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All-Black adidas Football Boot Prototypes Spotted on Marcelo, Calvert-Lewin, and More

When football boot brands prepare new models or updates, they often send all-black prototypes to a select group of players for testing. Recently, several h

By The Boot Room Editorial Team · Jul 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Marcelo, Calvert-Lewin and other players in black boots

When football boot brands prepare new models or updates, they often send all-black prototypes to a select group of players for testing. Recently, several high-profile players have been seen wearing blacked-out adidas boots, hinting at a potential redesign of the existing X Ghosted range. This article examines the visual clues from the latest sightings.

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The number of players spotted in all-black adidas boots suggests that the German brand has a new or significantly revised model in development.

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Real Madrid left-back Marcelo was seen wearing black boots that closely resemble the current adidas X Ghosted, but with subtle changes to the upper. The exact nature of the alteration is difficult to distinguish from images, but it appears to signal a redesign of the ultra-thin material used on the existing boot.

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During the Everton versus Arsenal match, striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin wore an all-black version. The upper appeared slightly more textured than the current model, with certain details visible on the sides. The outsole looked identical to that of the current X boots.

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Japan international Takumi Minamino was also seen in what seems to be the same prototype, but with even clearer detail. The upper texture differs noticeably from the current version, and the fit looks considerably tighter. Bayer Leverkusen youngster Florian Wirtz was photographed wearing an identical all-black prototype.

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In summary, the all-black adidas boots worn by Marcelo, Calvert-Lewin, Minamino, and Wirtz point to a new model that features a redesigned upper – slightly tighter and more minimalist than the current X Ghosted. The outsole appears unchanged or very similar to the existing X range. Further details will likely emerge as more players test the prototype.

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