I had Predator Absolute from 2005 I think, they were called Beckhams, they were red and silver, loved them as a child. Now I am 26 and rocking predator edge, which aren’t that good, but they get the job done :D
For me Predator Mania is the best Predator that I have used before... Its so wild agressive n after u shoot the ball will auto swing n swerve very nice...i think about the grip for Predator 2024 adidas has make correct decision to used rubber like Mania design...perfect!!!cant explain u need to wear n use later u will know the effect
I've been on a hiatus from soccer for the last 7 years and missed out so much on boots. I bought a pair of predator edge plus boots locally last month and I love them. But the freaks look unreal. I used to have the pulse and power swerve boots an loved them both. There is some great history here. Thanks for the awesome video
loved played with the manias, pulse, absolutes, power swerves in highschool and my god they dont make em like that anymore for sure.. that K-leather was (chefs kiss) awesome.. still have the absolutes and power swerve to this day and they fit like a glove still
I started out with the mania, in the grey and red model, which was an absolute beast of a boot, being only 15 og 16 at the time it took a hell of a lot of persuasion. To this day I’ve still got the 2011 model adiPower in the black/red model and have been taking really good care of them, and they fit like a glove. Always loved predators, and Beckham was my hero growing up, so he had a big part in that as well.
Accelerator and Pulse were the GOAT boots of my childhood. Never actually got a pair of Accelerator's which is upsetting to this day. Wish they'd release traditional black and red colourways with their modern Predator boots. It's like the ICONIC Predator look and I never see it anymore as an option.
It would be nice if Adidas made an AG (real) version like Nike does, with shorter, more conical studs for artificial grass pitches. In recent years they have made MG-AGs that were the same as the FG version and there was often a risk of injury.
My favorite, and best ever, is the Predator Powerswerve. Fantastic kangaroo leather, I loved the tungsten powder in the tongue, best power-boot element i have ever tried, great shape, lasted years. A real weapon of war for the best footballers. I still have many pairs
I had the Powerswerves DB edition back then. Bought second hand from my friend. It was phenomenal! The upper material and the rubber elements were nothing I have ever tried on. Too bad it was a full size larger than my feet, so I didn’t enjoy them as much as I should. Now just bought the Elites, have yet to try them on the field 😊
At 17:21 when he says that is cool to see them all in one place, the latest one is missing from the box. 😊 Also why the heck are there 2 Absolutes of the same color? One appears to be FG or AG/HG, but it's strange. They could've pick the white-gold-black colorway for one of them...
Aham, I get it now why they've displayed more than one color for same model for some boots, but I still find it strange that both models of the Absolute are the classic black/red/white, the only difference appearing to be the soleplate. Another strange thing about that display made by adidas was placing the Mania in 2003 when it was clearly used in the 2002 World Cup in Korea & Japan. Anyway thanks for the reply Jay!
I own 3 pair of predators & they are amazing I cant complain amazing Grip & amazing accuracy on shooting Predator Mania Predator Pro Firm Ground Predator 20.3
In my 60s now but wore 'World Cups' or 'Copa Mondial' for (almost) all of my playing days, but I did end those playing days with a pair of 'Predator Precision' & I bloody loved them, side note, recently found them under the stairs, cleaned them up & put them on Ebay, they sold for a ridiculous price £££
You've noticed something? In around minute 12:35 you can see clearly that the so called Predator 18, it was first going to be Ace 18. You can see inside the heel liner the name "Ace 18" 😮
very nice, i was wondering when i had predators, but mustve been those 2002-2003 ones, elastic band, only inside 'grip' and different heel funny how they went from standard black white red patterns to brazilian janeiro colors after 2010 but by then i quit football :D
The first 2 Predators were the best; original, masculine, rough, etc. When you wore them, you’d feel like a warrior. But it becomes soft and gay as the years goes by. Not surprised since the 90s was the last decade of when men were men.
Question for unisports Can I order a soccer cleats from you guys, for someone living in the Caribbean. answer if you can, want to get it for them as soon as possible THANK YOU
Which I'm a gonna call bull when in two years he's preaching about the virtues of the adipower once again, and how it is one the best Pred. Also, pun intended.
