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New year, new boots, and that’s certainly the case with the brand new adidas Predator Year of the Snake. Celebrating the Chinese New Year, adidas have released this special edition Predator boot that is inspired by Chinese culture.
Tech wise there’s no difference between this boot and the Predator that dropped in adidas’ Pure Victory though the aesthetic of the designs are drastically different. The Predator delivers power, accuracy and swerve all built on top of a lightweight design for ultimate manoeuvrability.
adidas Predator Elite Tongue x Year of the Snake FG
Celebrate Chinese New Year with goals wearing adidas Predator Elite Tongue x Year of the Snake FG football boots in Lucid Red/Gold Met/Black. A luxurious special edition with a reptilian look, they’re lavished in traditional colours representing fortune and prosperity. Snake graphics on the insole and heel show your deadly intent.
To score more, you have to want more. One is never enough. Upgraded with an improved HybridTouch upper, the latest Predator feeds your hunger for goals, delivering the performance you need to strike at will.
It’s a hattrick of tweaks. The refined structure of the Strikeskin rubber fins gives more purchase on the ball for even greater precision and swerve. The tongue is slightly larger for a more integrated fit and feel. And the touch grooves are more pronounced, granting superior responsiveness and control as you tee up another shot on goal.
HybridTouch is adi’s next-gen synthetic suede and foil combo, engineered for lightweight comfort and support so you can play your natural game – which means slotting for fun, of course.
Underfoot, the ControlFrame 2.0 soleplate returns with its match-winning mix of agility, speed, and stability thanks to multidirectional traction and an ergonomic external heel counter.
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Predator
There have been many different models of the Pred over the years, some similar to one another, others wildly different. The core concept, though, has remained the same throughout the decades: the Predator allows you to strike the ball better, in every respect.
That idea goes all the way back to the original Predator. Dubbed “100% legal, 0% fair” in its initial ad campaign – a nod to the boot’s rubber forefoot fins and the unreasonable advantages they gave for generating power and swerve – the ’94 OG Pred was a true gamechanger in boot design and a precursor for much of the technology we see on boots today.
From the Accelerator and Mania back in the day to the Mutator, Edge, and Accuracy of recent years, the Predator’s combination of a sturdy, supportive feel, comfortable fit, and, of course, its excellent passing and shooting capabilities, has made it a favourite with players across the globe. In short, if you want to control the game like Beckham, Zidane, Gerrard, Del Piero, Pogba, Bellingham, and many more, the Pred is the natural choice.
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Many of the best players in the history of the game have trusted adidas football boots to help them reach their full potential, including Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and the one and only Lionel Messi.
The 3-Stripes’ pioneering outlook has seen them remain at the forefront of boot design ever since founder Adi Dassler first started making footwear in the 1920s.
From longstanding leather classics like the World Cup and Copa Mundial to more modern innovations like the all-conquering Predator, their boots are always built to combine comfort and performance.
The adidas range includes the F50 for speed, the Predator for control, and the Copa for touch. Whichever boot suits your style, whether you like to lace up or go laceless, you’ll find options available for every type of surface and every level of play.
Features
• Chinese New Year special-edition colourway
• Graphics and details celebrate Year of the Snake
• “Year of the Snake” at inside tongue and tongue strap
• Snakeskin-effect upper and soleplate
• Snake graphics at heel and insole
• Predator range endorsed by Jude Bellingham, Alessia Russo, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Gabriel Jesus, and Katie Zelem
• Regular fit
• Lace closure
• HybridTouch upper with Strikeskin grip elements
• Foldover tongue with strap
• adidas Primeknit collar
• ControlFrame 2.0 soleplate
• Made in part with recycled materials
• Firm ground football boots
• Please note: The chrome finish on the bottom of this boot will wear off during play but will not affect the performance of the product
Additional Information
- Quick Ref: 1026209
- Man. Ref: IH0958
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Ground Type Guide
Selecting the correct sole plate for the surface you are playing on is crucial, not only for the performance and longevity of your football boots, but also to avoid the risk of injury.
Using an outsole that isn't designed specifically for the surface on which you are playing may cause premature wear and/or damage that will not be deemed as a fault of manufacture and will prevent the retailer accepting them for a refund or exchange.
Firm Ground
Boots with Firm Ground soleplates are only to be used on natural, short-grass surfaces that are firm underfoot but may be slightly wet. Designed specifically for this playing surface, they offer acceleration, comfort, and enhanced traction, dispersing stud pressure evenly across the foot. FG soleplates are fixed (not removable) and are used worldwide; wetter countries tend to use them spring to autumn. FG boots are not to be used on artificial ground (AG) surfaces as the construction is not designed for the extra friction. Using FG boots on AG surfaces will invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.
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