Leaked! Adidas to Launch All-New Adidas X Skeleton Boots in 2016
Jan 29, 2016, by Chris
Update 29/01/2016: Footy Headlines understands that Adidas will reveal the first-ever Adidas X Skeleton Boots in the coming weeks. While there are still no leaked pictures, we've gathered some new information about the boots.
1. The pictures of Thomas Müller and James Wilson training in a blackout prototype version of the Adidas X Skeleton Boots show the second generation of the revolutionary boots, which is set to be released ahead of the Euro 2016 in France. There is not one picture of the first Adidas X Skeleton Boots.
2. In contrast to the first revolutionary Adidas 2016 boots (Adidas Ace PureControl), which was revealed in an all-black look, the Adidas X 15 Skeleton Football Boot will be very likely launched with an all-white colorway. It is not known yet if this version will be available to purchase. However, Adidas will release a second paint job of the unknown boots that will combine the colors of the Adidas X April 2016 Boot (White, Black, Shock Blue, Red), which will be available to buy for approximately 250 USD.
---
Is this the revolutionary boot worn by Thomas Müller and James Wilson? Adidas is set to release an all-new version for the Adidas X Soccer Cleats in early 2016, the Adidas X Skeleton.
In May 2015, Adidas released the all-new Adidas X Boots with a synthetic and leather upper. And while the German brand revealed the third cutting-edge version of the Adidas X Boots with the knitted Adidas X Primeknit last month, the Three Stripes are set to launch the fourth high-end version of the Adidas X.
Adidas To Release Adidas X Skeleton Boot
Close-up picture of the laceless Adidas X Skeleton Boots, worn by James Wilson.
While there are no leaked pictures of the Adidas X 15+ Skeleton Boots yet, it's very likely that Thomas Müller and James Wilson laced up in an all-new silo, which we labeled as mystery revolutionary Adidas 2016 Boots back then. We now finally got the first info about the mystery blackout Adidas Boots.
According to reliable sources, Adidas is set to release the Adidas X 15+ Skeleton Boots in February 2016. Retailing at an expected price of 250 USD (250 Euro, 200 GBP), the Adidas X 15+ Skeleton Cleats will be as expensive as the knitted Adidas Primeknit 15.1 Boots.
The Adidas X 15+ Skeleton will be launched with a special all-white colorway in early 2016, while Adidas is expected to release the second paint job of the Adidas X Skeleton Cleats (White, Black and Shock Blue) in April 2015.
Tech-wise, we have not received any official info about the Adidas X15+ Skeleton which is labeled as 'highly confidential'. However, the blackout prototype boots worn by Müller and Wilson already gave us a detailed looked at the upper and the outsole.
Designed to offer a fit that was never experienced in the history of football boots, the Adidas X 2016 Skeleton Boots come with an almost laceless design and an one-piece upper without any unneeded elements. To achieve the needed stability, the Adidas Skeleton Cleat features a revolutionary skeleton within the upper. The skeleton includes strings spreading from the tongue to the outsole.
It's the first-ever soccer cleat that removes the tongue and almost all laces, while other boots with a one-piece upper feature various elements. The Adidas X Skeleton is the first boot to offer a surface without any distractions.
Adidas combines the skeleton upper with a techfit collar for flexible ankle support. Interestingly, the techfit collar of the blackout boots looks identical to the collar of the leaked Adidas X 16 Prototype.
The sole plate of the Adidas X Skeleton Cleats features an external heel counter for increased stability and a traditional stud configuration for traction on Firm Ground surfaces and Artificial Grass. Most interestingly, the medial area of the outsole of the Adidas X Skeleton Boots boasts an arch for even more stability.
However, as it's always the case with highly confidential and revolutionary products, it's possible that we are wrong. So there is the possibility that the blackout Müller and Wilson Boots are the Adidas X 16+ Skeleton Boots and set to be released ahead of the Euro 2016. Therefore, the Adidas X 15+ Skeleton Cleats could feature a completely different design. It's even imaginable that Adidas will never launch the Adidas X 15+ Skeleton Boots as it was the case with previous prototypes such as the Adidas Primeknit FS (Footy Sock).