See you in two years then 😉 Btw I’ll still be preaching adiPower and how it’s one of the best Preds ever. Key being ‘one of…’ but to be honest, performance wise, I’d rather have the new short-tongued Elite if I was to play a match tomorrow 🤷♂️
Interesting video, thanks! it seems like there is a crazy scientist running Adidas labs. They have a good model and then drop it to make a terrible one. There is no continuity or institutional knowledge, and you would expect some gradual improvement, but they don't exist. Every model is its own mystery and has its own built-in "bugs." They do seem to be less impressive compared to models of 10 or more years ago.
This only tells part of the story. They offered different boots below a UK 6 or US 7 or... I don't know what that is in European 40 maybe. But they in certain countries had different tax rates. So it was a different boot. I had the what was the equivalent to the Touch but the kids offering. It was then I realised it was a load of rubbish. My preds made a squeaking sound in the wet. The following became so subtle it was no more than stitching and brands like Nike offered their version. Obviously Adidas were paying out that they didn't want, so killed it off but brought it back. There was even a game Adidas Predator Soccer... It was bad but that's how strong it was. Puma King was probably second at the time but the white fold over tongues were as cool as the red as a kid back then. I remember when Roberto Carlos took that famous freekick against France. I also remember, even adults (through training etc) thinking he managed to do it because he was wearing predators - he was of course wearing Umbro's and switched to Nike when they signed Barsil. Beckham.. do you remember when he was signed with Clarks? Cica Blades? Blades were essentially what I think Adidas called Traxion but a different design to not break patent laws. Ignoring all the stories that Messi et al wore different leather boots, of course we're going to buy these and it's part of the fun. But the very, very best players in history didn't wear them.
Wonder how much Craig Johnson got for all his own research and development that he did pretty much all by himself something tells me it's nothing compared to what Adidas has made out of predators
I had Predator Absolute from 2005 I think, they were called Beckhams, they were red and silver, loved them as a child. Now I am 26 and rocking predator edge, which aren’t that good, but they get the job done :D
Unisport is the best football channel on youtube🔥
Fr tho I got so much better cuz of them
For me Predator Mania is the best Predator that I have used before... Its so wild agressive n after u shoot the ball will auto swing n swerve very nice...i think about the grip for Predator 2024 adidas has make correct decision to used rubber like Mania design...perfect!!!cant explain u need to wear n use later u will know the effect
Predator Mania. What a pair of boots.❤
fell in love with the game when we had the 2011 Adipower. It will forever be special to me.
Predator accelerator, simply the best. The most comfortable boot I have ever worn
After 2007, the predator lost its way.
Can you do a vid of all the rare colour ways and pre production models they have there.
I've been on a hiatus from soccer for the last 7 years and missed out so much on boots. I bought a pair of predator edge plus boots locally last month and I love them. But the freaks look unreal. I used to have the pulse and power swerve boots an loved them both. There is some great history here. Thanks for the awesome video
I really enjoy watching you to help me with my football skills and also just to relax!🙂
You are just the best of best jay mike really please never give up on this profession 🙏🙏🙏
loved played with the manias, pulse, absolutes, power swerves in highschool and my god they dont make em like that anymore for sure.. that K-leather was (chefs kiss) awesome.. still have the absolutes and power swerve to this day and they fit like a glove still
cannot agree more. The Powerswerve is my favorite, but man is the Absolute a gem too. They are the pinnacle of the Predator concept
Love the new predators 🙌🏻. Hopefully they never change them again.
Great video Jay im dying to get my hands on the new preds
Mania and Pulse are the best two 😊
I started out with the mania, in the grey and red model, which was an absolute beast of a boot, being only 15 og 16 at the time it took a hell of a lot of persuasion. To this day I’ve still got the 2011 model adiPower in the black/red model and have been taking really good care of them, and they fit like a glove. Always loved predators, and Beckham was my hero growing up, so he had a big part in that as well.
Always nice to see history of the predator. Hoping adidas will do a touch remake.
Great video keep it up j Mike
Accelerator and Pulse were the GOAT boots of my childhood. Never actually got a pair of Accelerator's which is upsetting to this day. Wish they'd release traditional black and red colourways with their modern Predator boots. It's like the ICONIC Predator look and I never see it anymore as an option.
My favorite was the Predator Precision in the white Champion's League colorway. What an amazing boot!
