adidas Predator X
This is the tenth incarnation of adidas' game changing Predator. The Predator X was created for the leaders on the field; powerful players like Benzema, Gerrard, Van Persie and Beckham. Every single element is designed to improve performance.
What do you think of the newest edition of the adidas Predator? This is the place to talk about the new technologies and colors!




Comments
I kant wait to c what they look like. i have had predators since i was 8 and i hav always luved them they r awesome.i kant wait to see what the new 1s look like. i am gonna get them as soon as they come out i hav already pre-ordered them.......................... .........they r gonna b so kool
Posted by: jacob | October 23, 2009 02:39 PM
STEP BACK. this boots/cleats took a step back they look like the old predators well ui dont really like the look of them, and if your wondering yea ive seen the picture to it its been leaked in this one website.
Posted by: rafael vazquez | October 23, 2009 02:40 PM
amazing
Posted by: Anonymous | October 23, 2009 02:41 PM
they are ok. they are on like 3 diff sites and theres nothing too special abouit them
Posted by: austin | October 23, 2009 08:17 PM
What site did you find those pictures on? i want to see what they look like before i pre-order them.
Posted by: Cole | October 24, 2009 12:37 AM
These shoes are amazing they have a good look and they are very high tech for futbol boots
Posted by: Arnoldo | October 24, 2009 07:15 PM
im really excited about these cleats. ive always had preds it seems like and they have outperformed any other shoe. i hope these really are waterproof cause i play in alaska and its really worth it-i was thinking about the ua dominate but this is better
Posted by: levi | October 24, 2009 07:23 PM
Quality!!!
Posted by: T. Scott | October 26, 2009 10:47 AM
Concerned about the lacing structure on the boot...... I've had predators with similar fabric style loops and after a while they all gave out.... The boot still had life in it but there was no longer any way of strapping it up unless u punched holes in the leather.... the vapor has holes and it holds up very well..... Still don't understand why adidas doesn't make that little adjustment
Posted by: scooby | October 26, 2009 12:53 PM
They look good but not as great as the one before
Posted by: Gabriel J. | October 26, 2009 02:52 PM
The look a bit like American football boots but they are very high tech and I would wear them. I also like that they got rid of the tongue on the Predator, it only got in the way, and most people cut it off anyways.
Posted by: JO24 | October 26, 2009 05:17 PM
SUPER UGLY!!!!!
Posted by: lou | October 26, 2009 06:57 PM
They have officially destroyed the look of the predator!
where is the tongue?? the tongue is what made the predators so damn awesome! the bottom has lost its spice! ugh!
im sure others agree with me? i have owned almost every predator made and i am not buying these! sorry adidas! i know i will not make a difference in your profit but you have just lost a costumer!
Posted by: Bernie | October 27, 2009 12:41 AM
Another great - and classic, boot by adidas!
Wonderful design. Simple - not as much as the adipure, but definitely classy.
Only adidas - only.
Posted by: Brian | October 27, 2009 01:04 AM
Looks like adipure II with some flare add to it...
Posted by: peter | October 27, 2009 04:04 AM
Terrible...these might've looked good in 1990, but not 2009/10. I have owned every pair of predators, but I won't buy these. When I saw all the leaked pics of these on youtube and various soccer websites I was hoping they weren't the real thing...no such luck.
Posted by: Matt | October 27, 2009 08:43 AM
I like them. They have changed what I didn't like about them. I hope the heal fits better as I did't like that my heal always slips up and down. I also didn't like how the swerve bar always bothered my big toe. Nice to see it have a copa front area.
Posted by: RIC | October 27, 2009 11:50 AM
what they were thinking!!!! when they desing this ugly boots,,, i used predrator since 1996. and i don't gonna buy this uglys shoes.. i'll for puma v1.10. and i hope to see the predator for 2112. and adidas peaple keep working hard for 2112.. and give us something better
Posted by: mihuler... | October 27, 2009 02:26 PM
I like the fact that they seem to have gotten rid of kangaroo leather, it seemed impossible to make a durable boot with it. Now they are using calf leather which hopefully is as soft as they say it is - I have a feeling they aren't lying.
