Freak Ultra 22 is the 2022 iteration of the pinnacle model in the Freak franchise. Sold at $180, Freak Ultra 22 is aimed at elite professional, collegiate and varsity high school athletes. Freak Ultra 22 was the first truly laceless football cleat with an innovative lockdown system within a primeknit upper and hotmelt vamp. Inspired by comic books, the upper design features a graphical “pow” and halftones.
Production Time: 18 months
Color + Materials: Charlie Kirihara
Footwear Design: Aric Armon
Graphic Design: Brett Superstar
Product Management: Chris Williams, Christian Laursen
Product Development: Mike Carriero
Photos: adidas