Attention, all: the new Adidas World Cup boots are out, inspired by the ball itself. It's that time of year again (admittedly, much, much later than usual).
Some of the best boots of 2022 now have a new colour scheme. Our favourite Adidas boots of the year are now emblazoned with colour, ready for the Qatari heat in honour of the stunning Al Rihla ball, which will be used at the tournament.
Remember when Zinedine Zidane wore golden Predators in 2006? Get ready for another Adidas athlete to create iconic memories in some of these.
Adidas World Cup boots: There are new updates to the Predator, X and Copa Sense boots
All three are stunning boots that offer the best new technology that the German brand can boast – all three have soft ground and firm ground options, while all three are solid options for anyone looking for winter boots.
Adidas X SPEEDPORTAL
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The Adidas X SPEEDPORTAL boots(Image credit: Adidas)
Lionel Messi modelling the Adidas X SPEEDPORTAL boots(Image credit: Adidas)
Adidas X SPEEDPORTAL
Boots straight from the feet of Mohamed Salah – via Rick and Morty
Our expert review:
Specifications
Colourway: Clear Aqua / Solar Red / Power Blue
Sizes: 3.5-13
As worn by: Mohamed Salah, Alessia Russo, Lionel Messi
Reasons to buy
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Redesigned heel
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The lightest boots about
Released in conjunction with a specially made Rick and Morty short, the Adidas X SPEEDPORTAL boots are a natural evolution from the last X model while upgrading on the look, feel and comfort of the model.
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Adidas Predator Edge+
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The Adidas Predator Edge boots(Image credit: Adidas)
Jude Bellingham posing with the Adidas Predator Edge boots(Image credit: Adidas)
Adidas Predator Edge+
The Preds are in their renaissance and cooler than ever
Our expert review:
Specifications
Colourway: Cloud White / Solar Yellow / Power Blue
Sizes: 6-13
As worn by: David Alaba, Paul Pogba, Millie Bright
Reasons to buy
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Four zones to aid with touch
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Lighter than ever
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Extremely comfortable
The Predator is basically the Routemaster bus of football: a design classic that pops up in everyday life without you so much as noticing these days… and actually, the updated versions are cooler than many of the vintage models.
Controversial? Yeah, but we're going there. While old Preds were given the task of simply improving David Beckham's sweeping crosses, the Predator Edge are tailor-made for the modern baller, with panels all over to aid control, walloping from 30 yards and, of course, the occasional Goldenballs-style ping. The Predators are well and truly in their renaissance – and we're loving it.
Adidas Copa Sense+
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The Adidas Copa Sense boots(Image credit: Adidas)
Pedri with the Adidas Copa Sense boots(Image credit: Adidas)
Colourway: Core Black / Bright Cyan / Team Solar Yellow
Sizes: 5-13
As worn by: Joao Felix, Jude Bellingham, Pedri
Reasons to buy
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Classy design
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Light and weightless
Adidas do "no-frills" awesomely well when they want to and the Copa Sense is testament to that. Worn by the likes of Jude Bellingham and Joao Felix, the Copa Sense is a defined understatement, stripping back the football boot to its bare essentials.
These boots are immensely comfortable, perfect for any player who prides themselves on their first touch and despite the simplistic design, they look hella cool – whatever colour you get them in.
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Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
