We get it, you like the speedflow! 😂😂 but seriously, I enjoyed the raw reactions and emotions in this video. I don’t know who was giddier, you filming this or me watching haha
I think me for sure. haha. And, yeah, apparently I have a speedflow problem and I didn't even know it, I've had about 5 pairs but I've sold them all now and I actually have 0 speedflows, which seems like a crime!
There was a listing a few months ago for Messi's match issue World Cup boots on a memorabilia website that was absolutely fascinating to go through. I believe they sold for close to 50k sterling and the listing is no longer around, but it was almost completely different to the retail version. Different stud pattern, burrito tongue instead of one piece upper, leather instead of synthetic, and thick memory foam on the interior. Hopefully one day adidas does a 1 to 1 release that's a little more faithful than the Kroos replicas.
Unfortunately I don't think we will ever get a faithful Messi 1:1 release too much going on I'd say. I've seen a few listings like that for Messi match worn and they're always amazing to look at, the level of customisation is beyond almost any other player.
@@BootWizard Isn't this the opposite? The stronger your feet the less stiffness you need. It's his knees and ankles that are taking the load during a change of direction when he has something extremely rigid on his foot?
@@prevolve_ it's one of those where both things are correct simultaneously. You're correct, but also, in order to be able to use a soleplate that stiff effectively you also need to have good foot strength. So he likely doesn't need it for support, it's for preference. Almost all pro boots I've ever had are stiffened in some way, these are just the most intense!
@@Damian-wr6bz a great question, I assume there's a couple of reasons. 1- it's more expensive for companies to do that. Sad truth, but I'm sure it's part of the pie. 2- retail boots are generally made to be appealing to as many people as possible and your average consumer probably doesn't want their soleplate too stiff or they may consider it uncomfortable, which in turn means less sales and less ... See point 1, money. 3- Athletes, pro players are top end athletes and they're bodies are built as such they can therefore handle the demands that a Stiffer soleplate may place on joints and similar to what I mentioned above, have the strength to manipulate very stiff plates effectively. None of this is based on evidence I will add. Just my thoughts based on what I've seen in retail and pro boots.
I put them on, but they're not my size and I of course couldn't play In them, so they're a strange feeling, but there's only so much I can tell because of course they're super custom but not to me.
@@BootWizard Yeah, probably not. Although I do like burrito tongues and one of their basketball pros likes them too, and it's still there on the retail model of the shoe.
Hii James, seeing your review after I commented on your Instagram story. Can see the differences between the retail and his custom soleplate you mentioned there. Just incredible, how much are these worth? Just wondering how many organs I have to donate lol 🤣
hi i'm really between superfly9 academy for 100$ and the phantom gx 1 pro for 100$ too amd i mean the phantom gx one is a pro boots and the price is really good for a pro boots and it's in sale can you help me plz
Hey mate, I was wondering what size to get for my Wefoot grip socks I’m a foot size 8.5 UK so not sure to go medium or large, and I prefer the sock to go higher my calf, not sure if the the sizing makes a difference to the length of the sock. Thank you
Sizing will make a slight difference to the length for sure. My general advice is that the small sock (no matter the brand) will give you a better fit. But if that little bit of extra length is more needed then go for the bigger size
Great review mate! Pleasure 🙌
Thanks so much for the loan, incredible boots and amazing to have on the channel.
We get it, you like the speedflow! 😂😂 but seriously, I enjoyed the raw reactions and emotions in this video. I don’t know who was giddier, you filming this or me watching haha
I think me for sure. haha. And, yeah, apparently I have a speedflow problem and I didn't even know it, I've had about 5 pairs but I've sold them all now and I actually have 0 speedflows, which seems like a crime!
There was a listing a few months ago for Messi's match issue World Cup boots on a memorabilia website that was absolutely fascinating to go through. I believe they sold for close to 50k sterling and the listing is no longer around, but it was almost completely different to the retail version. Different stud pattern, burrito tongue instead of one piece upper, leather instead of synthetic, and thick memory foam on the interior.
Hopefully one day adidas does a 1 to 1 release that's a little more faithful than the Kroos replicas.
Unfortunately I don't think we will ever get a faithful Messi 1:1 release too much going on I'd say.
I've seen a few listings like that for Messi match worn and they're always amazing to look at, the level of customisation is beyond almost any other player.
Think the high toebox helps to let the toes come all the way up and have that perfect fit, Mizuno does the high toebox too, which messes with sizing
It's all based on Messi's preferences and foot type, it's completely custom to him.
good job James for securing a pair of prototype Messi for us all to drool over :)
Hahaha, what's what I'm here for.
