Adidas Designer Shows Off Two Unique 1998 & 2000 Inspired Laceless Predator Prototype Boots
In the next few days or weeks, Adidas will release a special collection to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the famous Predator. Now Adidas employer Sam Handy has showed off two unique Adidas Predator prototype boots on his Instagram, likely a hint at the launch of the special upcoming Predator 25-Years Anniversary collection.
Sam Handy is a British born Creative Director and Designer. He played a key role in the development of the revolutionary laceless Adidas Ace boots that were released in 2016, and that became the laceless Predator later. He is currently Vice President of Design for adidas Running.
1998 & 2000 Inspired Laceless Adidas Predator 18+ Prototype Boots
Created in 2017 during the development of the Adidas Predator 18+ football boots, the two prototypes showed off by Sam Handy feature the Predator stripes from the iconic 1998 Accelerator and 2000 Precision Predators.
Both prototypes combine a understated base color that put the contrasting Three Stripes in the center stage - one with Adidas stripes similar to the 1998 Accelerator, the other with stripes similar to the 2000 Precision.
Stay tuned for more about the upcoming Adidas Predator 25-Years Collection.
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Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2008/09 Chelsea Drogba #11 Home Shirt (L) Adidas
2023/24 UNAM Pumas Home Shirt (L) Nike
2009/10 Napoli Lavezzi #7 Away Shirt (M) Macron
2004 Mexico Olympics Shirt (L) Atletica
1979 ICONIC BOOT – TOTE BAG
1997 Garcis Template GK Shirt (M)
2018/19 Manchester United Womens Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2016/17 Norwich City Howson #8 *Match Issue* Home Shirt (M) Errea
1987/88 Japan #5 *Olympic Qualifier - Player Issue* Away Shirt (M) Asics
2015/16 Atletico Madrid Jesus Gamez #18 *Player Issue* Home Shirt (M) Nike
Nike and Kids of Immigrants Goalkeeper Jersey + Total 90 Shoes Released
Nike and streetwear label Kids of Immigrants have officially unveiled a comprehensive collaborative capsule collection. This wider release expands significantly upon the retro football aesthetic, offering a full range of apparel, accessories, and highly unique modified footwear.
The undeniable centerpiece of the expanded collection is the introduction of two bespoke slip-on mules, which draw heavy inspiration from the iconic Nike Total 90 football boot. The mules arrive in two distinct colorways: a muted beige and olive green iteration featuring a speckled sole, alongside a darker, glossy black and rich brown patent leather version. Both pairs are unified by a striking red and yellow outlined Swoosh on the midfoot and tongue, matching the vibrant accents found on the collection's primary jersey.
Rounding out the collaborative effort is a selection of matching apparel and accessories designed to complete the capsule. The standout piece of these other items is a special 1990s keeper kit.
Which item from the Nike x Kids of Immigrants collection is your favorite? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
The Nicest Boot Combos of the 2025-26 Season
The 2025-2026 season saw some great boot x kit combos. Huge thanks to Unisport for the great round-up.
