Yep, I think they're really top notch. I know a lot of people have been quick to hate, but I think most are going to be pleasantly surprised when they pick up a pair; they're very, very good.
Good post, is there a clear pic of the boot? I'm curious to see if hes playing in a "true" pro 11 or if its just a bespoke boot for him made to look like a pro11.
sry it was a pic off of one of the german sites, they're more interested in his main squeez, Sarah Brandner's name on the side of it.
Are bootleg knock off adizero Primes a big problem on eBay like with Superfy's? Is there a good way to spot bootlegged Prime's?
Usually the laces can be a bit of a give away, but to be honest I've not seen that many fake primes on their, obviously if the price is too good to be true it probably is. appleCORR
Saw the LZ's in person today. Adidas is going down the shitter. Ended up getting some copas to restore some balance in the world.
I agree, they have killed off the predator line completely with the LZS, they are nice boots, but really they shouldn't be associated to the predator line of you ask me. For me preds are black/white/red! I know that boots have to evolve, but I found them to be like the adizeros with over grippy rubber lines on them. Im sure they will be a popular boot, preds always are - just ashame when you think of how the boot has evolved over the years. appleCORR
BTW - I'd be so proud of that was my gf ........ Just looked on PDS and it looks like the are only only doing the blackout and whiteout in synthetics, is that to force the leather lovers to have synthetics? I think I've asked this before so sorry if so,some has answered, but I few months ago a neon green/black colourway picture was posted in the we release thread, does anyone have a release date? appleCORR
The old Predator style with the heavier weight and leather do not coincide with what professional elite players now want. That's why the Predator has changed, the old predator style does not match today's game. Adidas don't make boots for the average Sunday league player, they base them around the elite players.
Adidas have created a boot that apparently the pro's want, so that consumers will buy it thinking 'professionals made these boots'. It's all just a way of making money.
I stand corrected on the alternate colorway for the Incurza's it is Silver/Red/Black Also the new RS& colorway - Lab Lime/Prime Blue
Just an FYI, might get them cheaper elsewhere, but if anyone is buying Copa's or World Cup's from prodirect.......they are cheaper on prodirectrugby! Copas on PDS - £79.99 , on PDR - £74.99 WC on PDS - £89.99 , on PDR - £79.99
The thing is though, pros rarely wear the actual boot that Adidas charge loads of money for. king, that's what I was saying. It's all about synthetic now, I just think its sad when you look back at some of the great boots they used to make, manias, accelerators all great boots. Of leather boots were still the main material boots were made from' they'd be right up there! appleCORR
Exactly. Loads of Pros have their boots customized, to have padded insteps, real k-leather and customized stud configurations. The game has evolved, no doubt about that. But cant anyone remember the massive protests about using k-leather when everybody was doing it? Todays corporate world evolves around corporate brands as much as it evolves around quality products. Skinning a shitload of kangaroos for boots in front of animal right groups isnt gonna help that, when you are a multinational company. Adidas have tried with cow leather - Goleo and Taurus i believe they called it. But nothing could replace the sweet Kangaroo. And with pros demanding lighter boots, the kangeroo leather cannot be made "thin", as it requires a certain thickness in order to avoid breaking apart quickly. Production anno 2002 is around finding sustainable products/services, which - endorsed by the pros - can be extremely profitable. KangaLite, HybridTouch and synthetic all kinds of synthetic materials are proof of that. This development is going to continue, and we can only hope that the imminent release of CTR 360 3 with KangaLite 2,0 is a step closer to the real thing.
I had AdiPowers, recently made the switch to 11Pro. Love them. I would also recommend that you get the same size. They will be very tight at first, but the leather stretches out in no time and should fit perfectly within a few weeks. I also have F50's and have found them to be a bit wider than the 11Pro. I like 11Pro better but loved the inside heel lining on the F50. Made the transition seamless, no blistering. 11Pro was another story. Painful few weeks. But now they are fantastic.
Adizeros? They have already been released,I'm pretty sure they were limited to north america or something. I just ordered the leather version.
I think these are a suitable alternative for people who do not like the LZ's as they have a Taurus Leather upper and a more traditional Predator Element