Posted by: Manu | October 27, 2009 03:45 PM
I think it was kind of dumd of adidas to come out with a new version of the one of the mast popular boots they ever produced. I have the last model of the predator and i love it. No matter how good the boot is i think that they should have waited to releast this one in order to get the full marketing potential out of the last one. I am probably going to buy a pair now because i always have at least one pair of predators but Im still going to use the last model.
Posted by: Quinn Milligan | October 27, 2009 05:05 PM
dissapionting..these arent predators..wheres the tongue? wheres the powerpulse?? These are simply a combination of adipures and Nike T90's
Posted by: Blake | October 27, 2009 05:06 PM
Everybody's got their own style opinions & that's cool - but if all you have to say is "UGLY!" then you're wasting our time & you're missin the whole point of having Predators. if you ask me, Predators have also been about performance more than style & they've improved perfromance this time around for real - no gimmicks like the tungsten inserts of the powerswerve. These are more durable with a better fit and striking area. Do you care about playing the game or looking pretty for your boyfriends??
Posted by: T bone | October 27, 2009 05:40 PM
they are great cleats i tried them on at a soccer stor near me and they feel and look great, much better then they do online 10/10 adidas!
Posted by: sc2 | October 27, 2009 07:03 PM
Hey Tbone the tungsten inserts were far from gimmicks..they allowed you to get under the ball and play around with it..and yea im sure they are great when it comes to performance..predators always are...but you can still put at least some effort into the design..these lok like they drew them up in 15 minutes
Posted by: Blake | October 27, 2009 07:15 PM
Ive had predators for the last 2 years and i want to know if the boot has changed in the way it fits at all.
Posted by: w | October 27, 2009 08:26 PM
pues estan bien perrones kien me regala unos pa mi cumpleaños??
Posted by: luis | October 27, 2009 08:47 PM
I've been wearing predators for several years and this is a poor model! The two generations before were much more clean in their style. This edition has too much going on. Also, they came out much too soon after the climacools
Posted by: ????? | October 29, 2009 10:53 PM
The shoe is great, its structure is wonderful. It bends like a foot without shoes to where you can bend it a lot more. I am going to the US Club Nike id2 regional training camp in Frisco, TX. So I now have some Mercurials stay nike but i tried them on, there nice. But after the camp i might swith to these, idk yet. you should look up the camp its big. Its like adidas esp for younger ages.
Posted by: person | October 30, 2009 01:45 PM
The shoe looks wierd at first, but get to it in person and its much better. And the shoe is what counts and its amazing.
Posted by: person | October 30, 2009 01:48 PM
All addidas did was just combine the looks of the adipures, vapor studs in the back, a very little bit of the old predators, and a tad bit of the shape of the f50is. I wouldnt buy calf leather for 220 dollars..... i think the predators are slipping from the main stream
Posted by: Erik | October 30, 2009 04:13 PM
I'm sure the quality of the boot is going to be top of the line as always but FINALLY, Adidas has come to their senses and got rid of that obnoxiously big tongue flap that has terrorized all of their boots in recent years.
Posted by: Randy | October 30, 2009 04:19 PM
kind of ugly
Posted by: Mani | October 31, 2009 12:54 AM
I think these look a lot like the new T90 Laser 3s.
Posted by: John | November 2, 2009 04:14 PM
I have worn 'Predators" for the last 6 to 7 years & they're the most comfortable & best designed football boots i have ever worn. & i must say that i'm pretty impressed with the appearance of this latest addition to the family! I can't wait to experience wearing one of these now especially after seeing the boss Zidane's add for it...who the hell is nike anyway?
Posted by: Sheldon | November 2, 2009 09:13 PM
Hey, you can all have your own opinions but I dont know how anyone could think this was ugly-its just so sweet! i agree with everyone who didnt like the lace covers on the old preds, it was a sweet boot but sort of a little complicated and the new one is the kind of boot that you can just lace into and play in, if you know what I mean.I say way to go tbone give it to 'em. o and its kind of stupid to write performance reviews if you dont own the boots.
