That’s right, the adidas Predator Accelerator is back on the market, more than two years later. Back in July and August 2018, adidas unveiled two remakes, which many considered to be the releases of the year, thanks primarily to the adidas Predator Accelerator Yellow Electricity. The launch of the ‘remake’ was a massive hit, as it was one of the most iconic boots in history, particularly due to the difficulty in getting hold of a pair. As was the case with the Yellow Electricity version, the second release—featuring the original black/red/white Predator Accelerator colourway—was, technologically speaking, a virtually exact replica of the 1998 model; Kangaroo leather, the same cuts… unlike the 2014 version, a remake less identical than the current 2018 one, where we could see a completely seamless upper, including heat-sealed panels on that occasion and replacing the kangaroo leather with a material called Hybrid Touch. The 2014 ‘Revenge Pack’ from adidas was a very good remake.
Predator Accelerator Hyperlative Pack
The Eternal Class Predator Accelerator went largely unnoticed recently. Perhaps the black colour didn’t help matters much. That’s curious, given the target audience for this sort of ‘remake’.
As for the design, we must say that it is something special, something truly outstanding. The passion that has characterised the three-stripe brand for decades is, as always, evident in this new collection, which – as one would expect – centres on the adidas Predator Freak+ boot from the Superlative Pack.
On the natural leather upper, we find the distinctive “Predator Element” – those rubber panels running along the toe of the boot. This technology, introduced in 1994 on the first adidas Predator, has gradually become smaller over time, but has remained for two reasons: firstly, to form the cornerstone of adidas’s marketing strategy, and secondly, to give players the opportunity to generate greater speed and spin on their shots with “curve”.
With the 1998 version, the tongue was made smaller; at the time, it was more common to see square tongues that completely covered the laces on the upper. What remained unchanged was its red colour, a true icon of the three-stripe brand. Moving on to the exterior redesign achieved back then and which we’ll enjoy once again today, featuring the unmistakable adidas stripes that are more elongated than on its predecessor—a detail that makes this boot look even more impressive.
Naturally, there are several aspects of this masterpiece that have inevitably had to be left behind, such as its laces. On this occasion, the 2021 Predator Accelerator from the Hyperlative Pack features so-called ‘mouse-tail’ laces, as the ends where we tie the laces are wider than the section where the tightening pressure is applied. Another difference from the version released over 20 years ago is the studs. The 1998 version had the iconic laminated studs, so much so that they appear symbolically on the insole. Nowadays, with conical studs, they’re a real hit, as the reality is that the soles made today are better, lighter and with studs adapted to today’s playing surfaces – and let’s not forget that these boots are made for playing football, not for sitting on a shelf. On top of all this, adidas continues to bring its football designs to street shoes, featuring incredibly comfortable cushioning technology – something that die-hard fans like us can’t help but appreciate.
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