Messi’s previous collab with Adidas, for example, saw the sneaker take on a garish bubblegum-pink upper, suggesting perhaps that the iconic silhouette’s utilitarian days were behind it.

The collection is inspired from Adidas heritage models, materials and colorways, and features two silhouettes: the Gazelle, a favorite of Bad Bunny, and the F50 cleat, which Messi has long worn on ...