Going into this review I kept telling myself to alter my expectations because I almost always review high quality leather boots and going to a synthetic speed boot will be a different experience and require different expectations. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

Finished in Germany’ as shown on label, this means this pair were created specially for a premier league footballer, playing at the top level. 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. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.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. 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. Many players will be pleased to hear this as there are surprisingly not a lot of boots on the market like this. And depending on your country, we offer a cheaper alternative using Spanish National Post, that may take from 2-5 weeks normally. 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.

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. 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.The upper does mean that it can feel a little bit firm during your first few sessions with the boots, but it won’t really bother you much after that. Given that the X Ghosted has a thin, synthetic upper it does mean you get a super thin and close to the ball touch. Read more about the condition New with box: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in its original packaging (such as the original box or bag) and/or with the original tags attached.

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. 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.It’s hard to justify what choice is best because at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference.

The FLUROSKIN upper isn’t super stiff or anything and many people could rightly point out that since I test mostly leather boots, I have a bias. Speedskin upper Lightweight, sustainable Primeknit upper, so the weight of the boot is reduced while helping the environment. It features a lightweight construction and a low-cut design for improved mobility and a close feel to the ball. At the very least, adidas have given themselves a chance to do so and hopefully we will see them turn the X Ghosted into a world beater. Then again, given that the X Ghosted+ was mostly likely designed first, it might have been just an afterthought.

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. 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 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. The soleplate is already at that level, hopefully the rest of the boot will be in future releases as well.