adidas has released the all-new X18+, a boot designed to unleash the speed of the game’s most dangerous players.

Released as part of the Energy Mode pack - alongside Predator, NEMEZIZ and COPA silos – the boot takes inspiration from previous adidas models while being brought up to date through modern tooling and innovation.  

The boot is designed with new innovations to provide stability and support at high speed. A laceless upper locks-down the mid-foot, crucial when accelerating and during high speed moments.

A new low-cut claw collar construction features a new stretch material that secures the foot in place and provides increased stability and support.

The Speedframe returns, but this time - It's upped it's already top class game. It sits on the outsole, featuring lightweight, Drillium engineered tooling and minimalistic construction to offer extreme traction during rapid acceleration. 

Innovative materials ensure complete control even at high-speed. The skeletal wave is compiled of an ultra-thin woven grid of optically charged speed yarns to allow for responsive touch and lightweight feel. 

The new, ultra-soft Speedmesh offers a controlled touch without restricting the movement of the foot.

Sam Handy, adidas Vice-President of Design said: “The World Cup is the pinnacle of any player’s career. The challenge for us as designers is producing a boot which highlights the natural talents of these incredible athletes on the world’s biggest sporting stage."

"With the new Energy Mode X18+ we have produced something that is really lightweight and minimalist in its design, which removes the barriers between foot and ball while still achieving the elite touch and support at high speed required by the game’s most explosive players."

The Energy Mode X18+ will be worn on pitch by some of the game’s biggest players at the FIFA World Cup Russia and comes in a striking blue and yellow colourway. 

It will be available to purchase from adidas.com.au and selected retailers.