All-New Adidas X 16+ PureChaos Euro 2016 Boots Leaked

The all-new Adidas X 16+ PureChaos football boots introduce a bold and flashy design, set to be debuted in the Champions League final on May 28. Based on new info, the almost laceless Adidas X cleats are likely to be known as 'PureChaos' in the end, although 'PureSpeed' is also being used in some sources.

It's expected that a few high-profile players who are currently sporting the Adidas X 15.1, such as Gareth Bale, Thomas Müller and Luis Suárez, will switch to the totally new Adidas X 16+ PureChaos boots.

ADIDAS X 16+ PURECHAOS - SILVER METALLIC / SOLAR RED / CORE BLACK

In line with the other boots from Adidas' Copa America and Euro collection, the first-ever Adidas X PureChaos cleats are predominantly silver, in this case combined with splashes of red. Similar to the Adidas Ace PureControl boots, the sole plate of the new Adidas X 16+ PureChaos football boots boasts a metallic finish.

A large Adidas Performance logo is placed on the instep of the Adidas X 16+ PureChaos cleats, while the sockliner and laces are offset in striking Solar Red.

In order to offer a larger, cleaner striking surface compared to the regular Adidas X 16.1 cleats, the Adidas X 16+ PureChaos boots hide most of the lacing below the upper, with only the part at the very top being visible. This way, the Adidas X 16+ PureSpeed boot combines the distraction-free construction of the Adidas Ace PureControl with the ability to tighten the fit if necessary.

Other than that, the upper of the Adidas X PureSpeed boots is similar to the regular 16.1, while the sole plate and stud configuration are identical. It also includes Adidas' NSG (Non-Stop Grip) tech for improved performance under all conditions. The next-gen Adidas X PureChaos 2016-17 Boots feature an external heel counter for added protection and have a traditional stud configuration with four studs in the heel area and seven studs in the forefoot area.


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Black / Red Next-Gen Adidas Ace 2017 Boots Leaked

Adidas will launch a welcomed, Predator-inspired effort as one of the first colorways for the next-gen Adidas Ace 2017 football boots. The first-ever Adidas Ace 17 soccer cleat will be available from early December 2016, less than a year after the drop of the previous generation.

The new Adidas Ace 2017 soccer boots will be released in a color-blocking, red-and-black design, complete with white Adidas stripes. Barely hiding the underlying inspiration, they more or less closely resemble what one would expect a modern Predator to look like.

Tech-wise, the third-generation Adidas Ace 17 soccer cleats make the heightened collar the default look, across all takedown models. The whole construction of the Ace 17.1 is akin to the laceless Adidas Ace 16+ PureControl cleats; it doesn't include a traditional tongue and the laces are only added through an array of loops along the top of the shoes.

In terms of material, the Adidas Ace 2016 football boots appear to feature a knitted upper, overlaid with a synthetic layer for improved durability. A honeycomb-like shape pattern, popular amongst football boot producers lately, is applied to the upper in order to offer better ball control.

The new Adidas Ace 2017 football boots also introduce a new, albeit heavily influenced by their predecessor, sole plate. It features eleven conical studs, split between four at the rear and seven at the front. All in all, a very traditional alignment. Additionally, the sole plate of the new Adidas Ace 17 soccer cleats retains an arch in the center for increased stability. The biggest change, however, is the removal of the external heel counter present on both the 2015 and 2016 Adidas Ace boots.

As the general direction taken by the new Adidas Ace 17.1 makes it very similar to the Ace 16+ Primeknit, it looks like Adidas won't release a Primeknit variant of the 2017 rendition of the Ace. According to our sources, there will however still be a "PureControl" version, presumably without laces, of the next Adidas Ace 2017.

What are your thoughts on this traditional Adidas Ace 17 colorway, one of the first-ever drops of the third generation of the Adidas Ace? Let us know in the comments below.