Laceless Next-Gen Adidas X 18+ World Cup Launch Boots Released
The next-gen Adidas X 18+ Purespeed soccer cleats introduce an all-new laceless design.
The next-generation Adidas X 2018 soccer shoes were launched this morning ahead of their upcoming debut in the 2018 Champions League Final and the 2018 World Cup next month. The blue colorway is the launch edition of the next-generation Adidas X 18+ football boot.
Adidas X 18+ Purespeed Boot - Blue / Solar Yellow / Black
This is the next-generation Adidas X 18+ Purespeed soccer cleat.
The Adidas X 18+ Purespeed football boot comes with an all-new design. The cleat ditches the Adidas X branding of the previous generation and now comes with a new 'speed positioning' for the Three Stripes. The 2018 World Cup (launch colorway) of the Adidas X 18+ Purespeed football shoes is striking blue with electricity used for the Three Stripes and other applications.
Tech-wise, the Adidas X 18+ Purespeed soccer cleats are also totally different to the previous generation.
Whereas the Adidas X 17+ Purespeed soccer cleat featured a lace cover to hide the traditional laces, the Adidas X 18 football boot comes without any laces at all. The cleat features a ultra-lightweight 'Skeletalweave' upper in the front area and a ultra-thin synthetic material in the rear area for lightweight and lockdown.
The collar of the Adidas X 17 boot is gone. The Adidas X 18 soccer shoe features a Speedframe sole plate with a molded heel counter. Adidas uses a mixture of arrowhead forefoot studs and round heel studs to provide perfect acceleration.
Basically, to summarize things up, the next-generation Adidas X 18+ football boot is somehow a modern Adidas Adizero football boot rather than an Adidas X (speed silo instead of chaos silo).
Adidas X 18+ Purespeed Features
- Made for ultimate speed
- Laceless design
- Skeletalweave upper for minimalistic feel
- Molded Heel counter for increased lockdown and more acceleration
- Speedframe outsole with minimalistic construction offers traction for rapid acceleration
- Arrowhead design forefoot studs combined with round heel studs for ultimate traction
- Price: EUR 280 (GBP 230)
- Release date: 24 May 2018
The blue launch colorway of the next-generation Adidas X 18+ Purespeed soccer cleats was launched on 24 May 2018, retailing at EUR 280 (GBP 230).
What do you think of the all-new next-generation Adidas X 18 football boots? Let us know in the comments below and check out all leaked soccer boots in the Boot Calendar.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
1978/80 Houston Hurricane *BNWT* Home Shirt (S) Admiral Nasl
2016/17 Club America *Authentic* Centenary Away Shirt (M) Nike
2012/13 Porto James #10 Home Shirt (S) Nike
2021/22 Atalanta Training Jacket (M) Joma
2011/12 France M'Vila #17 *Player Issue* Away Shirt (M) Nike
2004/06 Netherlands V.Nistelrooy #10 Home Shirt (L) Nike
1992 Uhlsport #1 *BNWT* GK Template Shirt (S)
2007/08 Blackburn Rovers Tugay #5 Home Shirt (L) Umbro
2002 FC Tokyo Supporters Tee (L) Flets
2010/11 Real Madrid Ronaldo #7 Away Shirt (L) Adidas
River Plate 125th Anniversary Goalkeeper Kit Leaked
River will receive a very stylish keeper kit for the 125th birthday, based on the streamlined Trefoil 26 template.
Adidas F50 Messi 2026 World Cup Boots
Old Firm Football Boots has created some nice mock-ups of Messi's signature cleats for the 2026 World Cup.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2025/12/adidas-f50-messi-el-ultimo-tango.html
Cerro Porteño 2026 Third Kit Released: 1990s Puma Remake
Puma has officially unveiled the new 2026 third kit for Paraguayan Primera División side Cerro Porteño. The release leans heavily into nostalgia, offering a direct modern recreation of one of the club's most beloved vintage shirts from the late 1990s.
The new Cerro Porteño 2026 third shirt is built on a white base, sharply contrasted by solid dark blue sleeves and vibrant red detailing on the classic polo collar and sleeve cuffs. The most prominent design element is the large, sublimated grey graphic covering the front and back of the torso, which faithfully replicates the stylized "CP" monogram watermark found on the original 1999 kit.
The 2026 third kit serves as a great tribute to the famous "Pinturas Renner" era.
What are your thoughts on this direct retro remake for the new Cerro Porteño third kit? Let us know in the comments below.
Viktoria Köln 26-27 Third Kit Released
German 3. Liga side Viktoria Köln has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 2026-2027 season. Produced by Joma, the new release embraces a deeply nostalgic "Viktoria-Vintage" aesthetic to celebrate the club's roots. This launch also marks a significant off-pitch reunion, as the team will once again feature the logo of the ETL-Gruppe across the chest, welcoming back their long-time former main sponsor for the upcoming campaign.
The Joma Viktoria Köln 26-27 third shirt opts for a classic black and white color palette that leans heavily into retro football fashion. Both the Joma manufacturer logo and the Viktoria Köln club crest have been modified to perfectly match the monochrome aesthetic, blending seamlessly into the design. To complete the vintage look, the jersey is equipped with a traditional polo collar, purposely designed by the club to function equally well as a stylish lifestyle piece for fans to wear casually away from the pitch.
The new Viktoria Köln 2026-2027 third kit is currently available for pre-order via the club's official online store, with physical deliveries expected to begin in late June.
Special Castore Slavia Prague 25-26 'Fight Against Cancer' Kit Revealed
SK Slavia Praha has unveiled a special-edition kit to be worn during their final match of the season against Viktoria Plzeň this Sunday.
Produced by Castore and designed in collaboration with renowned Czech artist Pasta Oner, the bespoke jersey is entirely dedicated to raising awareness for the fight against cancer. The club has confirmed that all match-worn shirts will subsequently be auctioned off to the highest bidders, complete with certificates of authenticity, with the entirety of the proceeds going directly to support three specific individuals - Peter, Kuba, and Verč- in their personal battles with the disease.
The design of the Slavia Prague charity kit boasts vibrant shades of purple and magenta. The most striking element of the shirt is the massive white awareness ribbon dominating the front.
The bespoke detailing continues on the reverse side of the jersey, where the lower back features a bold, custom graphic reading "Fight For Your Life!" in a stylized, artistic font.
What are your thoughts on this special-edition charity design from Slavia Prague and Castore? Let us know in the comments below.