Philadelphia Union wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has made Adidas history ahead of Lionel Messi with his latest football boots.
While Sullivan and Messi are at opposite ends of their careers, they are two of the top MLS stars sponsored by Adidas.
One would have expected Messi to have first access to any groundbreaking releases, but Sullivan has made history this time.
The United States youth international has become the first player to wear Adidas’ 3D-printed boots in a professional match.
Cavan Sullivan becomes the first player to wear Adidas’ 3D-printed boots
Cavan Sullivan wore Adidas’ 3D-printed football boots in the Philadelphia Union’s MLS match against the New York Red Bulls.
The Athletic has provided all the details about the groundbreaking boots, which Sullivan debuted last weekend.
Firstly, they were developed using Adidas’ Project RAP (Radical Athlete Perception) to fit Sullivan’s exact requirements.
The extraordinary technology provides a personalised boot to fit the player’s foot shape and biomechanics.
Sullivan’s pink and black boots are also visually appealing, while they also have a special touch to celebrate his heritage.
The 16-year-old midfielder has the flags of the United States, Bangladesh and Germany on his boots.
They are bound to capture plenty of attention in coming weeks, as fans realise they are witnessing history in the making.
Perhaps it will not be long before every professional player wears bespoke 3D-printed boots, as Sullivan is this season.
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