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Carbon Fiber Sole Plate: Next-Gen Adidas X Ghosted - Name + Features List + Colorways Leaked

Update: Burnley U23 player Lewis Richardson has given us the best look at the Adidas X+ Ghosted 2020-2021 football boots on his Snapchat. The Adidas X Ghosted is set for a release in July 2020 in a white colorway, while there will be also a blackout paint job as part of the Adidas 2020-2021 Black pack.

Update: Following up on our earlier post, we can confirm that the next generation of the Adidas X, which will make its debut at Euro 2020 this summer, will NOT be called X 20.

Instead, Adidas has opted to change the naming scheme a bit, with the two top-tier variants of the boot instead named "Adidas X Ghosted+" and "Adidas X Ghosted.1". We have also obtained a full feature list of the next-gen Adidas X boots, which promise a major update compared to the current one, including a first-ever carbon fiber sole plate on an Adidas boot.

'Ghosted' is a fitting name for a silo that's marketed towards fast players and that offers a lightweight, no-nonsense approach to football boots. It's also exciting to see Adidas adopt a different naming scheme after five years of the X.

This news follows a similar move that will occur with the upcoming Adidas Predator 20, which will officially be called "Adidas Predator Mutator 20" - not to be confused with the collection of the same name!

Following in the steps of its speed boot predecessors, the Adidas X Ghosted line introduces the new 'Mirageskin (+) / Fluroskin (.1)' upper and a new carbon fiber sole plate.

Adidas X Ghosted+ - First Colorways & Release Date

The Adidas X Ghosted+ will be launched in a stylish white / silver paint job in July 2020 most likely. Adidas will also release a blackout version as well as special-edition Tsubasa boots.

Adidas X Ghosted+ - Features

  • Carbon Fiber Speedframe: Ultra lightweight construct with revolutionary carbon fiber insert in the forefoot
  • Laceless vacuum fit: a new 4-way stretch material allows for easier step in and provides secure lock down. The boot fits snug around foot allowing for a vacuum fit experience
  • Mirageskin: ultra lightweight material composite that molds around the foot like a second skin. The thin package comes with a revolutionary translucent optic and allows for a crisp and direct ball touch, tailored wireframe support structures provide stability.
  • Minimalistic low-cut collar provides maximum freedom of movement around the ankle
  • 3d molded heel: 2 cushion inserts provide comfort and lockdown to prevent heel slippage. A new innovative slit in the middle of the heel alleviates pressure on the Achilles tendon.
  • Sprint spike silhouette: newly engineered last with a slight toe spring
  • New stud configuration is optimized for acceleration
  • Faster branding: inspired by the wings of the peregrine falcon in attack mode

Adidas X Ghosted.1 - Features

  • Carbon Fiber Speedframe: Ultra lightweight construct with revolutionary carbon fiber insert in the forefoot
  • Laced vacuum fit: new tongue material provides easier step in while the laced construction allows for personalised vacuum fit.
  • Fluroskin: lightweight material composite that molds around the foot like a second skin. The thin material comes with a revolutionary semi-translucent optic and allows for direct ball touch
  • Minimalistic low-cut collar provides maximum freedom of movement around the ankle
  • 3d molded heel: 2 cushion inserts provide comfort and lockdown to prevent heel slippage. A new innovative slit in the middle of the heel alleviates pressure on the Achilles tendon.
  • Sprint spike silhouette: newly engineered last with a slight toe spring
  • New stud configuration is optimized for acceleration
  • Faster branding: inspired by the wings of the peregrine falcon in attack mode

Do you like what we know about the next-gen Adidas X boots so far? Comment below, and check out the Boot Calendar for more.