The Sleek Adidas Black Pack Boot Collection

The Sleek Adidas Black Pack Boot Collection

The Sleek Adidas Black Pack Boot Collection

At last. Having cluttered the bench, pitch and locker room with an array of offensive neons and animal print disasters, Adidas has finally seen sense. 

Part of the (overtly silly) #THEREWILLBEHATERS line up, the Black Pack reworks four of Adidas' boots with a touch of Renaissance flair.

The adizero F50 (£170) features a Fleur de Lisse design on its slight 185g build, while the Predator Instinct (£170) sports a Tudor Rose on its control-enhancing rubber grip upper.

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The Nitrocharge (£155) is of the cleanest designs, with an intricate embroidery pattern sneaking into the heel, while 11Pro (£130) features a details apparently inspired by the elite Janissary warriors of the Ottoman empire.

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Currently available from Pro-Direct, we advise you not to put in any medieval tackles while wearing these - they don't build shin armour like they used to. 

(Images: Adidas)

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