My favourite predator is the accuracy
1996 Predator Touch. My first Predators and i loved them, then the 2007 Powerswerve
Predatore Pulse and absolute have been my favourite as a kid. Amazing they were, and design style the most beautiful - wish they could replicate them
It would be nice if Adidas made an AG (real) version like Nike does, with shorter, more conical studs for artificial grass pitches. In recent years they have made MG-AGs that were the same as the FG version and there was often a risk of injury.
Predator X was where they lost me back in the day but this new version has definitely won me back.
My favorite, and best ever, is the Predator Powerswerve. Fantastic kangaroo leather, I loved the tungsten powder in the tongue, best power-boot element i have ever tried, great shape, lasted years. A real weapon of war for the best footballers. I still have many pairs
I still have a pair of new, well, not used, 2002 Predator Mania. Those were my favorite boots next to the old Copa when I used to play.
I had the Powerswerves DB edition back then. Bought second hand from my friend. It was phenomenal! The upper material and the rubber elements were nothing I have ever tried on. Too bad it was a full size larger than my feet, so I didn’t enjoy them as much as I should. Now just bought the Elites, have yet to try them on the field 😊
The Predator Mutator Lows were so good and are my personal favorites
I’m gonna have to watch the documentary that was made during the development. I remember watching it back in the 90’s.
I had a lower grade version of the 1996 Predator Touch and had the 2000 Predator Precision but with the white soles and red studs.
At 17:21 when he says that is cool to see them all in one place, the latest one is missing from the box. 😊 Also why the heck are there 2 Absolutes of the same color? One appears to be FG or AG/HG, but it's strange. They could've pick the white-gold-black colorway for one of them...
It was to have 30 boots in the room - there are also 2 colours of the Powerswerve and the Pulse as well. /Jay
Aham, I get it now why they've displayed more than one color for same model for some boots, but I still find it strange that both models of the Absolute are the classic black/red/white, the only difference appearing to be the soleplate. Another strange thing about that display made by adidas was placing the Mania in 2003 when it was clearly used in the 2002 World Cup in Korea & Japan. Anyway thanks for the reply Jay!
Mutator with Jaymike in Dragon’s cage review is still something that stays in my mind 😂
My favorite is 2012 Adipower. I had the same blue predator shoes. Best experience ever. And then Predator 18.1. Rest all, I never used
I own 3 pair of predators & they are amazing I cant complain amazing Grip & amazing accuracy on shooting
Predator Mania
Predator Pro Firm Ground
Predator 20.3
The Mania is the GOAT, hands down. Nothing to argue. The blackout Manias. Ahhhh🔥🔥
In my 60s now but wore 'World Cups' or 'Copa Mondial' for (almost) all of my playing days, but I did end those playing days with a pair of 'Predator Precision' & I bloody loved them, side note, recently found them under the stairs, cleaned them up & put them on Ebay, they sold for a ridiculous price £££
I m 22,but I have an old pair of Copa Mundial too,man,they are so different from those new gen boots
16:01 - best line
2006 predator were my favourite. I really like how they looked
You've noticed something? In around minute 12:35 you can see clearly that the so called Predator 18, it was first going to be Ace 18. You can see inside the heel liner the name "Ace 18" 😮
I had a pair of predator mania's with just normal studs, not the blades. Best boots I ever had.
Will always keep my Powerswerve’s for the good memories
As a goalkeeper, I really loved the Predator 18+. Unpopular opinion, I know, but great for goalkeeping in my opinion.
My least favorite boot I’ve ever worn lol
@@enzog1078I now wear the NB Tekela v4 Pro which is somewhat similar, but ultimately better.
very nice, i was wondering when i had predators, but mustve been those 2002-2003 ones, elastic band, only inside 'grip' and different heel
funny how they went from standard black white red patterns to brazilian janeiro colors after 2010 but by then i quit football :D
The Powerswerve is my fav Predator by design
W vid
I had the mania in champagne colour. Absolute banger.
The best boot ever! 😮❤
The first 2 Predators were the best; original, masculine, rough, etc. When you wore them, you’d feel like a warrior.
But it becomes soft and gay as the years goes by. Not surprised since the 90s was the last decade of when men were men.
😂 so true
When did they get rid of toe protection tip? I'm all for it to come back in some version for us amateurs..
