Adidas’ New Predators Get a Bright Red Paint Job

Following the massive success of the Predator 24 boot from Adidas (you can check out our review here), Adidas recently released the Predator 25 — a revamped version of the iconic Predator with some tweaks from last year’s model.

The launch colourway of the new Predators featured a white base with black stripes and red accents on the upper and foldable tongue. The second colourway pack has now dropped, featuring a predominantly red design with white punctuations through the Adidas stripes.

The design further leans into its past with an unmistakable nod to the Predator Accelerator (1998), with wavy black lines that weave through the brand’s three stripes, which are now found on both the medial and lateral sides of the boot. The boot’s aesthetic is finished with the new ‘Predator’ branding, which is displayed on the side of the heel and on the tongue.

In terms of design and features, the new Predators piggyback off the improvements brought about through this year’s Predator 24 model, and add some subtle changes.

Firstly, the rubberised grip elements on the upper have been adjusted a bit for a better touch on the ball, adding some rubber fins on the forefoot area. Secondly, the silhouette of the boot itself has been redesigned to be a bit more streamlined.

As for the soleplate, there haven’t been any changes there, with the same triangular stud shape and construction as the Predator 24 making another appearance. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Regarding the AG version (artificial ground), Adidas has made some changes here too. Instead of the previous AG stud pattern, the Predator 25 (which we’ll be calling it for now) features a stud pattern that football boot aficionados will recognise: the soleplate of another Adidas boot, the AG version of the F50.

As per usual, the Adidas Predator 25 comes in a few variations and takedown models, which are listed below:

• Adidas Predator Elite Laceless — R5,499
• Adidas Predator Elite FT (foldover tongue) —R5,999
• Adidas Predator Elite — R5,499
• Adidas Predator League FT — R1,899