NEW DAVID BECKHAM ADIDAS ADIPOWER PREDATOR
Yesterday was the start of the 2011 MLS Playoffs and although there was some great action, the most eye-catching thing on the field was undoubtedly David Beckham’s new Prime Ink Blue/White/Electricity Adidas AdiPower Predators.
As usual the new Beckham (or DB) colourway features a synthetic upper rather than the standard Taurus calf leather due to Beckham’s animal rights beliefs. One noticeable change on the new DB boots is the inclusion of Beckham’s new logo. His previous ‘free kick’ logo has featured on his previous signature colourways but this is the first time his new logo – which is his name with a soccer ball shaped cutout – has featured.
Beckham’s personal pair feature his usual array personalizations such as the name of his four children, his squad number 23, a custom insole as well as the English and American flags on the heels above his new logo.
Beckham showed off his new boots on his Facebook page last Thursday but debuted his new flashy colourway, which replaces his comparatively understated previous Gold/Red colourway, for LA Galaxy as they beat New York Red Bulls 1-0 at the Red Bull Arena yesterday.
BECKHAM CELEBRTES DAUGHTERS BIRTH IN PINK BOOTS
David Beckham was one of the original boot customizers when he began adding numbers and names to his boots. These days the names of his boys Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz have been stitched on the instep of his boots. That list however now includes their baby sister Harper Seven.
To celebrate the birth of their new daughter David Beckham turned out for LA Galaxy against his former club Real Madrid in a pair of bespoke White/Pink/Electricity Adidas AdiPower Predator boots.Beckham and the Galaxy were hosting Real Madrid in the opening game of the Herbalife World Football Challenge at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum yesterday (Real Madrid won 4-1).
We are used to Beckham wearing unique boots as the ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star has is own line of Adidas Predator boots we know as the ‘DB’ range but as far as we know this is a once off boot colourway and will not be available for purchase.
If you think they look familiar you are probably right. Beckham’s special boots look a lot like the recently released Ladies White/Pink/Black AdiPower Predator Adidas launched for the Women’s World Cup.
ADIDAS DAVID BECKHAM ADIPOWER PREDATOR
Last night we were given a early glimpse of David Beckham’s new signature AdiPower Predator colourway and now TRW gives you a closer look at the new Gold/Red/Black DB AdiPower Predator colourway.
Beckham is the ultimate symbol of Adidas football and has been a Predator icon for years. Beckham maybe heading towards the end of his career but there is no doubt his image is still worth plenty and it is no surprise that Adidas have added a DB colourway to new AdiPower Predator range.
Beckham’s new boots are an interesting Gold/Red/Black colourway and were seen for the first time when the ex-Manchester United star returned to Old Trafford to take part in fellow club legend Gary Neville’s testimonial match at Old Trafford. This is not Beckham’s first pair of gold Predators as the LA Galaxy midfielder was presented with a limited edition pair of Predator PowerSwerve boots to mark his 100th cap for England. However this is the first time they are released as an official retail colouraway.
The new AdiPower Predator features a Taurus calf leather but Beckam;s boots will have a synthetic Predator’s due to animal rights beliefs and are therefore 10g lighter than the standard leather adiPower, weighing just 225g.
Adidas’ well know SprintFrame (which we know from the AdiZero) features a redesigned Predator PowerSpine from the Predator X, to allow additional energy transfer directly from the foot into the ball by preventing the foot from over bending while still allowing for comfortable running movements thanks to the flex grooves which keep the element highly flexible in the right direction.
The new re-engineered silicon rubber Predator Element is split into two zones. The first zone is an aggressive, structured surface which integrates the Adidas stripes is the ‘Power Zone’. The 3D fins give rebound upon ball impact, generating additional striking power from the boot. The second ‘Swerve Zone’ features a hexagonal pattern. The even and soft surface provides a longer contact time with the ball, resulting in higher friction and ultimately higher swerve.
The new Gold/Red/Black DB AdiPower Predators are due for release from in mid July
BECKHAM DEBUTS NEW ADIPOWER PREDATOR
Manchester United legend Gary Neville bid farewell to football last night in a testimonial game against Juventus. The Class of ’92 got together to honor the United right back but it was Neville’s old teammate David Beckham who stole the limelight. Not only were United fans around the world excited to see Beckham pull on a Red Devils jersey once again but eyes were also drawn to his Adidas football boots.
