2011).

2015

The last f50 was released this year under the tag 'There Will Be Haters' and there were a few of those. Featuring minimal branding and an extreme print on the upper, the player uptake was a mixed one. 

A lot of pros stayed in the 2014 adizero, such as Real Madrid's Marcelo. The reason for this surely was the crazy new soleplate and stud pattern which was introduced, raising the weight of the f50 and putting a few people off. 

So that's it for the F50 series from adidas, we will bring you info on the silo replacing these in the upcoming days. 

ThatCoultasGuy, 2015.

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