Adidas once again meets the expectations and interests of its loyal follower base—unveiling the 'Generation Pred' Predator 24. The fresh iteration appeals not just to the nostalgia supernova that has been the Predator 24 but also paves the way forward for the upcoming generation of Predator connoisseurs. The Predator 24, since its introduction, has triggered an appetizing wave of nostalgia among enthusiasts, thanks to its unique flare reminiscent of the distinguished three-striped Accelerator-esque design and the delightful comeback of the iconic fold-over tongue.
From their limited debut edition to the focused PredStrike creation, Adidas has provided its fans with a variety of tempting options. This is further exemplified by the vibrant ‘Solar Blast’ colour scheme, the complete blackout and whiteout renditions, pairing style and variety fluidly. Whilst the ‘Solar Blast’ variant provides a colourful twist to the classic monochrome and red dye that the Predator is known for, a newly injected vermilion vibrancy coupled with touches of bright yellow offers an appeal directed towards the younger sports enthusiasts.
The tie to the early Predator lineage might not be strong for them, but Adidas steps in the right direction, expanding its appeal to the newer generation, which the 'Generation Pred' stands for. “Generation Pred” reimagines the fan-beloved football boots, with configurations designed for both laced and laceless wearers. The design features a distinct “Team Solar Green/Team Shock Pink/Lucid Lemon” colour pallet, dominated primarily by the green hue. Additionally, the offerings combine a bold leopard-like pattern, resonating aptly with the feisty character of the Predator franchise.
This goes with the shock pink hue of the eminent Three Stripe insignia, adding an element of standout contrast in a classic manner. Indeed, this isn't a rerun of the Predator tale from a quarter of a century ago – that's precisely the point. This remake is destined to make waves on the turf, casting a beacon on players paving the way for a fresh run of the Predator league. As for the soleplate, this edition has deviated from the 'Solar Blast' version that had the word "Predator" spanning across its base. Instead, it simply bears "Pred," a clever hat tip to the new brood coming into the season.
We have already spotted emerging stars like Anthony Gordon and Maximilian Beier rocking the laceless and laced versions of this contemporary redesign respectively. And it's safe to say, the list is bound to burgeon with more players on board in the near future – keep an eye out for Alessia Russo, Evan Ferguson, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Lena Oberdorf pivoting to this style. Stay tuned by signing up for our Newsltter!