Predator

adidas Predator is an iconic shoe. First produced in 1994 and used by players of the calibre of Zidane, Beckham and Del Piero, it is perhaps the most recognised shoe of all time.

In its 30-year history there have been many technological innovations, and 2024 in its 30th anniversary year has brought great novelties to this shoe but also a return to the past and to the iconicity of this model.

The new Predator 24, the latest member of the Predator franchise, is in fact a tribute to the shoe that started it all three decades ago. The nostalgia of the 90s combines with the relentless performance of today to create the shoe for a new generation of scorers.

The inspiration behind this shoe is clear, as it fuses the aesthetic DNA of Predator Original with the lightweight design features of Predstrike and Predator 30. This model features the famous black, white and red colour scheme, made even bolder and complemented by a vibrant yellow ribbon to proudly declare its role as a shoe in its own right.   

Tied to this beautifully simplistic design, the silhouette is available in three versions that offer a combination of design features to suit various price points: lace-up (L -Lace), laceless (LL - Laceless) and a classic lace-up variant with a fold-over tongue (FT - Foldover Tongue) for those seeking a purely nostalgic look.

Key design features include:

- The lightweight CONTROLFRAME 2.0 outsole and heel structure optimise traction for dynamic movement and stability when hitting the ball

- The HYBRIDTOUCH 2.0 upper offers a contoured fit and cushioning in key contact areas for comfort and soft touch on the ball.

- STRIKESKIN rubber lugs are strategically placed in the impact zones to promote grip on the ball and precision shooting.

- The PRIMEKNIT STRETCHABLE LACELESS COLLAR allows for easy entry and secure locking.

- The LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN, with the game getting faster and faster and reactivity to the movements of the game becoming more and more important, makes the Predator 24 join the Predstrike limited version as the lightest shoe in the franchise to date. In particular, the Laceless Elite version weighs just 195g in size 8.5.

You will find it in FG, SG and AG variants for different types of terrain.

Finally, a brief note on price points: adidas Football offers the professional shoes as Elite and Pro and the more entry-level League and Club. There is also the super exclusive FT (foldover tongue) model with the folding tongue that you can only find at The Pitch. The technological differences between the entry-level and professional groups are significant. 

The adidas Predator Elite FT are the shoes worn by Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Trent Alexarnder-Arnold (Liverpool), Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli) and many others.

The adidas Predator Elite L are the shoes worn by Julian Alvarez (Manchester City), David Alaba (Real Madrid), Marco Asensio (Paris Saint-Germain), Ciro Immobile (SS Lazio), Loftus-Cheek (AC Milan), Jonathan David (Lille) while the adidas Predator Elite LL are worn by Pedri (FC Barcelona), Gabriel Jesus, Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) and, in Serie A, by Paulo Dybala, Bryan Cristante, Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma), Federico Dimarco, Matteo Darmian (FC Inter), Mattia Zaccagni (SS Lazio) and many others.