Lionel Messi, Inter Miami’s best player and Argentina’s world champion, recently drew attention for the sneakers he wore during a news conference. During the inaugural ceremony of the new Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, Lionel Messi donned commemorative Adidas shoes inspired by the popular cartoon series The Simpsons. Images of Messi wearing unusual shoes rapidly went viral.

The shoes worn by the Argentine star are a limited edition from the Adidas Forum Low line, which was released in November 2023. Inspired by the iconic living room of the Simpsons family residence, painted in pink. The pink, brown, blue, and purple hues on the Inter Miami captain’s shoe depict the living room where Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie watch TV every night. The uneven box also appears on the shoe’s tongue.

Adidas sneakers feature The Simpsons’ mascots, Snowball the cat and Santa’s Helper the dog, making the shoes worn by the Argentine actor in the cartoon series stand out.

Lionel Messi, who joined Inter Miami in the middle of last year after a few seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, has worn the pink hue of the Major League Soccer team more frequently as part of his jersey.

How much do Lionel Messi’s shoes cost?

The Adidas sneakers with a Simpsons-inspired design cost $357, but are expected to skyrocket due to the Argentine star’s viral popularity. It’s worth noting that Adidas is one of the many official sponsors of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, so it’s not uncommon to see the Argentine great wearing Adidas clothes off the field.Lionel Messi, 36, is preparing for his second season with Inter Miami. His goal is to lead the team to the top of the MLS and duplicate last season’s triumphs, including winning the League Cup and reaching the US Open Cup final.