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Laceless Soccer Cleats

These Specially Designed Cleats Allow for Better Ball Control

— January 20, 2016 — Fashion
'ACE 16+ PureControl FG' by Adidas is a pair of laceless soccer cleats that promises better ball control and "rock-solid stability at high speeds." For professional athletes and amateurs who want to up their game, these cleats could make a world of difference.

ACE 16+ PureControl FG is a pair of sleek soccer cleats that features a unique design. Unlike other cleats, the shoes are made without laces. Instead, the company uses a thermoplastic polyurethane cage to secure the shoe. This design means there is no wear-in time required because the shoes will instantly mold to the shape of your foot. The design also allows for better ball control because there are no edges or overlays that get between you and the ball. As a result, the shoes allow players to up their game and look good while doing so.
Trend Themes
1. Laceless Soccer Cleats - Laceless soccer cleats with better ball control and stability offer a disruptive opportunity to improve performance.
2. Thermoplastic Polyurethane Technology - Innovative thermoplastic polyurethane cage in sportswear opens up disruptive opportunities for improved shoe design and customization.
3. Instant Mold Technology - Instant mold technology in soccer cleats presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for comfortable and personalized footwear.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Performance Gear - The sports performance gear industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating laceless cleats with enhanced ball control into their product lines.
2. Footwear Manufacturing - Footwear manufacturers can explore disruptive innovations by applying thermoplastic polyurethane technology to improve shoe design and customization.
3. Athletic Training and Rehabilitation - The athletic training and rehabilitation industry can embrace the disruptive opportunity of laceless soccer cleats with instant mold technology to enhance player performance and rehabilitation processes.
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