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adidas Taekwondo F50 Review & Sizing Guide

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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.

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Key facts

Popularity
Strong editorial visibility but thin real owner discussion
Comfort
Flat, light, minimal; not a cushioned daily walker
Fit
Laceless and narrow; wide feet struggle to size it
Value
Roughly $120-130 retail; fair only for the hybrid look
Use case
Fashion-first casual wear and football-inspired outfits

Full breakdown

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.

FAQ

Is the adidas Taekwondo F50 comfortable?

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.

How does the Taekwondo F50 fit, and is it true to size?

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.

What is different about the Taekwondo F50 versus the regular adidas Taekwondo?

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.

Is the Taekwondo F50 worth paying full price for?

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.

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