Next-Gen Adidas Predator 25 'Goal Hunter' Voted Best Football Boot of 2024
Dec 31, 2024, by Phan Tich Giay
- Best Boot: The Adidas Predator 25 'Goal Hunter' won the best football boot of 2024 with 36.3% of the vote.
- Top Brands: Adidas dominated the top 8 with 6 out of 8 of the boots coming from their brand, with 25 predator models released.
- Selection: A total of 42 pairs of the best 2024 football boots were selected across 11 brands, with Adidas and Nike contributing the most at 11 pairs each.
Update: The Adidas Predator 25 'Goal Hunter' boot is officially the best football boot of 2024 with 36.3% of the vote. The Nike Mercurial Vapor 1 RGN remake boots came in second with 25.7% and the Adidas Predator Mania OG 'Made in Germany' remake boots came in third with 24.2%.
Best Football Kit of 2024 - Final Vote
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Best Football Boot of 2024 - Top 16
Adidas continues to dominate the top 16 best shoes of 2024, with 6/8 of the top 8 boots coming from Adidas.
Top Football Boot of 2024 - Contenders
2024 will continue to see a diversity of football boot releases from the major brands, from standard collections to anniversary editions (Tiempo 10 30th anniversary) to remake editions (Adidas Predator Mania, Nike Mercurial Vapor 1).
2024 is also the year that brands launch many signature shoes for their top players.
Adidas have released 25 different Predator editions alone
Following a very productive 2023, Adidas once again launched an extremely high number of individual football boot releases in 2024. The Three Stripes released up to 25 versions of the Predator silo (24 Predator 24 & 1 Predator 25) in 2024.
From many boot collections and single-boot release colorways, we have selected a total of 42 pairs of the best designs, including:
- Nike: 11
- Adidas: 11
- Puma: 9
- Skechers: 2
- Mizuno: 1
- New Balance: 2
- Lotto: 1
- Umbro: 1
- Diadora: 1
- Under Armour: 2
- Sokito: 1
Our selection of the 42 best boots of 2024 still includes all the big and small brands: Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance, Skechers, Mizuno, Under Armour, Diadora, Lotto, Umbro and Sokito. Of course, the big brands dominate our collection because they have the biggest impact on the pitch.
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Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portuguese Liga 2 club FC Penafiel has officially launched its new home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Nike. The release heralds a new kit deal for the club, leaning into a classic aesthetic that honors their traditional Rubro-Negro identity.
The Nike FC Penafiel 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red, styled with a contrasting black polo collar and open v-neck cut. Adding to the retro design, the club badge is set within a dark circular crest frame on the left chest, accompanied by a black Nike Swoosh and white Abanca sponsorship branding across the chest.
The FC Penafiel 26-27 home shirt is available now through the club's official webshop, priced at €59.99.
Nigeria Women Update Crest With 10 Stars
At the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defending champions Nigeria featured a special detail on their shirts: 10 stars added above their crest. The "Super Falcons" had never worn stars on their kits in previous WAFCONs.
The 10 stars represent Nigeria's 10 continental titles, celebrating their history as the most dominant team in African women's football. Big thanks to our Vietnamese partner @jerseystory_vn for the collage image.