All-New Next-Gen Adidas X 18.1 'Energy Mode' 2018 World Cup Boots Released

The next-generation Adidas X 18.1 boots were finally launched this morning. The Adidas X 2018 World Cup cleats are part of the Adidas 2018 World Cup 'Energy Mode' collection.

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The next-gen Adidas X 18.1 soccer cleats will be debuted in the 2018 Champions League final and used in the 2018 World Cup by Adidas players such as Thomas Müller.

Adidas X 18.1 2018 World Cup Boot - Solar Blue / Black / Solar Yellow

This is the next-generation Adidas X 18 soccer cleat.

The next-generation Adidas X 18 cleats are striking blue in the front and black in the rear. Adidas Combines the blue and black main colors of the Adidas X 2018 World Cup boots with flashy yellow for the Three Stripes and a few other parts of the boot.

If we look at the tech, it is easy to see that the Adidas X 18.1 are totally different to the previous generation and the laceless Adidas X 18+ boots. The Adidas X 18.1 football shoe has a completely new asymmetrical lacing system, a newly developed Speedmesh upper and all-new speed closure system (rear area).

Another remarkable element of the next-gen Adidas X 18.1 is the claw collar. The outsole of the cleats is also completely new.

Blue 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
• Price: 225 USD (185 GBP, 220 Euro)
• Release date: 24 May 2018

The blue Adidas X 18.1 World Cup soccer cleats were released on 24 May 2018 for a price of 225 USD (185 GBP, 220 Euro).

What do you think of the next-generation Adidas X football boots? Do they remind you of the Adidas F50 Adizero? Let us know in the comments below and check out the Boot Calendar for all leaked boots.