Posted by: levi | November 3, 2009 01:38 PM
awh there class.. and if anyone says different there not wise. ive never had predators but ive always worn adidas i dont like fancy colours in boots i dont want to look like ronaldo id rather play like roy keane a good tough footballer.
Posted by: aaron | November 3, 2009 05:14 PM
They are great. I just got them today and i had thought they looked ugly but once u see them in person your not gonna want any other boot.The fitting is great!! it has the opti-fit feels like a bare foot feeling to it but still secure.. if u get any other boot, you will regret it! I Guarantee You..
Posted by: Jason | November 3, 2009 10:36 PM
please tell me that you haven't forgotten women's sizes with theses new boots...i wil buy my son a pair for spring club play (11.5),however my daughter (wears size 6.5 womens/5-5.5kids) plays div 1(adidas school/UMBC) and has real problems finding a great fit in your offerings. also please start to get more serious with the development of quality turf shoes in smaller sizes.
Posted by: SMITH PURDUM | November 4, 2009 09:28 AM
I just got mine yesterday, they feel great. noticed a bit more power on my kicks and better touch. i really liked the design but after i saw them at the store i liked them even more... picked them up right away.
Posted by: roque martinez | November 4, 2009 07:00 PM
Do these new pred's have the powerpulse in the bottom or not? I've had the real predators for the last 4 years and have loved them, I'm not loving these so far though, they don't have the tounge, idk if they have the powerpulse, and they're just kinda ugly.... Does anyone know if they have the powerpulse cuz if not i'm going to T90's.
Posted by: Luke | November 4, 2009 09:14 PM
I like the old ones with the tongs not liking the new look..
Posted by: EJE | November 7, 2009 07:57 PM
I am wondering if the insoles of these cleats are like the last ones, and have the extra sand or whatever it might be. i have feet problems and need to be able to put my own in. if you know the answer please comment back
Posted by: ben | November 9, 2009 09:41 PM
i find it really funny. because SOOO MANYYY people thought that the vapor v's were ugly too, but look, everyones hype and posting youtube vids opening the superflys. sure i have my fair share of flashy vapors, but i think that this boot is purely for performance. stop saying theyre ugly and get over it. THESE BOOTS WILL BE A HIT! this might be the boot that draws me back to adidas!
bravo adidas
Posted by: matt | November 9, 2009 10:14 PM
They feel great!!! The ability to strike the ball with them feel great!!!!!!!! Quality!!!
Posted by: Trevor Scott | November 10, 2009 08:23 AM
copa mundial's are much better .!
Posted by: jordan | November 10, 2009 06:27 PM
I've been wearing predators since PULSE 2, and i think d power swerve is better. This kinda looks like a combination of adipure 2 and predator pulse 2, and they are quite heavy. I'm not impressed wit d X. I think adidas just lost one more customer... Off to superfly.
Posted by: Chika | November 11, 2009 08:01 AM
When will adidas begin to really make speed boots ? The F50i TUNiT is as heavy as d power swerve.
Posted by: Chika | November 11, 2009 08:10 AM
Hey chica, your oppinion is great and all but "speed" boots are overated. I seem to remember that players are fast, not because the have light boots but because they were born that way-or run till they are. one of the fastest players I know is currently wearing T90 lasers -11.6 ounces- anyway, many of the fanatic superfly wearers say it only makes you faster for a few practices, then you are slower in heavier cleats. I play attacking midfield and coordinate the attack from the center. but I do play through balls every once in a while, and I've scored every time yet(almost).Just cool it, this cleat rocks!
Posted by: levi (samba) | November 11, 2009 10:19 PM
when i first saw these, ugly was most definatly the word that came to mind. But theyve grown on me... and now i cant wait to own a pair.
