Next-Gen Adidas X Speedportal 22-23 'Shadowportal' Black Pack Boots Released
Jul 21, 2022, by Chris
Thee first Black Pack version of the next-gen Adidas X Speedportal boots was released today as part of the Shadowportal Pack, Adidas' black boot collection for the start of the 22-23 season.
Unfortunately, we won't see many players wearing Adidas' black X Speedportal boots. They will wear the striking Game Data launch edition.
Adidas X Speedportal 'Shadowportal' - Black/Solar Red/Solar Green
Check out the new Adidas X Speedportal boots in black/solar red/solar green below.
The Black Pack Adidas X 2022 'Shadowportal' football boots are anything but classic, despite being overwhelmingly black. Adidas combine the black base color with striking red Three Stripes and Solar Green detailing.
Officially, the colors are "Black/Solar Red/Solar Green".
Indeed, the Adidas X Speedportal boots from the Shadowportal collection have the same colors as the Copa and Predator Edge of the collection.
Tech-wise, the Adidas 'Shadowportal' X Speedportal cleats are identical to the inaugural edition.
Adidas X Speedportal.1 'Shadowportal' - Features
- Speed-boosting football boots: Made for ultimate speed through ultimate stability and lockdown
- Laceless (+) and laces (.1) versions
- Anti-slip silicone heel print: Helps enhance lockdown and prevent slippage in heel.
- Carbon Fiber Speedframe: Ultra-lightweight construct with revolutionary carbon fiber insert in the forefoot allows for more efficient power transmission when accelerating and sprinting, providing a real performance benefit
- Engineered Agility Cage: Maximum support during explosive movements and radical change of direction through laser cut
- Two extra forefoot studs to maximize straight-line acceleration
- TPU cage purposefully re-enforcing the upper material from the inside
- Engineered Primeknit collar: provides a firm, supportive yet comfortable fit.
- Firm ground outsole: outsole and stud configuration are optimized for use on firm ground (dry natural grass)
- High Speed Stability System: Maximum support to reach the fastest speeds
- High-Speed Stability System: A carbon heel lock and molded stability fins work together to minimize movement and maximize comfort within the heel at high speeds.
- High Speed Stability System: A midfoot support cage is designed to maximize lockdown, reducing energy loss during fast cuts or changes in direction
- High Speed Stability System: Highly resilient laced Primeknit collar provides a firm, supportive but comfortable fit
- Price: 250 USD (EUR 220, GBP 180)
- Colorway: Black/Solar Red/Solar Green
- Release date: 21 July 2022
The Adidas 'Shadowportal' X Speedportal+ cleats are available from 21 July 2022, retailing at 250 USD (EUR 220, GBP 180).
Let's hear your thoughts on the Adidas X Speedportal+ cleats from the new 'Shadowportal' pack below.
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