Both different boots to the X but at the same time, there’s a chance that someone might be considering whether to go with one of those or the X Ghosted. Their sprint spike-style raised forefoot and springy carbon-fibre insert combine for explosive propulsion. If the upper becomes a little more accommodating and softer, as well giving us more lockdown and adjustability, I think adidas could possibly take the fight to Nike.

There weren’t any issues while I dribbled with the ball, I did find myself wishing that the upper was rougher and grippier to the touch. The lightweight, low-profile upper keeps your feet locked in while giving your ankles room to go up the gears. Bringing raw pace to the pitch since 2015, the X was first introduced with the intention of “causing chaos” in the final third, enabling attackers to disrupt defences with explosive play.However, a positive of the upper meant that the foot mostly stays in place and I didn’t feel the upper give way when cutting or running. The upper is smoother than other boots on the market and some have suggested this is something you need to get used to however, I never had any issues with controlling the in spite of the fact adi didn’t make the upper rougher, as has been the norm with a lot of recent boots. Given that the X Ghosted has a thin, synthetic upper it does mean you get a super thin and close to the ball touch. Torres enjoyed an impressive debut year in English football, netting a respectable 13 times in all competitions and helping the side to a third consecutive EFL Cup triumph. The studs themselves are also very solid and I especially like the inclusion of vertical studs along with the more triangular studs because it means you get support and grip when cutting and jutting across the pitch.

softground boots in solar solar slime colourway, these feature a ultra-lightweight design a sprinter's secret weapon, the raised forefoot prepares you for flight. The forward arrived at the Etihad on a five-year deal from Valencia, inheriting the number 21 shirt from City legend David Silva who left for Real Sociedad at the end of the season prior. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Having the slight curve of the soleplate also plays its role well by allowing you to have a better push off from push off.This obviously improved after a few sessions in the boots, but I was hoping it was a softer out of the box. While some of the tech that adidas has come up with for the X would seem like something that Nike would be more likely to create, especially the use of carbon fibre, the X Ghosted shows that adidas have given themselves a possible platform to dominate again.

It was quite nice to absolutely smash the ball in these, since the thin upper gives you instant feedback, but again, I like having at least a little bit of cushioning. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Speedskin upper Lightweight, sustainable Primeknit upper, so the weight of the boot is reduced while helping the environment. It can be argued that the carbon fibre wouldn’t work as well without the curved toe, so the combination of the two provides for excellent performance.SG football boots in Solar Yellow/Core Black/Team Royal Blue, offering an optimized Speedframe soleplate and Carbon Fibre insert for ultra-fast acceleration right from a standing start. Whichever boot suits your style, whether you like to lace up or go laceless, you’ll find options available for every type of surface and every level of play. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.