Exclusive: All Adidas Players Receive Heavily Modified Adidas Predator 18 Boots
With the most important Adidas players debuting the brand-new Adidas Predator 18 football boots in this week's Champions League and Europa League matches, we have noticed that their boots look quite differently to the cleats that Adidas officially showcased on their promo pictures. Let's get into the details.
Adidas Players Receive Predator 18 Boots With Completely Custom, Lower Collar
The differences between the cleats are easy to see in direct comparison.
One of the main changes from the Adidas Ace 17+ Purecontrol to the Adidas Predator 18 football boots is the heavily updated collar, which features an all-new, higher shape. However, while the cleats Adidas are selling logically have this shape as a main new feature, the cleats worn by the likes of Rakitic, Nacho, Matic and Mertesacker come with a much lower collar, especially in the front and medium area.
Rakitic Version
It is nothing new that Adidas' best players are receiving an improved version of a brand-new cleat as the retail editions are usually produced months ahead of the schedule, while Adidas' best players get their boots directly from Adidas' small factory in Germany.
In fact, one year ago, the collar of the Adidas Ace 17+ Purecontrol was famously heavily updated from the initial release to the one Pogba and Co had been wearing from the beginning.
There are no signs that Adidas will update the collar of the Adidas Predator 18+ and Predator 18.1 football boots, however.
What do you think of Adidas selling a different boot than those all of their best players are wearing? Do you think they will update the Adidas Predator 18 with one of the next releases? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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The Plymouth Argyle 26-27 home jersey returns to a darker shade of the club's traditional Argyle green, which a retail survey showed was preferred by 75% of fans. Early images highlight a classy pinstripe pattern and the smart collar detail that evokes a retro 1980s vibe.
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Kith and adidas Football have teamed up with Lionel Messi for a collection marking the 20th anniversary of the player's first World Cup appearance in 2006 and Kith's 15th anniversary. The three-way collaboration includes Argentina-inspired jerseys co-designed with Messi to his exact specifications. Early previews feature designs with the star's "M" logo, Kith branding, adidas elements, and numbers including 10 and 19, nodding to different stages of his international career.
Ronnie Fieg has shared multiple looks via social media showing various colorways and styles that blend football heritage with Kith's aesthetic. The collection is scheduled to release on May 29, 2026, through Kith.com, with a broader range of apparel, footwear, and accessories expected alongside the jerseys.
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