PUMA RAZZLE DAZZLE CAMOUFLAGE TEST SPEED BOOTS
We thought Adidas’ Lethal Zone teaser campaign was truly unique but now Puma have released a pair of boots that is just as unique – and a Limited Edition!
First spotted being worn and tested in training by Sergio Aguero, Puma have released a very limited number (50 each in the UK and USA) of what they have called the ‘Razzle Dazzle’ camouflage colourway – a test concept prototype for their upcoming speed boots.
The unique patterning is an innovative form of camouflage, previously used on military ships and was known as ‘Razzle Dazzle’. Its purpose was to confuse the enemy with a design which makes it difficult to know exactly the speed and direction it is moving and by car manufacturers when concealing a new model.
Masked in black and white, there is no hiding the potential of PUMA’s new Special Edition Speed Boot. Expect the final release to be a lightweight bott with a single-piece synthetic upper and an engineered outsole.
NIKE UNVEIL CLASH COLLECTION FOOTBALL BOOTS FOR EURO 2012
As the countdown to Poland and The Ukraine builds momentum and the scene is set for the biggest of football showdowns, Nike is introducing the ‘Nike Clash Collection’ to celebrate what promises to be an exciting summer of football. Some of the world’s best players including Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta, Wayne Rooney and Gerard Pique will step out in this new collection of boots, deliver striking style and performance for this summer’s tournament.
Nike’s Mercurial Vapor VIII, CTR360 Maestri II, T90 Laser IV and Tiempo Legend IV boots will feature a color clash design of traditional white with a bold second color signifying each boots style to stand out on pitch.
The boots will be debuted by Nike players in Munich on 19 May. Then worn by national team players in Poland and the Ukraine and later in the summer during competition.
The Nike Clash Collection delivers performance engineering for every style of player. The individual boots are sparked by specific color finished with a white toe upper to create a distinctive yet common theme across the collection. Each chosen color reflects the expression and playing style of each boot, with Mercurial Vapor VIII featuring a solar red for explosive speed, CTR360 Maestri II blue glow for the assured midfielder, T90 Laser IV electric green for the deadly striker and Tiempo Legend IV black for effortless and classic style.
“The clash of traditional white with very modern and youthful colors will make a really powerful and disruptive statement on pitch,” said Andrew Caine, Nike Global Creative Director for Football Footwear. “The Nike Clash Collection delivers highly engineered boots with sharp color contrast reflecting the clash of rivalries and competition we will see this summer. We’re celebrating that with distinctive and stand out color.”
Performance and Innovation
The Nike Clash Collection builds on Nike’s relentless focus on product design and innovation. Combining the latest lightweight materials, plate engineering and upper construction each boot meets the demands of today’s more technical and physical game.
Mercurial Vapor VIII – White/Red
Re-engineered boot built for explosive speed.
Combines innovation and style with a seamless fit, touch and traction to beat defenders and capitalize on key moments Teijin Microfiber upper offers a sleeker, closer feel to the foot with a suede-like finish increasing ball control and touch Anatomic Last takes the fit of the boot to a new level of support and stability Unique plate construction incorporates two different pieces of glass fiber to increase flexibility and responsiveness
CTR360 Maestri II – White/Blue
Designed for the midfield maestro to dictate the tempo with accurate and incisive passing.
Cushioned zones on the lateral forefoot give great first touch ball control – Receive / Pass Pad for control and accurate passing Asymmetrical lacing design creates an expanded ball control area The plate offers energy return and strength, with bladed studs for optimal traction and stability
T90 Laser IV – White/Green
The ultimate strikers boot for capitalizing on that one moment to turn a game.
20% lighter than the T90 Laser III and featuring a streamlined silhouette for enhanced fit and feel Reconfigured shoot and swerve zones on the instep of the boot flex naturally as the foot connects with the ball, enhancing a cleaner strike Remodeled studs to maximize traction without increasing stud pressure for players
Tiempo Legend IV – White/Black
Tradition and heritage combined with innovation to deliver a classic boot.
Premium leather is strong and soft, giving extra comfort, touch and control Lightweight TPU plate delivers combination of strength and agility Remodeled stud configuration delivers optimum traction
All four Nike Clash Collection boots will be available at retail and nike.com starting June 6th, 2012.
ADIDAS PREDATOR LZ DB – WHITE/OLYMPIC PINK/BLACK
Adidas’ new Predator LZ has already shot to prominence in the boot would despite having only made their official on-field debut last weekend. Whenever it comes to Predators there is always one man in particular that gets a little extra attention – David Beckham.
Adidas’ eagerness to have Beckham involved in the Team GB Olympic team has not been hard to see. Now with the release of Beckham’s first bespoke signature Predator LZ White/Olympic Pink/Black colourway, that desire is even more apparent. Adidas haven’t been scared to use pink the past and have given the official Olympic ball – The Albert – a bit of pink paint. Pink ball, meet pink boots.