The new Adidas Predator AdiPower boots are set for release soon and it seems that Golden Balls will be getting his own signature colourway – Gold/Red. We have heard rumors of a new DB boot from Adidas but Neville’s testimonial at the Theatre of Dreams certainly wasn’t the place we expected to see them first!
Adidas must have known the kind of hype Beckham would create appearing for United and figured it was the perfect time to give us a taste of his new signature colourway. Beckham’s boots featured his flag/number personlisation along with his bespoke ‘free-kick’ logo on the heel.
Stay tuned to TRW for more on Beckham’s new Gold/Red DB adiPower Predator football boots.
BECKHAM TRAINS WITH SPURS FIRST TEAM SQUAD
David Beckham arrived at Tottenham Hotspur’s training ground yesterday with question marks still hanging over whether the England star will pull on a Spurs shirt or not. At present Beckham will only train with Spurs – until the 10th of February.
Negotiations between Tottenham and Beckham’s club, Los Angeles Galaxy, are still on going, with Spurs – and especially Harry Redknapp – hoping that a deal can be reached. The two stumbling blocks seem to be his wages and the date he must return to America. Spur won’t feel that it is worth their while to sign Beckham if he has to be back in the USA earlier in February.
Beckham trained with the first team squad today and seemed to be enjoying him self as he participated in all the drills and exercises with the squad including fellow England teammates Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe and understudy Aaron Lennon. Talking about fellow Englishmen… Spurs fans would have been pleased to see Beckham’s former Real Madrid teammate Jonathan Woodgate in training (far left). The England centre back has struggled with a groin injury and hasn’t played for over a year.
We think Beckham looked pretty good in the Spurs training gear. His bespoke White/Uniform Blue/Silver Adidas Predator X boots would look great with the Spurs kit. Beckham, who trained in the number 77 kit, was well know for wearing number 7 for Manchester United and England but had to change when he arrived at Real Madrid. He was given 23 which he took to the LA Galaxy. It will be interesting to see what number he wore if a loan deal can be agreed. I wont be 7 nor 23 as Aaron Lennon and Carlo Cudicini already have those squad numbers.
“It is great to have him here. Everybody has worked hard to get him here and we were hoping that he could come and play, obviously.” Said Harry Redknapp. “He is a fit lad and looks like he’s in a great condition and looks after himself. He is a model professional.”
EXCLUSIVE: NEW ADIDAS PREDATOR X DB COLOURWAY
Adidas have released their newest colourway offerings just in time for you to start planning your holiday purchases. With the release of the new Electricity/Poppy/Black and Black/White/Electricity Predator X boots comes the new White/Uniform Blue DB colourway.
Beckham is an icon in Predator circles – an achievement not to be laughed off, as the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Patrick Vieira, Raul, Michael Ballack, Xavi and Steven Gerrard have all been avid Predator wearers as well. Beckham has worn a handful of bespoke colourways and Adidas have now given him this new White/Uniform Blue colourway. They replace his previous Red/White colourway which were supposed to make their debut during the World Cup. This new White/Uniform Blue combination will compliment his LA Galaxy kit much better than the red DBs.
Unfortunately the White/Uniform Blue DB Predator X colourway will not be available in South Africa.
BECKHAM RETURNS WITH RED ADIDAS PREDATOR X DB
This weekend saw David Beckham make his long awaited return to competitive football since the Achilles tendon injury he picked up while on loan for AC Milan. The injury put him on the sidelines for six months – the longest injury-induced absence in his 17-year career.
Beckham played the last 20 minutes of LA Galaxy’s clash with Columbus Crew at the Home Depot Centre after coming on for Juninho. The 35 year old looked eager to impress – maybe a little too eager as he was booked just 4 minutes after coming on for a foul on Emmanuel Ekpo.
The ex-England skipper’s desire to impress is fueled by his keenness to return to the England fold. “I’d like to be available to play for England. If I’m fit then I’m sure the manager will consider me,” said Beckham, “As positive a person as I am when I did the injury, doubts go through your mind, ‘Am I ever going to play again?’. Being back out there and being fit again makes it sweet.” Beckham knows he still has a lot of work ahead of him before he can expect a call from Capello. “It’s been a quick recovery and I’m happy with that but I’ve never been out of the game for such a long time and after being out there 10 minutes, I was dying. I finished strong, though, and I’m happy to come through it.”
