Ruben Loftus-Cheek Shows Off All-New Next-Gen Adidas X 18 Boots

Crystal Palace's Ruben Loftus-Cheek has become the next player to train in a prototype of the all-new Adidas X 18.1 2018 soccer cleats.

Patrick van Aanholt (usually wears Nike Hypervenom boots) trained in blackout current-gen Adidas X 17.1 boots.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek Trains in Adidas X 18.1 Boots

Close-up pictures of Loftus-Cheek's cleats.

Completely blackout, Ruben Loftus-Cheek cleats perfectly show off that the next-generation Adidas X 2018 soccer shoes are compeltly different to the current generation.

Current-gen Adidas X 17.1 boots worn by Patrick van Aanholt

The Adidas X 18.1 football boot features a brand-new look and various new tech features such as an all-new claw collar and speed closure system.

Next-Gen 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

What do you think of the next-generation Adidas X 18.1 boots? Let us know in the comments below and check out the Boot Calendar for all upcoming Adidas & Nike cleats.