adidas unveil F50 SPARKFUSION boots, designed for women by women

With Women’s Euro 2025 just weeks away, adidas has unveiled a game-changing release: F50 SPARKFUSION, its first elite-level football boot built specifically for female athletes – not just in color or marketing, but in structure, fit, and feel.

Drawing from its largest-ever database of female foot scans and anatomical data, adidas created the boot with direct input from a host of top-tier women’s players and teams – including Trinity Rodman, Linda Caicedo, Jule Brand, Vicky Lopez, Arsenal Women, Real Madrid Femenino, and Olympique Lyonnais.

The result is a product that prioritises female-specific foot shape over retrofitted unisex templates.

Unlike most boots that have historically used a male last (the mould around which shoes are shaped), the F50 SPARKFUSION is built around a bespoke women’s last – called FUSIONLAST – which offers a snugger heel, more arch support, and added volume through the midfoot, closely matching the anatomical characteristics of the average female foot.

This refined construction enhances lockdown and comfort, while enabling sharper turns and explosive directional shifts.

In addition, to boost comfort and performance, the F50 SPARKFUSION features a FUSIONSOLE sockliner for added arch support and step-in comfort, along with a redesigned SPRINTFRAME FUSION FG/AG soleplate for firm ground and artificial grass. Based on pressure point data, it includes a central pivot stud for smoother rotation and a fourth lateral stud to better distribute pressure during quick movements.

Washington Spirit and USWNT forward Trinity Rodman, who worked with adidas throughout the process, praised the result.

“Developing tailored products for the women’s game is a huge win, and I’ve loved being part of the journey for F50 SPARKFUSION," she said. "It’s built to support the way I move – quick changes in direction are a huge part of my game. I can’t wait to wear these on the pitch and for more players to feel the difference.”

The F50 SPARKFUSION will be available in three silhouettes: a hero mid-cut, a low-cut laced version, and a laceless option, which are on sale now.

As the women’s game continues to grow at every level, the F50 SPARKFUSION represents a major stride forward – proving that performance design should always fit the athlete it’s built for.

READ THE LATEST FASHION, CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE CONTENT FROM 90MIN

Adblock test (Why?)