That was a focal point during the development of adidas’ latest soccer cleat, the all new X Ghosted. They were designed with speed in mind, in more ways than one.

Citing that women’s feet are shaped differently — with narrower heels, higher arches, and more mid-foot volume — Adidas ...

Leaks have emerged for the Adidas F50 Adiframe, a hot pink version of its popular cleat that comes with a transparent cage that wraps around the cleats to offer an experience like a more ...

For comparison, Messi's last collaboration with Adidas, his "X Speedportal Leyenda.1" cleats, retail for $300. Resale prices on the "Leyenda" currently range from about $1,100 to $2,000.

Who knows, perhaps one day wearing a technical sport shoe, such as a soccer cleat, will be as ubiquitous as the Adidas Sambas—spikes and all.