What cleats does
Messi wear?
Right now: the adidas F50 Messi “Hora Dorada” — the tangerine-and-gold colorway of his signature F50 line, released April 2026. He wore the “El Último Tango” through the 2026 World Cup, then returned to the Hora Dorada at Inter Miami after the tournament.
adidas F50 Messi "Hora Dorada"
- Silo
- F50
- Released
- April 2026
- Launch price
- $250–280
- Worn at
- Inter Miami CF
Frequently asked
What cleats does Messi wear right now?+
As of August 2026, Messi wears the adidas F50 Messi “Hora Dorada” at Inter Miami — the tangerine-and-gold colorway released in April 2026. He wore the F50 Messi “El Último Tango” during the 2026 World Cup, then returned to the Hora Dorada after the tournament.
Does Messi wear Nike or adidas?+
adidas — and he has since February 2006. He wore Nike as a Barcelona teenager (2003–2006) because the club was outfitted by Nike, but a stalled negotiation sent him to adidas, where he eventually signed a lifetime deal. Every boot since has been adidas.
How much do Messi's cleats cost?+
The elite (match-level) version of his current F50 Messi line retails around $250–$280. Takedown versions of the same colorways — the F50 Pro and League cuts — typically run $80–$150, and youth sizes less.
Can you buy the exact cleats Messi wears?+
Yes — the retail F50 Messi Elite is the same boot he wears on pitch, minus his personal customizations (his pairs carry his family's names and dates). Current colorways sell through adidas.com and soccer specialists; discontinued ones trade on eBay, StockX and GOAT.
What boots did Messi wear at the 2026 World Cup?+
The adidas F50 Messi “El Último Tango” — a June 2026 release honoring his 2006 World Cup debut boot, the +F50.6 Tunit. Argentina reached the final, where they lost 1–0 to Spain.
This page is updated whenever Messi switches boots. For the complete record — all 59 models back to his 2003 Nike debut — see the full archive or the year-by-year timeline.