Adidas Stars Train in Unreleased Adidas Nemeziz, Predator & X Spectral Mode Boots
Sep 14, 2018, by Chris
Several Adidas players have been spotted with unreleased football boots from the 'Spectral Mode' pack this week. Scheduled for a launch in mid-September 2018, it appears that the next Adidas soccer cleat collection will be already debuted this weekend.
Müller, Özil, Keylor Navas, Lucas Vazquez & Co Show Off Adidas Spectral Mode Boot Colorways
Boasting less striking looks than recent Adidas cleat packs worn by their best players, the new Adidas Spectral Mode boots pack bring tonal looks to the Adidas Predator (pink), Copa (mint green), X (off-white), Nemeziz (grey) and Nemeziz Messi (pale blue). The boots do not feature highlighted Three Stripes.
Following today's evidence, it seems certain that the Adidas Spectral Mode collection will be released next week.
The Messi-exclusive Nemeziz colorway as well as stylish mint green and gold Adidas Copa boot from the Adidas Spectral Mode collection were not spotted on the pitch yet.
Do you like the on-pitch impression of the next Adidas soccer boots collection, the 'Spectral Mode' pack? Let us know in the comments below.
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.
