Back in 1994 adidas introduced the Predator – the world’s most celebrated football boot. 14 years, and 9 editions later, adidas has revealed two new special edition Predator PowerSwerve boots - the perfect Christmas present for any aspiring ‘David Beckhams’.
The Predator booots are famed for power, swerve and control, so think of the two new boots as ‘souped-up’ Predators, with a different performance attribute amplified in each one.
Predator ‘POWER’ Swerve
- Features an extra 10 grams of additional tungsten powder in the insole
- “With an extra 10g of Tungsten powder in the Power Pulse I can feel a lot more bang in my boot” – Steven Gerrard (Liverpool FC and England)
Predator Power ‘SWERVE’
- Features additional liquid rubber on the medial vamp
“You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to work out how to use the swerve zone. Just follow through the ball and let the liquid rubber ribs take care of the curve” – Anderson (Manchester United and Brazil)
The new boots feature Predator SMART foam on the strike zone to give extra power, swerve and control. In rigorous testing the boot was found to give 3% more force and 8% more swerve than its predecessor.
The foam also adapts and changes to suit the way you kick the ball so you get maximum velocity, or shock adsorption, depending on your needs.
The dynamic Power Pulse insole features 40g of ‘Tungsten’ powder – which shifts and spreads weight in the sole to where you need it, behind the exact place of impact with the ball to get total weight transfer.
Each boot comes with two insoles – a ‘power’ and a ‘lightweight’ version – so a simple swap allows you to customise your game.
The Predator PowerSwerve boot is the flagship product in the Predator range of football boots, clothing and accessories.
The adidas group of Predator players who will be wearing Power Swerve boots includes Steven Gerrard, David Beckham, Anderson, Michael Ballack, Micah Richards and Dirk Kuyt.
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The adidas Predator PS Swerve XTRX Soft Ground Football Boots cost £129.99 so they are by no means cheap but worth it if you have some money left over after Christmas!
For the boffins……..
+Predator® PowerSwerve Technology explained:
Exchangeable Dynamic Power PulseTM: Revolutionary Power PulseTM technology shifted the boot’s centre of gravity closer to the point of impact, allowing more powerful shots on goal. Now, with new Exchangeable Power PulseTM, players can experience the most powerful Predator® ever. Still, a simple swap of the boot’s Power PulseTM insole will turn the boot into the lightest Predator® ever.
Predator® SMART Foam: New patented SMART Foam adapts and changes to suit the way the way you kick the ball. The foam is 2.5mm thick and allows for more power, swerve and control and the new compound allows for better grip in wet and dry conditions.
Engineered Predator® technology: Low-profile Engineered Predator® elements have been integrated into the Power Zone on top of the forefoot for even more power behind every shot, while enhanced Predator® technology in the Swerve Zone allow the ultimate swerve and control that have made the Predator® the world’s most elite Football boot for over a decade.
X-Traxion®: Quick-change stud system for maximum pitch penetration and minimal stud pressure.
Split Outsole: Provides incredible lightweight stability for solid foot placement on any pitch and the extended forefoot plate improves bonding from the outsole to the upper
Minimalistic External Heel Counter: Smaller, lighter, extremely strong, the dual-compound heel counter reduces pressure on the Achilles tendon and provides safety, comfort and stability.
Leather Vamp: K leather for glove like fit and excellent ball feeling
A-symmetrical Loop Lacing: Offset lacing provides a larger, cleaner kicking surface to help eliminate missed shots and passes.