Posted by: CJ | December 1, 2009 12:51 AM
I will be buying the shoes. I don't know exactly when whenever I get the money. Got to work ya know. Anyways, despite the fact that I agree with the masses of disappointed Adidas customers that these are definitely the most ugliest pairs of Predators I've ever seen (other then the first version of Predators), I actually think that the Predators have improved a bit. No tongue! Finally! I am not going to lie I actually had a little trouble on my punts, goal kicks, and shots with the tongue on there. Second of all finally they put some more reinforcement on the chassis of the cleat! Great way to acquire more power and it obviously worked! Third is the new OptiFit system in the boot! This is great for me because I had a little trouble getting my previous Predators to fit correctly (more snug). I finally found a way but it took me a while and a little experimenting. (That's a little whining because I'm slowly running out of complaints of the previous Predators.) Fourth and the last thing that I like about the new version of the Predator is the new Predator system. I think they reengineered it to be more effective and placed more of it on the boot for maximum friction with the ball at contact. Overall I think the new Predator is the best so far and is a great addition to the Adidas family tree of Predators. All I ask for is, "Adidas, please come out with some new colors!" Oh and if you don't believe me that these don't add maybe even a little extra power to your shots go look up 7mlc on youTube and watch winter kicks and his other free kick videos!
Posted by: Phillippe | December 5, 2009 11:31 PM
Just played my first game with them and I'm very impressed. Size and shape were similar to the previous predators I own but the surface contact with my foot was noticabley improved. Also the powerspine did produce a noticable difference in my shot strength and pace. The powerswerve technology was spot on as well. My one complaint is that the boots seemed rather stiff, but like I said, first game with them. Overall I can't complain and this boot is considerably improved in fit and ball contact. Worth every penny.
Posted by: Zak | December 11, 2009 12:15 AM
I was wondering which ones are better the new Legends III or the the new predators
Posted by: Tony | December 24, 2009 03:16 PM
hey guys im getting these cleats, and i wondering how these laces. Will i have to keep tying them because that i just had total 90s. i grew out of them, and they had really skinny laces and i had to keep tying them every 15 minutes. i was getting really angry with them. I dont wanna spend $220 and have to deal with that issue again. Please Help!
Posted by: matt | December 26, 2009 11:07 AM
this is probably the first comment that i have left. i have stuck with predators my entire life mainly because they have good control also for the fact that they have a good shot as well. however, i have had these new ones or two weeks now and i do not believe it is a good cleat for these specialties i mentioned earlier. i think the switch out of kangaroo leather was not a good idea. these feel heavier(especially in the heel) and the touch is not as good with too many excess materials used that seem unnecessary. I even found the microfiber to be a better material. Overall I am a little dissapointed besides the fact that i had to try a new adidas cleat which happened to be the adiPURE III's which are truly an amazinig cleat.
Posted by: Nick | January 12, 2010 10:48 AM
I do not own these cleats, but I've been using predators for 4 years now and I think that these do not fit in the series at all. They look like adipures with offset laces and an added powerswerve. I don't think ill get them because they look so ugly.
Posted by: Hwang | January 12, 2010 06:19 PM
These cleats have a really soft first touch. It took me a practice or two to get used the different touch and feel on the ball versis my adipures. i recommend these cleats to whoever needs a really comfortable cleat. Also I have orthodics and was able to take out the insole and put my own in. The soles don't have a powerpulse so any insole is compatible with the predator x fg.
Posted by: CSA soccer player | January 23, 2010 05:17 PM
I just got these and they're great. they really look good in person, I cant fathom how anyone could think they dont. Everyone i talk to even if they dont know anything about soccer say that they are really good looking. Other than that everything else is good too.
Posted by: Levi | February 22, 2010 01:31 AM
I haven't worn it, or even seen the new version in person, and I admit I'm not convinced of the quality. My first issue is that the 'Predator zone' appears to be too high, as with all the Predator versions I've seen and the new Total90 III. Ironically, kicking up so high will reduce your power, so I've heard. I'm not so sure about the 'Taurus' calf-leather either. If it's really water-proof, then I applaud Adidas; I'd have to see it to believe though. There's two things I do like about the cleat: first is the arch. If anything would increase shooting power drastically or make shots much easier, it would be an arched sole like that. I could be wrong though. The other thing is the thermoform panel. I'm familiar with the thermoform technology from hockey skates; now I'm wondering why no one thought of putting it in cleats sooner.
Posted by: Tanner | March 2, 2010 08:07 PM
hi guys
Posted by: ren | March 14, 2010 01:59 PM