Published Updated
A fashion mashup of adidas's slim Taekwondo flat and the revived F50 football boot, the Taekwondo F50 is worth it for the sharp low-profile look, but its laceless women's-sized build suits narrow feet only.
The Taekwondo F50 pairs two adidas Originals revivals: the slim martial-arts Taekwondo flat and the F50, the mid-2000s speed football boot now back in the fashion rotation. It puts F50 boot graphics and a velcro lace cover on the thin Taekwondo sole, aimed at buyers who want a sportier, louder low-profile sneaker than a Samba.
It is comfortable only in the low-profile sense: light, flexible, and close to the ground on the slim Taekwondo sole. That gives a sleek feel for casual wear, but there is minimal underfoot cushioning, so it is not the pair to choose for long walking days if you want a plush, supportive ride.
It runs standard-to-narrow, and because the laceless upper cannot be opened up, wide feet and high insteps struggle with it. The shoe sells in women's sizing, so a men's-size buyer should convert down about a size and a half; one wide-footed owner found it hard to size confidently without trying it on, so use an easy-return retailer.
The regular Taekwondo is the cleaner, plainer martial-arts flat. The Taekwondo F50 keeps that slim outsole but adds a glossy F50-style upper, screen-printed graphics, and a velcro lace cover. It reads sportier and louder, especially in metallic or bright colorways, so pick it only if you want that football-coded look rather than a subtle everyday shoe.
Retail is reasonable for a niche adidas Originals shoe but not automatic. Early colorways listed around $120, with shop pages showing roughly $130. Pay full price only if the exact F50-graphic look is the reason you are buying; if you mainly want a comfortable, wide-friendly everyday adidas, a Samba or the plain Taekwondo is the safer value.
Claims in the guide text link directly to these Reddit threads and article sources.
Adidas BW Army review and sizing guide
Sizing searches
Taekwondo F50 guide
Read the guide and compare current prices, stores, and sizes.
Browse the adidas Buyer's Guide
See the full adidas Buyer's Guide on SoleFeed.
adidas Taekwondo
Cleaner martial-arts flat without the louder F50 graphics.
adidas Samba
More proven daily low-profile adidas with broader sizing and styling confidence.
PUMA Speedcat
Another slim sport-derived flat, with motorsport rather than football styling.