The LZ weighs just 225 grams and is the most technologically advanced, unique looking and innovative Predator to ever be released thanks to the five distinctive ‘lethal zones’ which aim to deliver greater ball control, touch, accuracy and power.
The ‘First Touch’ zone acts as a cushioning platform on the synthetic upper to give immediate ball contact. The inside vamp of the boot features the ‘Drive’ zone which follows the natural shape of the instep to create a rebound effect for greater distance and power. The ‘Sweet Spot’ zone on the medial side of the boot generates greater spin and pace. While the instep of the boots feature a ‘Pass’ zone with memory foam on the medial side of the boot to ensure consistency of passing. The ‘Dribble’ zone is a continuation of the SL rubber from the forefoot, to provide optimum grip on the ball for controlled dribbling.
Beckham has traditionally worn a synthetic upper rather the leather previous Predators have provided but that isn’t an issue with the new LZ. A newly engineered Hybridtouch upper combines the benefits of leather and synthetic – comfort, stability, reduced water uptake and the highest quality feel in all weather conditions. A Sprintframe construction uses geometrical learnings and offers the perfect balance between lightweight and stability. The Sprintframe outsole provides the Predator Lethal Zones with maximum grip and optimum pressure distribution on a firm or soft ground. The Predator Lethal Zones is also the first miCoach enabled Predator boot.
Beckham gave his new colourway the perfect debut over the weekend when he scored from a trademark free-kick to earn the LA Galaxy a draw against Montreal Impact. As usual DB’s boots feature a few personalization’s with the names of his four children and number 23 stitched onto the upper as well as the Beckham icon on the sock-liner.
ADIDAS ADIPURE 11PRO – BLUE/INFRARED/WHITE
Adidas have grabbed our attention with the release of the new Predator LZ and new AdiZero colourway and now we can complete the Euro 2012 line-up from Adidas with the new Blue/Infrared/White AdiPure 11Pro colourway. Adidas have some of the game’s biggest names on their books with the AdiPure range boosting the likes of Bastian Schweinsteiger, Frank Lampard and Xavi Alonso.
The AdiPure range is known for their comfort, style and touch. The upper is made of the highest quality Taurus leather providing excellent fit, comfort and ball feel. The Leather is also coated with an ultra-thin ‘Duracoating’ which protects the leather in areas of high abrasion.
A anatomically shaped midfoot ‘360’ support saddle adds midfoot stability during lateral movements. An anatomically moulded EVA insole assist movement and improve fit while a soft suede synthetic leather lining provides additional comfort, whilst reducing any foot movement within the boots for a more secure fit.
The AdiPure 11Pro’s SprintFrame features new three part dual cushioning Traxion studs which have an internal anti-shock tubes and high abrasion resistant ground contact layer. A FlexZone in on the forefoot ball area offer greater flexibility and aid linear motion. A split between the 3rd and 4th toes called PlusFlex aids ground adaption and provides a higher energy efficiency during later movements. As with all Adidas football boots now, the soleplate features a cavity for MiCoach technology.
PELE SPORTS TRINITY 3E K
Despite not having much of an on-field presence, Pele Sports football boots have quickly gained a solid reputation. The Trinity 3E is a genuine contender in the speed boot market and now Pele Sports gone to the next level by releasing the Trinity 3E K – the lightest leather boot in the world.
The Trinity 3E was developed to deliver comfort and maximum acceleration with a unique stud geometry that naturally decreases the risk of injury and enhances the speed and precision of your game.
The original Trinity 3E weighed just 158grams and featured a new generation speed upper Symbioskin – a tri-laminate material designed specifically for the Trinity 3E. Now however Pele sports have replaced the synthetic upper with a soft Kangaroo Leather upper which will undoubtedly aid comfort and ball feel.
The fibre reinforced lightweight polymer hybrid outsole is a dual density fabrication created through molecular manipulation that results in an optimised rigidity directly aligned to the biomechanics of the foot.
One of the most unique aspects of the Trinity 3E is the patented stud geometry which harnesses the natural mid-foot motion, ensuring the earliest possible force generation, accelerating your rapid response rate. The stud tips are created from an advanced binary compound has been specifically engineered to naturally resist and reduce the likelihood of a rolled ankle or ‘inversion’ injury.
Along with the Black/High Risk Red K-Leather colourway Pele Sports have also released a great looking White/Red colourway for the synthetic upper. With boots (especially in the speed category) receiving more and more outlandish colourways, it is nice to see a simple black and white colourway being released. However we do think these would look great with a splash of Adidas’ ‘Electricity’ or Puma’s ‘Parachute Purple’.
