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Every now and again, an idea comes about that seems to work, yet some last minute decisions

Every now and again, an idea comes about that seems to work, yet some last minute decisions can shelve the produce boot altogether. This is the current case with the Adidas Nitrocharge 1.0 Kevlar, that was set for impending release and even made the pages of the current soccer.com catalog. It is not something that we see happen often and a of people have requested info on the issue. In truth, it is a brave move by Adidas that should be applauded. Soccer.com is without a doubt the largest retailer in the US and to force a recall after an initial announcement about the boot is a very tricky decision.

So what happened? Rumor has it, Adidas found a flaw prior to release and spent extensive time testing the boot again. The results were inconclusive and we can confirm from our sources that this in turn resulted in an official recall, shelving the boot right before market release. What we can’t confirm is the exact issue, but it is likely to be related to the Kevlar upper since that was the primary component that differentiated this edition of the Nitrocharge.??It is a shame since they had such a terrific look and the concept of creating a modern boot with Kevlar in the upper is intriguing.

Realistically, we are holding out hope that the issue is something Adidas can resolve and quickly, with a possible re-release set before the World Cup kicks off! If not, we can at least live off the glory of these images and wonder just what would have been.

What do you guys think of the design and were you excited by the concept of this boot?

Adidas have been pretty quiet with regards to the 11Pro SL lately. We have only seen a few colorways released, which is surprising as it has proven to be more attractive to fans than the 11Pro. This latest colorway has been released with a design to capture the “summer season vibe” and soothe the minds of weary consumers in need of a new look.

The?Running White/Chrome/Black comes together nicely to create a bright and tidy package, but adidas has thrown in a bit of neon yellow for color that makes it fall apart slightly. I personally think that this would look better with almost any other color rather than this particular shade of “electric urine” yellow but it adds a bright pop of color that Adidas was probably looking to capture. Other than the questionable color choice, the rest of the boot looks fantastic and the Chrome on the side gives it a very fashionable look.

The latest adidas 11Pro SL?colorway can currently be found at soccer.com.

The Boot and Tech

While the 11Pro may have lost some fans due to the change from K-leather to Taurus, the SL version has remained a K-leather lightweight boot. This is extremely odd as we usually see companies remove K-leather in order to drop the weight. The forefoot of the boot is leather, while the midfoot to heel is a super thin synthetic. A super light K-leather upper coupled with the sprint frame outsole make these bad boys top out at an impressive 6.4 oz.

[Also See: Adidas 11pro SL Review]

We also see the three stripe support saddle in the midfoot that helps increase stability, as well as a very thin layer of duracoat across the front of the boot to enhance durability. The whole package is pretty simple and sweet, but it makes for a very solid heritage/lightweight hybrid.