A football boot custom-made for Argentine footballer Lionel Messi by German sportswear manufacturer Adidas is displayed in the APEX athlete performance department inside the 'Laces' building, during the 'Home of Innovation (HOI) Experience' event in Herzogenaurach, southern Germany, on September 25, 2026. The event offered insights into the Adidas archive and the Innovation Lab, with presentations of the latest innovations in shoes and apparel, as well as test demonstrations. (Photo by Daniel Karmann / AFP via Getty Images)