adidas Y-3 Brings High-Speed Cleat Innovation to US Football

Following the recent unveiling of the Anthony Edwards 1 Football Cleat pack, adidas US Football is continuing to expand its gridiron lineup with a new performance-focused collaboration alongside Y-3. Set to release in 2026, the Y-3 x adidas US Football Cleat Collection brings Yohji Yamamoto’s design language into the speed-driven world of American football.

Leading the range is the adidas Y-3 STRUNG 40, a purpose-built cleat engineered specifically for explosive acceleration. Designed with the NFL Combine’s 40-yard dash in mind, the model utilizes adidas’ STRUNG upper technology to precisely map support and flexibility where speed athletes need it most. The lightweight build and aggressive plate tooling are aimed squarely at straight-line burst, reinforcing the shoe’s focus on measurable performance.

Also arriving as part of the collection is the ADIZERO ELECTRIC II “Y-3 Beast” pack, which draws from one of adidas’ most recognizable archive concepts. Originally rooted in football (soccer) lore, the “Beast” theme has been reinterpreted for the gridiron, featuring four animal-inspired colorways: Grey “The Wolf,” Yellow “The Tiger,” Blue “The Dragon,” and Red “The Eagle.” Each pair combines expressive graphic uppers with adidas’ proven ADIZERO ELECTRIC II tooling, built for speed and responsiveness.

Together, the Y-3 STRUNG 40 and ADIZERO ELECTRIC II “Y-3 Beast” cleats represent adidas’ continued push to blur the lines between performance innovation and elevated design. With the Anthony Edwards 1 cleat pack setting the stage, this Y-3 collaboration further signals adidas US Football’s intent to make 2026 a defining year for speed-focused footwear on the gridiron.

The Y-3 x adidas US Football Cleat Collection is expected to release in 2026.

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