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With A Little Twist
Speed has always been a key factor in many plays on the pitch, and with wingers needing every possible upgrade they can get, their boots too, have gone through numerous rounds and upgrades, all in the pursuit of speed. So, in an occasion that caught everyone by surprise, adidas have decided to remaster the one of the grandmasters of the speed boot, the F50.6 Tunit.
The Tunit from the 2006 release had a wealth of features never before heard in a boot prior to it, featuring interchangeable parts at almost every level, from the upper, sole, chassis, and studs. The updated version doesn’t carry over this ability to customise however, but instead is replaced by an X19 plate, hence tying its lineage further; a marriage of old tech, and new.
However, much of the original still retains however, from the synthetic upper, the immensely long fold-over tongue, and the use of the original release colourway just screams 2006. In any case, the F50.6 Tunit showcases just how much technology has progressed, and how the F50.6 is so ahead of its time, it’s still a relevant playing choice, even by today’s standards.
The adidas F50.6 Tunit is available to purchase on adidas.com at a price of RM 1100. Worth it for the throwback?
