Football fans (and fiends) rejoice – #bootsonlysummer is here!
Unless you’re operating completely off-grid, you're unlikely to have escaped the latest TikTok trend sweeping the algorithm. Scroll your feed and you’ll see it everywhere – various 20-somethings ditching their usual kicks for cleats. It’s bold and slightly absurd, but totally intentional. The result is a mix of nostalgia, irony, and post-2000s styling which has kicked off a new kind of summer uniform.
The look? Think techy trousers, boxy tees, cargo skirts and wrap-around shades, all anchored by pitch-worthy boots. Total 90s are back, but this time they’re styled with micro bags and streaky eyeliner. And while early adopters from the streetwear crowd helped shape the aesthetic, the moment it tipped into the mainstream came when global stars started playing along.
Brought into the spotlight by Spanish pop sensation on the eve of the Met Gala, the craze is now being embraced by adidas, who recently teased their upcoming F50 Adiframe via – a clear nod to the growing wave.
The previewed adidas F50 Adiframe features a translucent cage along the outsole, designed to protect the studs from damage while highlighting the vital fact these are no ordinary kicks. A 'Shock Pink' shade drenches the silhouette, with flashes of metallic silver sealing the statement.
The adidas F50 Adiframe 'Shock Pink' is reportedly set to land on March 1, 2026 via the brand's webstore.