The next revolution? Let us know what you think of the Adidas X 2016 Skeleton Boots in the comments section below.
Venezia and Rapid Wien Release Special Collaborative Kit
Venezia FC and SK Rapid have unveiled two special limited-edition jerseys to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the historic friendship between their supporters and clubs. The twinning, which officially traces back to January 15, 2000, was commemorated on the pitch during an international friendly at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, with both sides wearing the bespoke designs.
The collaboration includes two distinct shirts designed in close cooperation with the fan groups. The black Unione jersey features an all-over diamond jacquard pattern, complemented by Venezia's orange and green checkerboard on the right shoulder and Rapid's green and white stripes on the left. The white Unione shirt presents a split look blending green and orange accents with line illustrations of iconic architectural landmarks from both Venice and Vienna, including the Doge's Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Both designs place the lion of Saint Mark and the Austrian eagle crests side by side above the date 15.01.2000.
During the friendly match on the Venetian lagoon, the hosts wore the black kit while Rapid took to the pitch in the white version, with Venezia edging a 1-0 victory. The limited-edition jerseys have been made available to supporters through Venezia's official online store and physical club shops.
Unique Jordan PSG 26-27 Third Goalkeeper Kit Leaked - Inspired by Bernard Lama
The striking new goalkeeper jersey from the upcoming Paris Saint-Germain x Jordan third collection has leaked courtesy of PSG insider @lasource75006. Scheduled to drop in the coming weeks alongside the club's 26-27 third player kit, the long-sleeve piece pays direct homage to iconic former Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper Bernard Lama.
The Jordan PSG 26-27 third goalkeeper shirt draws inspiration from the distinctive Nike template worn by Lama during the 1997-98 season. It features a vibrant red base with sharp black vertical stripes tapering upward from the lower hem. The long sleeves are adorned with dynamic graphic streaks in shades of purple, blue, and black, perfectly channeling the flamboyant goalkeeper aesthetics of the late 1990s.
Gold detailing rounds off the design, highlighted by a centrally aligned Jordan Jumpman sitting above a monochrome Paris Saint-Germain crest and the Qatar Airways chest sponsor.
Neuchâtel Xamax 26-27 Fête des Vendanges Special Kit Released
Swiss Challenge League side Neuchâtel Xamax and technical partner Capelli Sport have officially released a special-edition kit for the 2026 Fête des Vendanges, Neuchâtel's iconic annual wine harvest festival. The bespoke design pays tribute to a historic local milestone, commemorating the 750th anniversary of the consecration of the Collegiate Church of Neuchâtel (Collégiale de Neuchâtel), which took place in 1276.
The Capelli Neuchâtel Xamax 26-27 Fête des Vendanges shirt arrives in a sharp black and silver colorway, covered in intricate architectural illustrations of the famous landmark. The front of the jersey features repeating linework depicting the church's Gothic arches, towers, and rose windows, flowing into detailed clock faces and decorative borders around the lower hem. Finished with matching ornate patterns along the collar and cuffs, all sponsor and club logos are rendered in monochrome silver
Montenegro 2026 Home & Away Kits Released
Italian sportswear brand Legea has rolled out the new home and away kits for the Montenegro national football team. The long-standing partnership between Legea and the Football Association of Montenegro continues with a fresh set of bespoke designs showcased on display mannequins.
The new Montenegro 2026 home kit is predominantly red, accented with two prominent yellow vertical stripes running down the front of the jersey. In line with the central design focus, the white Legea wordmark and the national federation crest sit centrally on the chest above yellow squad numbering. The strip is rounded off with red shorts featuring yellow detailing and matching red socks.
The 2026 away kit adopts an inverted approach on a clean white base. It features a bold central vertical band in red, neatly outlined by thin yellow borders that run from the collar down to the hem. The Legea logo, national team crest, and front numbers are all aligned inside the central red stripe, completed by white shorts and white socks with subtle red and yellow trims.
