The Adidas Messi 15.1 FG Solar Slime is part of the second color pack released in the Messi 15 series. It has an interesting design with the Messi "M" symbol (sort of) on the top of the toe. However, if you are like me, it is not about how they look mainly, but more how they feel. So, let's get down to it.
The Messi 15.1 is a very different shoe in the heel than it is in the toe. In the picture, you can see the heel cage-like webbing device. The only purpose this really serves is keeping the shoe tightly on your foot when tied. The laces are strung through that system, so it really keeps your heel locked down. It is definitely one of the better features on the shoe. As you move through the mid-foot, the material changes to a softer synthetic, similar to a thin leather. It is very soft right out of the box and feels nice on the ball. The Messi logo on top is a little sticky. I'm not sure if it is that way for a purpose, but it doesn't seem to serve a purpose after wearing them.
The stud configuration is a little odd. The stud plate doesn't cover the entire bottom of the shoe as seen in the picture. It also uses triangular shaped studs instead of round. This doesn't really make a huge difference, to me at least. The whole bottom is stiffer than I expected, but I think that was also due in part to the heel cage.
Overall, it is an okay pair of cleats. They definitely do not feel like a high end pair of cleats, from both the materials and the way they feel. I do like, however, the soft upper material across the toe box. For me, it is the highlight of the shoe.
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