Manchester United’s official kit supplier, adidas, has today introduced the latest edition of the legendary Predator Elite football boots.
The ‘Finishers Steel’ design brings back the iconic Gunmetal colourway first used on the Predator franchise in 2003, celebrating its storied legacy with a striking new release.
A combination of adidas’ trademark Three Stripes in metallic silver and infrared detailing evokes Predator’s unmistakable presence, on a boot created to make a statement in both performance and appearance.
Engineered with a new lightweight construction, this Predator Elite is designed for the requirements of modern football and features the return of the iconic POWERSPINE, a lightweight full-length plate on the sole of the boot providing midfoot stability for a stronger shot.
The boot also boasts an innovative new NANOSTRIKE+, a reimagined mesh upper combining softness, lightness, and integrated grip elements for striking precision, which contours seamlessly to the foot, delivering an instinctive fit and optimal striking precision.
The STRIKEFRAME, featuring an updated stud configuration for increased traction and rotational agility, creates ultimate goal-scoring conditions.
Meanwhile, the design also includes the famous Predator FOLD-OVER TONGUE for a smooth striking surface, BREATHABLE MESH with microfiber lining for midfoot comfort and PRIMEKNIT COLLAR offering adaptable lockdown support.
Thomas Mace, VP of design at adidas, said: “The Predator DNA is all about control. With the Predator Elite, we’ve evolved that DNA for the modern player to create a football boot that is lighter, sharper, and tuned for precision.
“Every element is engineered to empower players who create and finish moments that decide matches.”