Argentinian designer Stepwise has gifted Lionel Messi a personalized pair of adidas Sambas to celebrate his illustrious career.

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These custom shoes are hand-painted and feature a unique design that honors various stages of Messi’s journey, including his time at Barcelona, PSG, Newell’s Old Boys, Inter Miami, and the Argentina national team. They also display Messi’s logo and a patch representing his status as a 2022 world champion on the iconic Samba tongue.

Stepwise personally delivered the customized Adidas Career Sambas to Messi, who appeared delighted with the gift. While these specific shoes are not available for purchase, another version of the Adidas Samba Messi shoe is set to launch on February 20, 2024.