The Enlightened from adidas are intended to capture light exposure from floodlights and help to stun the opposition. Whatever about the latter, the former is definitely true.
In a move towards a more traditional boot, the fancy footwear contains “innovative reflective technology” on the laces and three stripe logo and will be sported by the likes Mesut Ozil and Gareth Bale in the Champions League tonight and a whole host of adidas ambassadors have been wearing them in training all week.
Eagle-eyed viewers of the Premier League on Sunday may have noticed that Spurs striker Roberto Soldado gave fans a sneak preview on Sunday and they seemed to do the trick as he bagged his first goal from play in the top flight.
The new boots are certainly a far cry from Ronaldo’s Galaxy boots and should prove every bit as successful.
Here is a video of the hi-vis boots in action.
Well folks, yay or nay?
