Adidas Spectral Mode Pack - Pastel Predator, X, Nemeziz, Messi and Copa Boots Released
Sep 18, 2018, by Chris
A new Adidas football boot collection, the Spectral Mode pack, has been released today. The Adidas Spectral Mode pack includes pale new colorways for all Adidas silos.
All Adidas Spectral Mode boots apart from the Copa will be worn by Adidas' best players on the pitch from mid-September.
Adidas Spectral Mode Pack
This image shows all five silos included in the new Adidas collection.
Very different to the vibrant 'Team Mode' collection, the Adidas Spectral Mode pack features pale, pastel colors. It is a collection that stands out from previous collections.
Adidas Predator 18 'Spectral Mode
The Adidas Predator Spectral Mode edition introduces a very unlikely design that combines different shades of pink for an interesting look.
Adidas X 18 'Spectral Mode'
The Adidas X 18 Spectral Mode soccer cleats are off-white, featuring the same tonal application as all other ones from this collection.
Adidas Nemeziz 18 'Spectral Mode'
Maybe the most underwhelming from the bunch, the Adidas Nemeziz Spectral Mode boot is grey.
Adidas Nemeziz Messi 18 'Spectral Mode'
Adidas goes with an intriguing shade of blue for the Spectral Mode Nemeziz Messi 18.1 boots.
Adidas Copa 18 'Spectral Mode'
Completing the set is the Copa, which is turquoise with little splashes of gold in the form of brandings and details - our favorite.
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Adidas x Poland
We finally got the first detailed information about the return of the Three Stripes to Poland. More very soon.
Giant Adidas Three Stripes on Long-Sleeve Kits Overwhelm Aesthetic
Adidas introduced enlarged Three Stripes across its performance templates ahead of the 2026 World Cup, rolling the look out across club teams for the 26-27 season. Designed to maximize on-pitch brand visibility, the wider striping measures around 18mm across. However, its competitive rollout has drawn criticism from kit enthusiasts and fans who feel the oversized proportions overwhelm the aesthetic balance of modern kits.
The visual disruption is especially noticeable on long-sleeved shirts. When worn on the pitch by players like Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, the thick white stripes command the shoulders and arms, dwarfing surrounding elements like the collar and sleeve patches. While short-sleeved shirts offer breaks in coverage, the continuous run of oversized stripes down full-length sleeves makes the branding feel excessively dominant.
Despite the pushback, Adidas will retain this oversized stripe template through at least the 27-28 campaign.
SK Brann 2026 Third Kit Released
Norwegian club SK Brann and Nike have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 2026 season, paying tribute to the club's historic 1976 Norwegian Cup-winning side on its 50th anniversary.
The jersey is predominantly white, highlighted by red vertical striping running down the right chest behind the red Nike Swoosh, red sponsor branding, and a monochrome red club crest. Debuted on pitch during their Eliteserien away clash against Sandefjord, the new release completes Brann's 2026 kit collection alongside their previously launched home and away shirts.
