Thomas Müller Trains in Blackout Next-Gen Adidas X 2016 Boots
Aug 18, 2015, by Chris
The much-awaited Adidas X 2016 Boot is no longer a secret. FC Bayern München striker Thomas Müller has become the first player to wear a blackout prototype of the new Adidas X 16.1 Soccer Cleat, which features an all-new design.
Set to be released ahead of the Euro 2016 in France, the Adidas X 16.1 Football Boot is the second generation of the Adidas X 2015 Boots.
Thomas Müller Reveals Blackout Adidas X 2016 Cleats
Close-up picture of the black-out Adidas X 2016 Prototype Müller Cleat.
The Adidas X 2016 Boots introduce a totally new design of the Adidas X silo. The blackout Adidas X 16.1 Boots features a high-ankle boot design, which reminds us of the Adidas Primeknit 2.0 Boots and Nike's Dynamic Fit collar. The sock-like material wraps around the ankle for a sock-like fit.
The Adidas X 16.1 Football Boot features a tongue-less boot design for even more comfort, similar to the Nike Magista Obra and Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots.
Another remarkable element of the new Adidas X 16.1 Boots is the one-piece synthetic upper. The futuristic-looking material is expected to be extremely soft, thin and flexible, combined with Flywire-like strings in the midfoot area for more stability.
The sole plate of the Adidas X 2016 Boots features an external heel counter for more stability.
The stud configuration of the next-gen Adidas X 2016 Soccer Cleats returns to a more traditional design with four studs in the rear area and seven studs in the front area. It's quite similar to the popular sole plate of the Adidas F50 Adizero Boots and completely different than the sole plate used for the first-generation Adidas X Cleats.
The Adidas X 2016 Boot is made for players who create chaos on the pitch, set to be worn by Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez, Thomas Müller and Bastian Schweinsteiger from Summer 2016. It will be very interesting to see if other Adidas athletes will lace up in the Adidas X 2016 Prototype Cleats in the coming weeks.
Interestingly, the first prototype of the Adidas X 2016 Boots was already leaked in June 2015, featuring a similar design as the black-out Adidas X Thomas Müller Cleat.
Totally new design. What do you think of the next-gen Adidas X 2016 Boots? Let us know in the comments below.
T90-Inspired Nike Barclays WSL 26-27 Ball Released
Nike and the Women's Super League have officially revealed the official match ball for the 26-27 Barclays WSL and WSL2 seasons. Built on Nike's Control ball model, the design draws heavy inspiration from Nike's iconic Total 90 era, bringing a retro-infused visual identity to top-tier English women's football.
The design features vibrant multi-coloured rings and graphic lines in red, pink, blue, and black against a white base. These accents are arranged to create a subtle strobe effect when spinning in flight, aiding visibility for players on the pitch. The Barclays WSL version features a gold Nike Swoosh inside the signature circular ring, while the WSL2 edition showcases a silver Swoosh paired with bright pink detailing.
Underneath the graphics, the ball utilizes Nike Control technology with debossed grooves and engineered paneling designed to deliver stable aerodynamics and consistent touch in all conditions. The new ball will be used across all 26-27 WSL, WSL2, and domestic cup matches.
FIFA Kit Creator Adds Dozens of New Old & 26-27 Kit Templates
FIFA Kit Creator has expanded their extensive template library with a large batch of brand-new jersey structures.
The latest update introduces base designs for the upcoming 26-27 season alongside classic retro cuts from iconic past eras. Creators matteuscm and KARAVASHKIN contributed heavily to this release, bringing fresh builds across major manufacturers including Adidas, Nike, Puma, Castore, Hummel, and Umbro. Among the modern additions are official base templates for upcoming club kits such as the Adidas 26-27 AS Roma and Tiro 27 cuts, the Nike 26-27 SC Freiburg template, Castore 26-27 Everton home layout, and new Puma designs for Palmeiras and Fluminense.
Updated national team templates for Ireland, Denmark, Indonesia, and DR Congo are also now available for creators to customize.
Beyond contemporary 26-27 cuts, the update adds several famous historical templates. Users can create concepts using nostalgic patterns like the Adidas 2004 Greece home template, the 05-06 AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen cuts, Nike 2010 and 2014 Brazil silhouettes, and Puma 2006 Italy away template.
All new template options are live and available on FIFA Kit Creator.
Outstanding CP Cacereño 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Spanish club CP Cacereño and new kit supplier Hummel have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Marking the beginning of their technical partnership, Hummel has created two distinct custom designs heavily inspired by local culture and mythology.
The CP Cacereño 26-27 home kit features a rich green base dominated by an intricate graphic depicting dragon scales across the front panel. The design links directly to the club's release slogan, "No soy un futbolista, soy un dragón". White detailing is applied to the classic collar, sleeve cuffs, Hummel chevrons, and sponsor logos to complete the jersey.
The 26-27 away kit presents a half-and-half split layout featuring a white base paired with an orange front panel. The bottom portion of the shirt highlights a graphic illustration of the historic fortress walls of Cáceres alongside dragon tail motifs, finished with fine black detailing along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.
Samsunspor 26-27 Home Kit Released
Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor has officially launched its new striped home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Hummel.
The Hummel Samsunspor 26-27 home jersey features vertical red stripes over a white base, paired with plain white sleeves accented by red sleeve cuffs. A red polo collar with white edge piping and a red V-neck inset gives the shirt a classic look, while iconic white Hummel chevrons rest on the shoulders.
The reverse side of the shirt incorporates a white back panel for player names and numbers, framed by red stripe details at the top and bottom hem, along with red Samsunspor lettering printed on the upper back. The kit is now officially available for pre-order.