adidas Men's X Ghosted.1 Sg Football Shoe

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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.

Switching to a floating tongue might actually allow for better lockdown, as well as allowing people to adjust the fit. 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 flip side of this is that previously mentioned tightness, which while good for me, making the better a bit more accommodating would have been nice. Having the slight curve of the soleplate also plays its role well by allowing you to have a better push off from push off. As many of you may have guess if you’ve read my previous article about the soleplate, or watched/listened to any other reviews, the soleplate is absolutely top notch.Given that the X Ghosted has a thin, synthetic upper it does mean you get a super thin and close to the ball touch. As with many modern speed boots, the key element is the soleplate, which has seen multiple revisions over the years, refining the setup to produce the best combination of support for balance and snapback for acceleration. It’s understandable why adidas didn’t make the lockdown more solid with the X Ghosted, as the design doesn’t necessarily allow for it since it is a one piece upper.

Many of the best players in the history of the game have trusted adidas football boots to help them reach their full potential, including Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and the one and only Lionel Messi. Plus its lightweight Fluroskin upper provides stability as well as futuristic wireframe support system to keep you locked down while you show off that minimalist low cut collar silhouette at top speed. 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. The way adidas has executed the use of carbon fibre is extremely clever and is hands down the best implementation of the material in football boots, ever.The 3-Stripes’ pioneering outlook has seen them remain at the forefront of boot design ever since founder Adi Dassler first started making footwear in the 1920s. 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. 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 could also be assumed that because the boot fits so tight in general, adidas might have believed that it didn’t need as much lockdown to be added with the laces.FG football boots in Solar Yellow/Core Black/Team Royal Blue, featuring an all-new Speedframe soleplate with a carbon fibre insert for next-level speed and acceleration. You will always be aware that you are wearing a speed boot with a synthetic upper, but this also means that there is nothing in the way of you and the ball. SG football boots in Solar Yellow/Core Black/Team Royal Blue, featuring an all-new Speedframe soleplate with a carbon fibre insert for next-level speed and acceleration. 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.

The X Ghosted’s raised forefoot allows for immediate acceleration from a standing start, combining with a springy Carbitex carbon fibre insert in the soleplate and a new, optimised stud pattern to propel you forwards, generating maximum speed in the blink of an eye.The "Ghosted" name is inspired by the boots' lightweight design and low-profile silhouette, The boots also have a unique design that sets them apart from traditional football boots, making them popular among players who want to stand out on the pitch. The smooth FLUROSKIN upper this also means that dribbling in the X Ghosted has zero distractions and the ball glides on your foot while running at speed. From longstanding leather classics like the World Cup and Copa Mundial to more modern innovations like the all-conquering Predator, their boots are always built to combine comfort and performance. Their sprint spike-style raised forefoot and springy carbon-fibre insert combine for explosive propulsion. Some of the world’s fastest players have worn the X, from prime Gareth Bale to icons such as Mo Salah and Son Heung-min and next-gen superstars Gabriel Martinelli and Achraf Hakimi.