Designed upon the last of a sprint spike, equipping players looking to redefine the boundaries of fast for the return of the largest stages in football and built for speed. This is X Ghosted.
From first glance, the boot looks fast thanks to the introduction of an all-new adidas performance material technology, translucent mirageskin.
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This single layer of high-performance material is layered over a wire framework to create a seamless upper that provides lightweight stability and support.
Its unique, ghost-like and semi see-through aesthetic visually represents the feeling it gives athletes.
Further nods to speed come in the detail, with the three-stripe placement inspired by the wings of the peregrine falcon – the fastest creature on earth.
X Ghosted is designed to be a lightweight speed boot that feels fast when placed on the foot thanks to insights from the running track, where marginal gains on the clock define the game.
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This started with deconstructing the track spike, and rebuilding it for football to reflect the specific needs of the modern game.
The result is a striking sprint construct, featuring a toe spring, allowing on demand lineal bursts but also providing the support for explosive agile movement.
In a first of its kind, a vacuum fit experience lets players feel the air sucked rapidly out of the boot when worn, creating a super snug fit that supports explosive moves thanks to its proximity to the contours of the foot.
In response to the demand for a new innovation that supports players looking to go fast, adidas introduces carbitex speedframe – a dynamic carbon plate.
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This innovation was crafted via an open source approach, and harnesses the extreme power and performance of carbon fibre but in a flexible form. X Ghosted is the first football boot available at scale with the integration of a dynamic carbon plate.
Listen to our podcast below, between Philipp Hagel (Senior Global Product Manager) and Luke Lowrey (Senior Footwear Designer) talking about the process of X Ghosted.
adidas X Ghosted (RRP €280) will be available from 1st September worldwide via adidas.com. Pre-orders will begin from August 5th at adidas.com/football_x