ADIDAS F50 ADIZERO MICOACH – INFRARED/BLUE/WHITE
Having gotten a sneak peak on the feet of Liverpool’s Stewart Downing in the FA Cup Final over the weekend, we can now fully reveal the new Adidas F50 AdiZero MiCoach colourway – which is set to be the lead f50 colourway for the European Championships.
Adidas have released some genuinely eye-catching colourways for the AdiZero over the past but have opted for a slightly more understated colourway ahead of the Euros with this Infrared/Blue/White colourway.
Adidas will hope for a similarly successful European Championship as they had back in 2010 when the AdiZero was released and took the World Cup by storm scoring a total of 43 goals on their way to becoming the tournament’s top scoring boot.
The F50 AdiZero MiCoach boots feature Adidas’ Sprintweb which provides stability during high speed movements. The lightweight Sprintskin upper is a revolutionary single layer synthetic which provides incredible ball-feeling and reduced weight. Adidas groundbreaking Sprintframe uses geometrics and new stud construction to offer the perfect balance between lightweight and stability.
This new colourway – which are available from 1st June – is set to have a big summer as the likes of Lukas Podolski, David Silva, Arjen Robben and Ashley Young will all be in adidas’ headline F50 Infrared/Blue/White colourway in Poland & Ukraine.
ADIDAS PREDATOR LZ – INFRARED/WHITE/BLACK
No Predator release would be the same without a Black/Red/White colourway. The new Predator LZ has already broken the model in many ways has done so again with the release of the alternate Infrared/White/Black colourway.
The LZ is the 12th, weighs just225 grams and is most technologically advanced, unique looking and innovative Predator to ever be released. Five distinctive ‘lethal zones’ were developed in conjunction with some of the world’s leading players and aim to deliver greater ball control, touch, accuracy and power.
The ‘First Touch’ zone features recessed Predator SL rubber, which acts as a cushioning platform on the synthetic upper to give immediate ball contact. The raised, thicker 3-D shape on the inside vamp of the boot is known as the ‘Drive’ zone and follows the natural shape of the instep to create a rebound effect for greater distance and power.
The ‘Sweet Spot’ zone has a smaller surface area and has raised ribs on the medial side of the boot, with the purpose of generating greater spin and pace. The instep of the boots feature a ‘Pass’ zone with memory foam on the medial side of the boot to ensure consistency of passing, along with a 3-D sticky print with large surface area to increase ball contact time for more precise passing.
The ‘Dribble’ zone is a continuation of the SL rubber from the forefoot, to provide optimum grip on the ball for controlled dribbling. The ribs of the rubber are positioned on the lateral side of the boot and are designed to provide a small contact surface area with the ball which allow for a large number of quick ball contacts, spaced out to ensure optimum grip.
A newly engineered Hybridtouch upper combines the benefits of leather and synthetic – comfort, stability, reduced water uptake and the highest quality feel in all weather conditions. A Sprintframe construction uses geometrical learnings and offers the perfect balance between lightweight and stability. The Sprintframe outsoles to provides the Predator Lethal Zones with maximum grip and optimum pressure distribution on a firm or soft ground.
The Predator Lethal Zones joins the AdiZero and AdiPure 11Pro in offering miCoach support and is the first miCoach enabled Predator boot. Players can now track their performance stats such as distance, sprint count and maximum speed, then wirelessly transfer the data to a mobile phone or PC.
ADIDAS PREDATOR LETHAL ZONES UNLEASHED
After one of the most unique tease campaigns ever, Adidas have unveiled their 12th Predator – the most technologically advanced, unique looking and innovative Predator to ever be released.
Designed with five distinctive ‘lethal zones’ to deliver performance, the new Adidas Predator LZ was developed in conjunction with world-class players such as Van Persie (Arsenal FC), Xavi (FC Barcelona), Nasri (Manchester City FC), Nani (Manchester United FC) and Di Maria (FC Real Madrid), who tested and contributed valuable input to the development of the Predator LZ.
The eye-catching LZ features five zones of technology for ball control, touch, accuracy and power – all while still weighing in at an impressive 225 grams – making this boot a contender in the speed, control and power categories. The five deadly zones were highlighted in Adidas’ tease campaign and have been designed to master all aspects of your game.
The ‘First Touch’ zone, which was the first to be teased, sits on the forefoot area of the boots, and has recessed Predator SL rubber, which acts as a cushioning platform on the synthetic upper to give immediate ball contact.
The ‘Drive’ zone is raised and a thicker 3-D shape on the inside vamp of the boot, which follows the natural shape of the instep to create a rebound effect for greater distance and power.
The ‘Sweet Spot’ zone has a smaller surface area and has raised ribs on the medial side of the boot, with the purpose of generating greater spin and pace.
The ‘Pass’ zone is on the instep of the boots, with memory foam on the medial side of the boot to ensure consistency of passing, along with a 3-D sticky print with large surface area to increase ball contact time for more precise passing.
