Adidas Predator X
The new predator is here! Now in its 10th installment, the predator is one of adidas’ defining and most iconic products. Since its introduction in 1994 it has been the boot of choice for some of the world’s best football players. One of these players was legend Zinedine Zidane, who has played a part in the development of the new Predator X.
The new boot is constructed from TAURUS calf skin leather, a move away from the K (Kangaroo) leather traditionally used on predators. Adidas have employed an asymmetrical lace system to increase the size of the strike zone, into which a large rubber-silicon predator element with a high coefficient of friction is integrated in order to improve control of the ball.
Powerspine technology, as previously seen in adidas goalkeeper gloves (fingersave) has been used in the sole of the boot, replacing the Powerpulse system. Essentially the Powerspine is an structure which can only flex in one direction. This means that in general movement such as running where the foot requires flexibility the structure can bend, but when going the other way as during a shot, the elements of the Powerspine structure lock together, increasing the overall stiffness and therefore the energy transfer to the ball for more shot power.
Following the launch of the boot on Monday, this weekend will see the debut of the boots in the Premier league by key adidas players. They are due to go on general sale mid November and are available to pre-order now with an RRP of around £135.
