Football boots adidas

Predator: control and strike

The Predator is the adidas boot for control and strike. Its current generation features rubber fins on the upper, called Strikeskin, which grip the ball in striking areas to create spin. It comes with a fold-over tongue, a historical signature of the FT range, available with or without laces. Its more structured upper gives confidence to midfielders and players who like to feel the ball attached to their feet.

F50: speed

The F50, returning in 2024, is the speed boot. Its very thin upper, hugging the foot, prioritises lightness and a direct touch, and its outsole is designed for acceleration and changes of direction. It is suited for forwards and wingers, as well as for narrow feet which it envelops without any gaps. The Messi versions retain its construction in the colours of the Argentine player.

Copa: leather comfort

The Copa continues the tradition of leather boots, soft and comfortable, that conform to the foot and provide a natural touch. It is aimed at players who prioritise comfort and feel, and for wider feet, which the leather accommodates better than a synthetic upper. The leather stretches a bit in width over time, never in length, and needs to be nourished occasionally to remain supple.

Range levels and outsoles

Each silo exists at the Elite level, for professionals, at the Pro level, at the League level for club players, and at the Club level for entry-level. A League, thicker and more forgiving, is often better for an amateur player or a growing child than an Elite. The outsole is chosen based on the surface: FG for dry grass, FG/MG for alternating grass and synthetic, AG for synthetic, TF for hard surfaces, and flat plate for indoor.

Packs, like Born For Goals, dress these silos in common colours around a theme, without changing their construction.

The adidas ranges and other brands

Each silo has its page:

• Predator, for control and strike.
• F50, for speed.
• Copa, for leather comfort.
• adidas Born For Goals, the brand's colour pack.

Other brands are gathered on the pages Nike, Puma, Mizuno and Joma, and indoor shoes on the page futsal. Everything can be found on the page shoes.

New arrivals and deals

The new arrivals showcase the latest models, the promotions feature previous collections at reduced prices, and the items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The good deals, clearance, sales and the Black Friday have their football page, throughout the Black Friday, the year-end holidays, winter sales, and the French Days.

Frequently asked questions

Which adidas shoe for a wide foot?

The Copa, made of soft leather, accommodates a wide foot better than a synthetic upper, and the leather stretches a bit in width over time, never in length. In contrast, the F50, very thin, mainly hugs narrow feet.

What do the FT and LL mentions mean on an adidas shoe?

FT refers to the fold-over tongue, a historical signature of the Predator that covers the laces. LL stands for laceless: a version without laces with an elastic mesh upper, requiring an exact size as it doesn't tighten.

How do adidas football shoes fit?

A football shoe fits close to the foot, with about half a centimetre of margin for adults. The F50 fits the foot tightly without space, the leather Copa stretches slightly in width, and the laceless versions allow no leeway in sizing.

What’s the difference between Elite, Pro, League and Club in adidas?

The Elite is the professionals' level, with the thinnest upper. The Pro retains the essentials, the League targets club players with a thicker and more forgiving upper, and the Club is entry-level. For an amateur or a child, a League often suits better than an Elite.

Are the F50 Messi different from the regular F50?

No, the Messi versions use the same construction as the F50, very thin upper and outsole designed for acceleration, in the colours of the Argentine player. They are suitable for forwards, wingers, and narrow feet.