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| Boot to be worn on-pitch during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Luis Suarez |
Adidas Football has today
launched the all-new X18+, a boot designed to unleash the speed of the game’s
most dangerous players. Released as part of the Energy Mode pack - alongside
Predator, NEMEZIZ and COPA silos – the boot takes inspiration from previous Adidas
models while being brought up to date through modern tooling and innovation.
The boot is designed with new
innovations to provide stability and support at high speed. A laceless upper
locks-down the mid-foot, crucial when accelerating and during high speed moments.
It also ensures minimal interference between the foot and ball. A new low-cut
CLAW COLLAR construction features a new stretch material that secures the foot
in place and provides increased stability and support.
An updated SPEEDFRAME outsole
features lightweight, Drillium engineered tooling and
minimalistic construction to
offer extreme traction during rapid acceleration. A 3D MOULDED HEEL provides a
snug and stable fit, designed to lock the foot in place during acceleration.
Innovative materials ensure
complete control even at high-speed. The SKELETAL WEAVE is compiled of an
ultra-thin woven grid of optically charged speed yarns to allow for responsive touch
and lightweight feel. The new, ultra-soft SPEEDMESH offers a controlled touch
without restricting the movement of the foot.
The Energy Mode X18+ is also
available as a cage and street shoe. The cage version features the same
colouring and CLAW COLLAR construction and laceless upper as the on-pitch boot;
along with a full length BOOST™ midsole and traction studs.
Sam Handy, Adidas Vice-President
of Design said: “The World Cup is the pinnacle of any
player’s career. The challenge
for us as designers is producing a boot which highlights the natural talents of
these incredible athletes on the world’s biggest sporting stage. With the new Energy
Mode X18+ we have produced something that is really lightweight and minimalist
in its design, which removes the barriers between foot and ball while still
achieving the elite touch and support at high speed required by the game’s most
explosive players. As we continue to innovate in footwear design, we believe
this product opens up new potential for players and can’t wait to see them in
action in Russia.”
The Energy Mode X18+ will be
worn on pitch by some of the game’s biggest players at the FIFA World Cup
Russia and comes in a striking blue and yellow colourway. It will be available
to purchase from Adidas.com and selected retailers.
For further information visit Adidas.com/football
or follow @Adidasfootball / #AdidasMY on Instagram to join the conversation.
ABOUT ADIDAS FOOTBALL
Adidas is the global leader in football. It is the
official sponsor / official supplier partner of the most important football
tournaments in the world, such as the FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA Confederations
Cup, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA European
Championships. Adidas also sponsors some of the world’s top clubs including Manchester
United, Real Madrid, FC Bayern Munich, Juventus and AC Milan. Some of the world’s
best players also on the Adidas roster are Leo Messi, Paul Pogba, Gareth Bale,
Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, Thomas Müller, Luis Suárez, James RodrÃguez,
Diego Costa, Mesut Özil, Renato Sanches and Julian Draxler.