Update 07/10: Several new pictures of the black, red and white Adidas X paintjob of the Initiator Pack have been leaked. The Adidas X 18.1 football boots feature a very different visual design than the Adidas X 18+, interestingly.
Update 23/08: 6 new pictures, showing an indoor takedown of the Adidas X boots, that will drop in December as part of the 'Initiator Pack', have leaked.
The Adidas X 18 will be launched in a classy black, red and white paint job towards the end of this year as part of the Initiator collection.
Adidas X 18.1 - Core Black / White / Scarlet
This draft shows the black, red and white Adidas X 18.1 soccer cleat colorway.
A classic Adidas look, the new X 18 boots are split between black in the front and red in the collar area. The sole plate is also color-blocked, with the front being black and the rear white. White 3 Stripes complete the design.
The Adidas X 18.1 has a Speedmesh upper and a speed closure system (lacing) and a Claw collar, all of which offer a lightweight, minimalistic feel. The molded external heel counter offers protection.
Adidas X 18.1 - Features
- Speedmesh upper engineered to offer minimalistic feel
- Speed closure system that combines lightweight thin speed laces weaved together through a cable-wire construction
- Claw collar with new stretch materials to provide stability, support and lock down fit
- Molded Heel counter provides a snug and stable fit that locks your foot firmly in place during explosive acceleration
- Speedframe outsole features state of the art lightweight drillium tooling and minimalistic construction offers traction for rapid acceleration
- Arrowhead design forefoot studs for optimum traction and acceleration combined with round heel studs for lightning quick input and release
- Price: 225 USD
- Release date: December 2018
The black, red and white Adidas X 18 will be launched as part of the Adidas December 2018 collection, which will also contain the first-ever Predator 19.
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