Cavan Sullivan Fronts adidas’ Upcoming Project R.A.P. Release

adidas’ futuristic Project R.A.P. football boot appears to be heading to retail, with SOCCER.COM teasing an upcoming exclusive release chosen by Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan.

Short for Radical Athlete Perception, Project R.A.P. was introduced by adidas earlier this year as an experimental platform built around additive manufacturing. Rather than relying on traditional cut-and-sew construction, the football boot uses a 3D-printed structure designed to deliver a more individualized fit and targeted support based on athlete feedback, testing and performance data.

Sullivan has been one of the key faces of the project. He became the first player to wear the 3D-printed Project R.A.P. boot in a professional match earlier this year, bringing the technology onto an MLS pitch after adidas had previously tested the concept with players including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ademola Lookman.

The latest version takes on a clean white and black finish, with a ribbed, lattice-like upper paired with black Three Stripes and black laces. Small United States, Germany and Bangladesh flags appear along the lateral side, adding a personal element to Sullivan’s pair.

Underfoot, the boot continues the experimental construction with an iridescent plate running through the center and individually positioned studs surrounding it. The upper’s printed structure also varies in density across different areas of the foot, reflecting Project R.A.P.’s focus on tuning fit and support through additive manufacturing.

Earlier in the year, adidas described the football boot as a live innovation concept and said consumer availability would be announced at a later date. Now, SOCCER.COM says Project R.A.P. is “coming soon” and will be available exclusively through the retailer, with Sullivan selecting the upcoming version.

A release date and retail price have not yet been announced.

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