Kai Hoo-Lochrie
Son Heung-Min, the talented South Korean footballer, has been loyal to the adidas X silo since the X 18 generation. Currently, he is wearing the X Crazyfast.1, a boot known for its responsive Aeroplate-backed Speedframe and thin Aeropacity Speedskin upper, offering speed and agility on the field. Son has always been a prominent figure for adidas, opting for the laceless model, and he continues to do so with the current X Crazyfast generation.
With Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich, Son has emerged as the primary goalscorer for Tottenham Hotspur. Embracing this role with enthusiasm, he has become an integral part of the team led by Ange Postecoglou. As a result, Son has shown confidence by continuing to wear his vibrant signature boots. The design is reminiscent of Korean popsicles, with lucid lemon creating a lip on the forefoot, complemented by a hot pink shade covering the rest of the upper. Purple accents the Primeknit tongue, while blue completes the colorway through the stripes.
Born on July 8, 1992, in Chuncheon, Gangwon, Son Heung-Min started his professional career in the Bundesliga with Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen. His transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015 broke the record for the highest fee paid for an Asian player, amounting to €30 million. Since then, Son has justified his price tag by becoming an essential component of the team, playing alongside other talented players such as Harry Kane, Dele Alli, and Lucas Moura. Their collective efforts have propelled Tottenham to become strong contenders in recent years, consistently finishing in the top 6 of the Premier League and reaching the runners-up position in the 2018-2019 Champions League, narrowly losing to Liverpool.
Son is often compared to Park Ji-sung, one of the greatest Korean players to have graced the Premier League. Known for his explosive pace, exceptional ball control, and dribbling skills, Son is particularly deadly during counter-attacks. Although currently operating on the left-wing, he also contributes defensively when Tottenham is not in possession of the ball. Son’s extraordinary performances earned him a nomination for the Ballon d’Or in 2019, placing him alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Virgil Van Dijk.
During the 2018 World Cup, although South Korea did not advance to the knockout rounds, Son left his mark by scoring the decisive second goal against reigning champions Germany, leading to a surprising 2-0 victory. At the time, he was wearing the Adidas X18+ from the Energy Mode pack. Prior to donning adidas X boots, Son wore the F50 Adizeros and often personalized them with his ‘HM7’ branding, accompanied by the Korean flag. Speaking of the F50 Adizeros, he was selected to wear the adidas x Unisport F50 Ghosted Memory Lane boots, featuring the original Sprintskin upper and the first-gen Carbitex Speedframe. The unique colorway of the Memory Lane boots combined the iconic Messi chameleon purple and Bale crazylight into one eye-catching design.
Son Heung-Min’s journey as a player and his choice of boots exemplify his dedication to both performance and style. As he continues to dominate the field, fans can look forward to seeing him in the adidas X Crazyfast.1, showcasing his speed, skills, and unwavering commitment to the game.