The ‘Dribble’ zone is a continuation of the SL rubber from the forefoot, to provide optimum grip on the ball for controlled dribbling. The ribs of the rubber are positioned on the lateral side of the boot and are designed to provide a small contact surface area with the ball which allow for a large number of quick ball contacts, spaced out to ensure optimum grip.
Supporting the five lethal zones is a newly engineered Hybridtouch upper which combines the benefits of leather and synthetic – comfort, stability, reduced water uptake and the highest quality feel in all weather conditions.
A Sprintframe construction uses geometrical learnings and offers the perfect balance between lightweight and stability. The Sprintframe was a game-changer when first launched on the F50 adizero range, and again comes in a choice of outsoles to provide these Predator Lethal Zones football boots with maximum grip and optimum pressure distribution on a firm or soft ground.
The Predator Lethal Zones joins the AdiZero and AdiPure 11Pro in offering miCoach support and is the first miCoach enabled Predator boot. Players can now track their performance stats such as distance, sprint count and maximum speed, then wirelessly transfer the data to a mobile phone or PC.
The new adidas Predator LZ football boots will debut on pitches across the globe this weekend in this Bright Blue/Infrared/Collegiate Navy/White colourway and are available to pre-order now ahead of being released on 1st June.
Arsenal star Robin Van Persie (who interestingly wore none of the teaser boots) said about the new boot; “If you want to be a top player it’s vital that you are an all-rounder and that’s what the new Predator Lethal Zones are about. The five areas on the boot cover where players touch and strike the ball and the design works to maximise accuracy, power and control. Based on my opinion, and the opinions of my fellow professional players, adidas have created the new Predator. It’s great that they listen to us carefully as we know how it should be and how it should feel and their expertise does the rest.”
ADIDAS PREDATOR LETHAL ZONES LAUNCH EVENT
Live event sees top footballers test their abilities against five deadly challenges
adidas yesterday launched the Predator Lethal Zones boot; the new boot was unleashed at a unique event pitting some of the best players in the World against each other in five deadly challenges designed to test every aspect of a player’s ability.
The launch event was created to showcase the capabilities of the new Predator Lethal Zones boot which is composed of five, super-light (SL) rubber and memory foam 3-D zones, each designed to support perfect ball control.
Leading global stars, including Manchester City’s Edin Dzeko and Manchester United’s Luis Nani and Tom Cleverly, took on the challenges and tested their abilities in the latest iteration of the World’s most famous football boot – the adidas Predator.
Luis Nani said from the event: “I’ve been involved in the design process for the new Predator Lethal Zones and I’m excited to see the final product and test it out across the 5 different zones. The boots are light, comfortable and help me with ball control whether I’m passing, shooting or dribbling.”
The five challenges at the specially converted venue in Manchester included;
Dribble Water Course; Designed around an automated slalom course to test the player’s fast paced dribbling abilities against a series of water blast sequences.
First Touch Air Cannon; Designed to test the player’s ability to control the ball at different heights and speeds, the First Touch Air Cannon Challenge will see a high-powered air cannon launch balls into the air for the players to control and then strike into two targets.
Sweet Spot Target Practice; Designed to demonstrate power and precision within a player’s passing, using the sweet spot zone to generate increased power without losing accuracy as they attempt to hit five static targets at different distances within a 30 second time window.
Drive Power Generation; Designed to test how much power players can generate using the raised and thicker 3-D shape on the forefoot, players will hit the ball as hard as they can into a specially designed pentagon that will measure and then display ball strike speed.
Pass Accuracy Showcase; Designed to test accuracy to the max, this challenge requires players to use the memory foam pad on the medial side of the boot to showcase their deadly control and accuracy.
“For the first time ever, Predator wearers have the complete weapon of control. We have been working with elite and amateur players for a number of years, and with Lethal Zones we have taken the Predator to a whole new level,” said Aubrey Dolan, product manager for Predator Lethal Zones.
ADIDAS PREDATOR LETHAL ZONES: DRIBBLE
The fifth and final Lethal Zone has been unveiled by Adidas – Dribble. With the final set of White/Orange boots set to hit fields tonight on the feet of Nani and Samir Nasri, The launch of the new Predator LZ is closer than ever.
Dribble is voodoo. He turns legs to jelly and feet to concrete. He zigs when you zag. Dribble is there and suddenly he’s not. When they think he is done. There is only deadly to come..
The SL rubber provides optimum grip on the ball for controlled dribbling. The ribs of the rubber positioned on the lateral side of the boot are designed to provide a small contact surface area with the ball and configured for a large number of quick ball contacts, spaced out to ensure optimum grip.
Be sure to look out for the new Lethal Zone on the feet of Nasri and Nani tonight as Manchester City host Manchester United.
