Unleash Speed - First 2 All-New Next-Gen Adidas X 18 Boot Colorways Leaked
Update: Football boot expert Pejie has made two great pictures of the first two Adidas X 18 boot colorways. The blue Adidas X 18 2018 World Cup boot edition is set to drop in the coming days.
The release of the next-generation Adidas X football boot is just a few days away. Now thanks to Malaysian boot experts sporthome14, we get a look at the first two paint jobs of the all-new Adidas X 18 football boot.
Solar Blue Launch & Solar Yellow 2018-19 Adidas X 18 Boots Leaked
The Adidas X 18 football boot brings the silo in a new era. Whereas previous Adidas X generations were made for Chaos, the Adidas X 18 is all about speed. The Adidas X 18 will be launched with two completely different versions - one with a minimalistic laceless design (Adidas X 18+) and one with a more traditional laces design made for ultimate lockdown (Adidas X 18.1).
The launch colorway of the Adidas X 18 football boot, the 'Energy Mode' Pack edition that will be used in the 2018 Champions League final and the 2018 World Cup, is striking blue with yellow and black applications. The second regular colorway from the 'Team Mode' pack is yellow and black, set to be used from the start of the 2018-10 pre-season.
Along the striking Solar Blue and Solar Yellow colorways, Adidas will also release a special blackout paint job for the next-generation Adidas X 18 cleat. The blackout Adidas X 18 boot will be part of the brand's 'Shadow Mode' collection and will be not worn by the Three Stripes' best players.
Which colorway do you like more? Do you look forward to the release of the next-generation Adidas X football boots? Let us know in the comments below and check out all boot leaks and releases in our brand-new Boot Calendar.
A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
Morecambe 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Morecambe FC have officially launched their new 26-27 home and away kits, produced by Surridge Sports. The club received massive backlash for posting AI images for the launch, and later posted a clearer CAD of the home shirt.
The home shirt features the club's traditional red color palette with black detailing, while the away kit introduces a bold combination of purple and yellow. Both designs incorporate modern elements to provide a fresh look for the upcoming National League North campaign.
The new Surridge Sports Morecambe 2026-27 jerseys are currently available for pre-order through the club's official online store.
Puma Kits Keep Ripping at the 2026 World Cup
Puma is facing significant criticism at the 2026 World Cup as multiple national team jerseys have easily ripped during matches.
Incidents involving players from Czechia, Morocco, Egypt, and Paraguay have highlighted an ongoing durability issue with the brand's latest kits - every torn shirt in the tournament so far belongs to a Puma-sponsored team.
The Puma 2026 World Cup kits incorporate the latest version of PUMA's ULTRAWEAVE “Thermoadapt” technology, which obviously is not tear-resistant enough.
The recurring wardrobe malfunctions have resulted in terrible PR for the German sportswear manufacturer and even prompted the viral resurgence of Xherdan Shaqiri's infamous quote from Euro 2016, where he joked that he hopes Puma does not produce condoms.
