25 years ago to the day, David Beckham changed the world with just one swing of the right leg.
That's right: it was today in 2001 that Beckham sent England to the World Cup with one of the greatest performances of all time against Greece – culminating in that iconic free-kick – and Adidas have brought back those beautiful boots to celebrate.
Who says nothing ever happens over international break!?
A third-generation signature Predator boot, co-designed with Beckham, this drop celebrates the original Precision model that the then-Three Lions captain took to the Old Trafford pitch wearing in October 2001.
Becks always opted for the coloured options back then – with this white/light grey boot becoming a staple for future Preds.
“The boot draws inspiration from the colourway worn on that day, with clean white and red execution that blends football heritage with elevated craftsmanship,” Adidas tell us now.
There's a return for that classic Trefoil logo, too: no, the originals didn't feature the moniker but with these boots looking into the past, Adi have re-imagined the Precision boots for a second version of the boots – The Predator Precision Remade – that, somehow, feels even more retro. Yep, we're spoiled.
“A defining feature of the design is the inclusion of the Trefoil logo, appearing for only the second time in Predator history,” they say.
“Having first featured on Beckham’s debut special edition Predator release in 2024, which sold out within 24 hours, the Trefoil has quickly become synonymous with David Beckham Predator models, creating a distinctive bridge between adidas Originals heritage and one of football's most iconic boot franchises.”
As you can imagine, the boots are absolutely stunning, with very few differences from the ones that Goldenballs strutted about in during his pomp.
There are subtle touches, like the word ‘Beckham’ sewed into the tongue, and a No.7 emblazoned on the heel of the boot, just as the man himself used to customise his boots with.
The Remade pairs, meanwhile, have the classic Beckham Adidas logo on the heel instead, with the Trefoil appearing in the three stripes: they're classic, but with all the new technology you'd expect.
“Inspired by Adidas' latest Predator Elite FT L-Tech concept, pairing traditional leather craftsmanship with modern performance innovation, the boot features a premium leather forefoot that delivers the soft touch and comfort synonymous with the game's most beloved leather boots, while retaining the lightweight support and performance technologies of the modern Predator,” the German manufacturer tells us now.
Predator Precision
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Predator Precision Remade
Image credit: Adidas
“Few moments in football history capture the spirit of Predator quite like David Beckham's free kick against Greece,” says Sam Handy, General Manager of Adidas Football. “It showcased the precision, confidence and control that have defined both Beckham's legacy and the Predator franchise for more than three decades.
“With this special edition release, we wanted to honour that moment through a design that combines authentic football heritage, premium craftsmanship and modern performance innovation."
Yep, that's right: special edition. These are limited, so be fast or be last…