The other exciting part about Beckham’s return was the fact that we got to see him for the first time in a competitive match wearing his bespoke Adidas Predator X DB boots. The England star was seen in a pair in South Africa but Saturday marked the first time he wore them in a match situation and we must say that they looked great on the pitch!
Beckham’s boots are truly unique. The Collegiate Red/White Predators were designed specifically for him but the customization doesn’t stop there. Beckham can’t seem to move on from the PowerSwerve sole-plate which was well disguised by Adidas who re-configured the studs and ‘coloured in’ the PowerServe chamber on his boots.
Beckham and Adidas have a long history and it was also the first time Beckham wore a new Adidas Tech-Fit designed jersey. Adidas are the contracted kit supplier to all the MLS teams. This is their offering to LA Galaxy for the 2010 season:
ADIDAS PREDATOR X BECKHAM
During the World Cup, David Beckham was spotted training in a pair of red Predator X boots. Well Adidas have now launched the new Adidas Predator X Beckham Football Boots – Collegiate Red/White.
These boots would have looked amazing with the England kit (as they would with his old Manchester United kit…) and it is a pity we didn’t get to see him wear them in South Africa.
Taurus Supremacy:
Taurus leather combines a natural look, light weight, high abrasion and weatherproof features. Its specially designed weatherproof tanning and new nanotechnology in the finishing process ensures lower water absorption and superior resistance, guaranteeing a lightweight shoe throughout the game in any weather conditions.
PREDATOR®:
Engineered PREDATOR® element integrated in the boot’s swerve zone that increases the contact time with the ball and provides a higher friction rate on a greater contact area, ensuring even more swerve, control and accuracy. The element’s new compound is thinner, softer and more flexible, giving the player a more natural feel and improved ball contact when shooting.
ADIDAS ORIGINALS
OK. So it’s not quite football… but it is related. Adidas, having been seemingly out-viraled by Nike, have released their own wave of ingenious adverts and video virals. This one is an advert for their lifestyle range called ‘Originals’ and features Adidas golden boy David Beckham. We really enjoyed the Star Wars spoof and corny DB jabs.
DAVID BECKHAM: A WORLD CUP (BOOT) LEGACY
Some people (or teams) seem to have all the luck. Every four years a World Cup rolls around. Only one team can win and it’s often the one surrounded with the least fuss. England can’t seem to build up to the World Cup finals (or any competition for that matter) without some sort of scandal or injury woe. One of the men who has received a fair bit of criticism and public maligning is David Beckham. It seems that Golden Balls is never ‘liked’. He is only ever loved and adored, or hated and hung by the media.
Beckham is an Adidas icon and has been wearing their Predator line of boots since he began his career. With a ruptured Achilles tendon, Beckham’s chances of making a fourth World Cup are now gone. It is a loss for Adidas and brand Beckham but it is also a loss for football.
We take a look back at the boots and defining moments of Becks’ World Cup legacy.
Fifa World Cup 1998 France
David Beckham used his Adidas Predator Accelerator boots in a moment of madness as he kicked out at Diego Simeone. Beckham was sent off and England were knocked out on penalties. His return to England was met with much criticism and abuse as he bore the brunt of the blame for their elimination.
Fifa World Cup 2002 Korea/Japan
Beckham retuned to take his revenge on Argentina as his powerfully struck penalty sent the South Americans out of the World Cup. He couldn’t have asked for a sweeter strike from his Adidas Predator Mania football boots. England went on to lose to Brazil (the eventual winners) in the quarter-finals.
Fifa World Cup 2006 Germany
Beckham’s third World Cup again ended in agony. This time it was both physical and emotional. It would prove to be the last time Beckham would captain the Three Lions. England were again knocked out in the quarter-finals, this time by Portugal. Beckham, wearing Adidas Predators had to be substituted after half time due to an injury. He later stepped down as captain in an emotionally charged press conference.
Fifa World Cup 2010 South Africa
David Beckham’s desire to play in four World Cups drove him to move to AC Milan on loan during the MLS off season. The move helped him secure a place in Fabio Cappelo’s squad through the qualifying campaign. He would have donned his new, unique Adidas Predator X football boots as the world watched. It is not to be unfortunately. Beckham’s career is in no way finished. He will most likely never play in a World Cup again however.