18 plus for there are so cool and yeah the new ones!❤
Question for unisports
Can I order a soccer cleats from you guys,
for someone living in the Caribbean.
answer if you can, want to get it for them as soon as possible
THANK YOU
im glad the Predator boots still going
Adidas Predator X were my favourite. Even though it's an unpopular opinion
Jay Mike says these new Preds are his all-time favorites!
Which I'm a gonna call bull when in two years he's preaching about the virtues of the adipower once again, and how it is one the best Pred. Also, pun intended.
See you in two years then 😉 Btw I’ll still be preaching adiPower and how it’s one of the best Preds ever. Key being ‘one of…’ but to be honest, performance wise, I’d rather have the new short-tongued Elite if I was to play a match tomorrow 🤷♂️
@unisport, what about the 2010 World Cup edition?
Hows the protection on the newest predator? If someone steps on u is it over??
for me the best predator ist the Pulse in orange. I love it
Beckhaaaaaam! yes the best ever half way line strike!!
I have a pair of Power swerves in great condition and always wonder how much they are worth. I personally think they are the best looking boot ever.
The 2021 Predator looks like a boot from the future
My favorite is accelerator
Predator Mutator always😭🔥
Can you do a F50 history video
Omg best football boots ❤
Interesting video, thanks! it seems like there is a crazy scientist running Adidas labs. They have a good model and then drop it to make a terrible one. There is no continuity or institutional knowledge, and you would expect some gradual improvement, but they don't exist. Every model is its own mystery and has its own built-in "bugs." They do seem to be less impressive compared to models of 10 or more years ago.
I want the new predators so bad. Just gotta wait for different colorway, the orange ones are wayyyyyy too flashy for me :(
who else has only ever owned a pred, also i quite like the pred edge i had the blackones with red and blue stripes
my favorites are ,2024,accselelator,and 2018 idk name of these
WOW
My favourite predator is the 2022 one
Please jay review mills football product from indonesia they are official sponsor for tranmere rovers, they are have promising football boots
My favorite Predator is the T90 Laser 2
Adidas Predator Accelerator my favorit
Precision in the champions league- white, red and silver
2012/13 had the best outsoul
I want one 😢😢 🔥🔥🔥
Best Pred's ever 98, 00 & 02
This only tells part of the story. They offered different boots below a UK 6 or US 7 or... I don't know what that is in European 40 maybe. But they in certain countries had different tax rates. So it was a different boot. I had the what was the equivalent to the Touch but the kids offering. It was then I realised it was a load of rubbish. My preds made a squeaking sound in the wet. The following became so subtle it was no more than stitching and brands like Nike offered their version. Obviously Adidas were paying out that they didn't want, so killed it off but brought it back.
There was even a game Adidas Predator Soccer... It was bad but that's how strong it was. Puma King was probably second at the time but the white fold over tongues were as cool as the red as a kid back then.
I remember when Roberto Carlos took that famous freekick against France. I also remember, even adults (through training etc) thinking he managed to do it because he was wearing predators - he was of course wearing Umbro's and switched to Nike when they signed Barsil.
Beckham.. do you remember when he was signed with Clarks? Cica Blades? Blades were essentially what I think Adidas called Traxion but a different design to not break patent laws.
Ignoring all the stories that Messi et al wore different leather boots, of course we're going to buy these and it's part of the fun. But the very, very best players in history didn't wear them.
Rocked the 94s, Accelerators and the Precisions until they fell apart.
do phantom gx vs puma future ultimate
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I remember as a kid I wanted the 98 Predator…
I loved the first 5 preds. Less rubber was way worse for performance.
Now do this for the Copa Mundial.
John Collins direct freekick 25 yds out, Copeland rd, Ibrox......1994. Bottom corner. These creations 1st true milestone.
Im getting some adidas Predators club black their aroind 50-60
unpopular opinion: the predator 18.1s where the best predators ever made.👀
PREDATOR ACellerator de 1998 el mejor💪👌💪
ADIPOWER!
i had one i forgot it's name but it's silver and green
Preds stopped with the Powerswerves. RIP Kangaroo Leather.
I have a predator x trx fg 2009
I agree with you that the edges where the worst one
Mine look like predator pulse but lighter.
Precision's or Mania's anyday
What would have happened had Craig Johnson just given up after being rejected by Adidas the first time.
Wonder how much Craig Johnson got for all his own research and development that he did pretty much all by himself something tells me it's nothing compared to what Adidas has made out of predators
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