Happy to help 😂😂
Stiff soleplate makes sense. Messi’s change of direction is second to none so he needs something to keep up with him.
Makes sense for sure, still stunned by quite how stiff it was! He has some serious foot strength.
@@BootWizard Isn't this the opposite? The stronger your feet the less stiffness you need. It's his knees and ankles that are taking the load during a change of direction when he has something extremely rigid on his foot?
@@prevolve_ it's one of those where both things are correct simultaneously. You're correct, but also, in order to be able to use a soleplate that stiff effectively you also need to have good foot strength. So he likely doesn't need it for support, it's for preference. Almost all pro boots I've ever had are stiffened in some way, these are just the most intense!
@@BootWizardif all pro boots are stiffened why don’t boot companies make their boots stiffer in the first place?
@@Damian-wr6bz a great question, I assume there's a couple of reasons.
1- it's more expensive for companies to do that. Sad truth, but I'm sure it's part of the pie.
2- retail boots are generally made to be appealing to as many people as possible and your average consumer probably doesn't want their soleplate too stiff or they may consider it uncomfortable, which in turn means less sales and less ... See point 1, money.
3- Athletes, pro players are top end athletes and they're bodies are built as such they can therefore handle the demands that a Stiffer soleplate may place on joints and similar to what I mentioned above, have the strength to manipulate very stiff plates effectively.
None of this is based on evidence I will add. Just my thoughts based on what I've seen in retail and pro boots.
that soleplate stiffness is wild!🤯
Absolute madness right!
Messi is the worlds greatest of all time
Very very possible
Have you tried them on? Its really interesting how they feel like
I put them on, but they're not my size and I of course couldn't play In them, so they're a strange feeling, but there's only so much I can tell because of course they're super custom but not to me.
Awesome stuff. I absolutely love the detailing round the boots. Great video man!!!
Thanks man, thanks for watching.
@@BootWizard You're welcome!
Incredible content! Can't believe you've manager to get your hands on these, amazing!!
Thanks so much, appreciate you watching 🙂
This was the coolest video I’ve ever seen 🔥🔥
Thanks so much, genuinely appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it.
Good to have you back mate
Thank you very much
Always cool to see Messi boots, since his boots are so far removed from the ones you can buy.
So true. I've always wanted Adidas to release a retail version really close to his, but I don't think we will ever see it.
@@BootWizard Yeah, probably not. Although I do like burrito tongues and one of their basketball pros likes them too, and it's still there on the retail model of the shoe.
@@Wladislav the burrito is probably my least favourite thing but I still want a pair with it.
Hii James, seeing your review after I commented on your Instagram story. Can see the differences between the retail and his custom soleplate you mentioned there. Just incredible, how much are these worth? Just wondering how many organs I have to donate lol 🤣
Hahaha I genuinely have no idea on the cost and I only loaned them. So couldn't even guess! Thanks for watching.
good stuff Wizard!
Thanks, thanks for watching 😊
hi i'm really between superfly9 academy for 100$ and the phantom gx 1 pro for 100$ too amd i mean the phantom gx one is a pro boots and the price is really good for a pro boots and it's in sale can you help me plz
Simple answer is to go with the pro level boots
ok thanks
The GOAT
The GOOOOOOOOAT!
Hey mate, I was wondering what size to get for my Wefoot grip socks I’m a foot size 8.5 UK so not sure to go medium or large, and I prefer the sock to go higher my calf, not sure if the the sizing makes a difference to the length of the sock. Thank you
Sizing will make a slight difference to the length for sure. My general advice is that the small sock (no matter the brand) will give you a better fit. But if that little bit of extra length is more needed then go for the bigger size
Thanks mate
Where did you buy the white gambetrax soleplate
Had it a while, got it off a friend.
Like first, then watch it 🫡
Now that's a motto I'd love everyone watching the channel to live by. Thanks for the support.
better than viagra
😂😂😂, nothing like a pair of custom boots to get you going 😂😂, I pinned Bootsplugs comment, otherwise I might have pinned this 😂😂
Burrito tongue on the left 🤢 the worst 😂
Hahaha yeah they're not the best invention ever. 😂
Everyone knows Messi wears leather. Calling it a prototype to justify the non leather sounds Sus 👀
I say this is a wizard lie!!!
Or, or, hear me out here, it is a prototype and that's why there's no leather 🙀
😂😂
Can I have those as a gift please??
Yes of course send me your name and address via carrier pigeon to my address. 👍
@@BootWizard hahaha keep them like a treasure man,was just kidding. Keep up with the good job!
@@user-wg1to3tp9j thanks man, appreciate you watching
Messi > Ronaldo
And the debate begins #teammessi
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@@poetanderson3 😂😂