- Designed using adidas’ biggest ever study into the boot requirements of women in football, F50 SPARKFUSION supports the specific performance requirements of the female body
- During testing with some of the best players in the world – including Trinity Rodman, Linda Caicedo and Jule Brand – athletes completed agility-centric drills faster in the F50 SPARKFUSION, when compared with unisex designs
- Available in a hero midcut model, as well as a lowcut laced and laceless model, the boot is available to purchase today on adidas.com – starting from €60 for the entry level model and from €260 for the elite model.
Today, adidas unveils F50 SPARKFUSION, a football boot built specifically to support the performance requirements of the female body, based on the speed demands of the modern women’s game.
Addressing reports that the majority of women players have at some point experienced discomfort while wearing a unisex football boot, F50 SPARKFUSION is born from adidas’ biggest-ever female foot sizing and anatomy data pool. Spearheaded by the adidas Innovation team – over a decade’s worth of existing foot anatomy data from football players of varying levels was supplemented by extensive new scans and detailed qualitative feedback and testing with the current athlete and partner team roster – including the likes of Trinity Rodman, Linda Caicedo, Jule Brand, Vicky Lopez, Arsenal Women, Real Madrid Femenino, OL Lyonnes and many more.
Additionally, match data insights – which show that the elite women’s game is increasing in speed and is characterized by quick changes of direction – were factored into the study, completing a holistic view of the unique requirements of women players in the modern game. The analysis of which provided the blueprint for the bespoke creation of the new boot.
Acknowledging that female feet typically have a narrower heel, higher arches and more volume around the midfoot area, adidas introduces a bespoke last – FUSIONLAST – incorporating improved fit in the heel, midfoot and forefoot for better lockdown, increased comfort and to help facilitate quicker changes of direction.
The introduction of a FUSIONSOLE SOCKLINER combines with the improved fit in the midfoot area, to further provide arch support and improved comfort. Meanwhile, an updated heel structure and external heel counter combine to provide increased comfort, stability and lockdown in the rearfoot to accommodate a narrower heel.
SPRINTFRAME FUSION FG/AG is a brand-new soleplate optimized to facilitate quick turns and push-off support, incorporating semi-conical studs to aid ease of rotation. An adjusted stud configuration based on foot pressure point data, has seen an additional PIVOT STUD added to the middle of the stud column, while an additional fourth stud has been added to outer side of the boot, to more evenly distribute the pressure load and allow for natural grass to artificial grass compatibility.
These features combine to create a boot that helps unlock the full potential of women football players. During testing, some of the best athletes in the world completed agility-centric drills faster in the F50 SPARKFUSION, when compared with unisex boot designs – allowing for quicker changes in direction.
Sam Handy, GM at adidas Football, said: “At adidas, we are committed to providing the best sporting equipment for our athletes and community – the new F50 SPARKFUSION is the latest proof of that promise. When assessing the exact requirements for today’s game, our innovation team, product team and designers left no stone unturned to craft a boot which provides our women athletes with comfort, support and data-backed specifications to suit their physiology. The difference that has made to their game has come through loud and clear in the feedback from our athlete partners and in our testing results – so we can’t wait for everyone to experience the game-changing speed and comfort of F50 SPARKFUSION.”
Trinity Rodman, attacker and adidas athlete, said: “Developing tailored products for the women’s game is a huge win and I have found it so valuable to be a part of the design and research journey with adidas for F50 SPARKFUSION. I love how the boot is built to support quick changes in direction – a trait that is a huge part of my craft – so I can’t wait to get out onto the pitch with them on and for everyone to feel the benefits.”
Linda Caicedo, winger and adidas athlete, said: “Working closely with the adidas team and being a part of the process from the early stages for this boot was a really special experience – it provided a platform for me to share important feedback and ultimately meant I have been able to play a part in creating a better future for all athletes.”
Jule Brand, attacker and adidas athlete said: “The introduction of F50 SPARKFUSION is a great moment for the women’s game – from grassroots to the professional level. Having been part of the testing process, I know the level of detail and research that went into producing the boot and can affirm the difference I felt, having worn them in training.”
Coming in a striking pastel purple color, the boot is punctuated with bold neon green and tonal graphics that envelop the entire silhouette and is complemented by adidas three stripes in neon green on the outer of the boot.
Available in a hero midcut model, as well as a lowcut laced and laceless model, the F50 SPARKFUSION adult range can be purchased today across four price points – starting from €60 for the entry level model up to €260 for the elite model.
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ABOUT ADIDAS IN FOOTBALL
Adidas is the global leader in football. It is the official supplier of the most important football tournaments in the world, such as the FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, the UEFA European Football Championship™, the UEFA Women’s European Football Championship™, the UEFA Champions League™ ,the UEFA Women’s Champions League™, and Major League Soccer (MLS). Adidas also sponsors some of the world’s top clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, FC Bayern Munich & Juventus. Adidas is also partner to some of the best athletes in the game including Aitana Bonmati, Trinity Rodman, Vivianne Miedema, Alessia Russo, Lena Oberdorf, Mary Fowler, Wendie Renard, Leo Messi, Jude Bellingham, Mohamed Salah, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Florian Wirtz, Paulo Dybala, Gabriel Jesus, Serge Gnabry and Manuel Neuer.
