Adidas Glitch Released - Boot With Interchangeable Upper and Sole Plate
Oct 31, 2016, by Pat
Adidas this morning finally officially released the new Glitch football boots. The Adidas Glitch is a new customizable soccer cleat that allows to combine differently colored uppers (skins) and chassis (inner-shoes) for a even more personal football boot experience. They were first seen on the feet of Chelsea youngster Charlie Colkett in an Academy game in late August.
Change your look and rewrite the rulebook. ⚡ #GLITCH16, coming soon to London. #FirstNeverFollows pic.twitter.com/ca80sbNTOk
— adidas UK (@adidasUK) 31. Oktober 2016
Totally new Adidas Boots With Interchangeable Parts
This image shows the is one of the first close-up pictures of the entirely new Adidas soccer boots.
The upper of the Adidas Glitch is either solid-colored or features a pattern, with the Adidas 3 Stripes visible on the outside. The sole plate, by far the most intriguing part of the shoe, is white with an iridescent finish.
However, although the Adidas Glitch cleats take inspirations from all of Adidas' current soccer cleat models, these new Adidas boots are an entirely new concept and not really linked to any of them. The upper, for example, is more or less just the same used on the Adidas X 16+ PureChaos, while the positioning of the Adidas stripes is reminiscent of the the current Messi and next-gen Ace boots.
What's completely new about them is the sole plate and construction in general. Designed to allow people to customize their boots like no other model out there currently, the techfit part of the new Adidas Glitch boots can be removed in order to disconnect the entire upper from the chassis. Thus, it will be possible to combine different uppers and inner-shoes.
This concept of the Adidas Glitch boots shows similarities to Adidas' 'TUNIT' concept, which saw the brand release 32 country-specific uppers for the 2006 World Cup, for example. It will be interesting to see if the concept can last longer this time around.
Adidas Glitch - what will be available?
At first, there are two types of soles, FG (firm-ground) and SG (soft-ground), while the techfit inner-sock is available as mid and high variant. Lastly, the outer-skin comes as leather (only black-red) and synthetic in black, white and red. We've also heard that it will be possible to design entirely custom outer-skins later.
London is lit. 🔥 Break the pattern in #GLITCH16. Coming soon to the city. #FirstNeverFollows pic.twitter.com/1lnQNX7zHU
— adidas UK (@adidasUK) 31. Oktober 2016
How to buy the Adidas Glitch?
Adidas' all-new Glitch soccer cleats will not be released to the general public initially. Instead, people invited to early testing will receive exclusive codes which allow them plus three friends to purchase the boots directly through Adidas.
A full package Adidas Glitch of outsole, inner-shoe and outer-shoe is set to retail at £250 (approx $308, €280), while new skins will be available at £100 each.
Interchangeable parts - what are your thoughts on this entirely new model from Adidas? Drop us a line below and share your thoughts on the Adidas Glitch.
Real Madrid 26-27 Away Pre-Match Shirt Released
Alongside the away kit, Real Madrid have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away pre-match jersey.
The new Real Madrid 26-27 away pre-match shirt features a predominantly pink main color with dark green raglan sleeves, a color combination inspired by the club's home and away kits.
The new Adidas Real Madrid 26-27 away pre-match shirt is available from 23 July, alongside the official launch of the club's 26-27 away kit.
Hellas Verona 26-27 Away Kit Released
Hellas Verona and Joma have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. The release is accompanied by the slogan "Sopra tutto Verona" (Above all Verona), highlighting the strong connection between the team and its home city.
The Joma Hellas Verona 26-27 away jersey reverses the traditional home colors, featuring yellow as the primary base with contrasting blue accents on the collar and cuffs. The standout element of the design is a bespoke front graphic pattern that depicts a bird's-eye view of Verona's urban layout and streets. This print maps the city directly onto the shirt, emphasizing the club's local identity. The team crest is applied as a thermosealed silicone badge, while the fabric features a jacquard finish for added texture.
Yellow shorts and socks complete the new Hellas Verona 26-27 away strip.
FC Südtirol 26-27 Home Kit Released
Italian Serie B club FC Südtirol has officially released its new 26-27 home kit. Made by technical sponsor Erreà, the jersey celebrates the deep connection between the team, its supporters, and the local region while bringing back a beloved design from the club's recent history.
The Erreà FC Südtirol 26-27 home shirt takes direct inspiration from the iconic kit worn by the team between 2013 and 2017. It features a clean white base highlighted by an asymmetrical, dynamic pattern of red rhombuses crossing the front. These geometric shapes, derived from the club's crest, rise from the bottom toward the center of the shirt, while a delicate faded gray texture fills the spaces in between. Two additional red rhombuses decorate the right sleeve to complete the modern reinterpretation of the classic look.
Complementing the bespoke design, the official club crest sits on the left chest, with the team's name featured in red on the back of the collar over a faded gray panel. Inside the collar, a custom red sweatband repeats the FC Südtirol text in white to round off the refined details of the new kit.
Pisa 26-27 Home Kit Released
Italian side Pisa Sporting Club have officially unveiled their new 26-27 home kit. Made by Adidas, the jersey will be worn during the upcoming Serie B campaign and introduces a traditional design with a notable historical modification.
The Adidas Pisa 26-27 home shirt brings back the classic Nerazzurro look, featuring the traditional black and blue vertical stripes running across the entire body. The standout element of the new design is the crest; the standard club badge has been replaced by the historical Pisa Cross, or Croce Pisana, set on a red shield. This special emblem will serve as the primary logo for the entirety of the season.
Red linear accents frame the kit, complementing the prominent red cross on the left chest. The standard Adidas logo and shoulder stripes are prominently featured, while Cetilar continues its partnership as the main front-of-shirt sponsor.
