Bad Bunny and Adidas Are Closing Out the World Cup With One Last Hot Sneaker

Inspired by an iconic aughts-era Three Stripes soccer boot.Courtesy of AdidasFrom lifestyle-friendly cleats to country-inspired colorways to some of the buzziest collabs of the year, the sneaker world went all in on World Cup 2026 releases. Now, ahead of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain, Adidas has lined up one final footwear surprise—and they’re bringing their longtime collaborator Bad Bunny along for the ride.Just a few months after launching his first Three Stripes signature model at the Super Bowl, the Puertro Rican superstar is putting his indelible touch on the storied F50 soccer boot line, which debuted ahead of the 2004 World Cup and has remained a staple in the brand’s oeuvre ever since. Benito’s take specifically riffs on one of the original F50 colorways, dubbed the “Spider Cleat” for its distinctive web-print uppers.Courtesy of AdidasCourtesy of AdidasThe 2026 edition does away with the spikes in favor of a lifestyle-friendly rubber sole. Dubbed the “Ghost Sprint,” it boasts a bold white-and-purple gradient effect, with the classic web pattern overlaid in a bright shock of blue. It’s a cool, crisp color pairing that calls to mind evening sunsets and the electrolyte beverages sipped on the sidelines of YMCA rec games and World Cup finals alike. And it’s every bit as brash and swaggy as you might expect from one of the world’s most electric performers—the perfect kicks to bid farewell to a thrilling, twisty, unforgettable tournament.Courtesy of AdidasCourtesy of AdidasThe Bad Bunny x Adidas F50 “Ghost Sprint” will be available via Adidas CONFIRMED on July 18 for $160.Sign up for Show Notes to get news on the latest runway shows, parties, and insider events on the international fashion circuit.Tres Dean is a contributing writer for GQ specializing in sports, fashion, and the intersections between the two (which most often means covering sneakers). Outside of the going-ons of the sneaker world, he’s profiled athletes like Zion Williamson, defended the valor of reviled directors, and interviewed Travis Scott from the ... Read More