Written by: Soccer Garage
The game of soccer has evolved since the glory days of old, and surfaces are different nearly stadium by stadium. Artificial turf is now just as common as grass, and a competitive player must accumulate several cleats just to be sure his or her footing will be solid game to game. For most of its foray into the world of professional cleat design, adidas soccer cleats have consistently ranked at the top of everyone’s lists. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the top adidas cleats, broken down by their use.
adidas F50: All Terrain
Modern technology has evolved, and there is no better platform to display how that impacts soccer than the adidas F50 cleat. The biggest advantage to this boot is the interchangeable studs. Players can easily find themselves ready for grounds on hard ground or grass in just a few minutes with the right set of studs. That means better traction and footing. The boot is a bit bulkier than some of adidas’ other offerings, but it has enabled the modern soccer player better able to adapt to pitch conditions.
Newer models were slimmed up quite a bit, and a microchip was added to track the player’s performance. The “Speed_Cell” calls home to report how the player is moving. The shoes were also made more comfortable in these later releases.
adiPure IV: Grass or Turf
The entire line of adiPure adidas soccer shoes is pretty solidly designed. The reason the IV stands out among the rest is the extreme level of comfort that the neoprene pad affords the player. In essence, this boot mimics your foot in a way that no other shoe on the market is able to do. Some even say this is the true update to the Copa Mundial.
Power Predator: Grass or Turf
Certain boots use their stitching to help skilled players get a better grip on the ball with their feet. The Predator is a great example of how that technology can actually aid the power in a player’s shot. It weighs just 7.8 ounces, sporting small “fins” that protrude further as you go from bottom to top. The combination of less weight and a defined strike zone means more power wherever the ball connects with the foot.
Copa Mundial: Grass
The Copa Mundial is not adidas’ most recent offering, but it’s a classic that still deserves a place among the top shoes on the market. The simple design is iconic and the kangaroo leather is soft. It molds well to the foot, but there isn’t much fancy technology at play. It’s basic in the best kinds of ways.