When it comes to one of my favorite boots on the market the Predator LZ has to be in the mix. In terms of fit, comfort and performance not many other boots compare in my opinion. With the off center lacing combined with the sprint frame out-sole the boot which comes in at 7.9 is a rare hybrid between speed and power. Nowadays plenty of boots are light but they lack stability and a lock down affect that provides that new shoe feel whenever you go to put them on. With the Predator LZ not only do you get support but you get a tremendous fit that stays consistent!
So when ever a new color way drops I am usually busy emailing trying to get the latest release from adidas because I think the Predator LZ is a special boot. A major point of difference on the latest release from adidas is the new hybrid touch upper adidas has used to make up the boot. With hybrid touch like kanga lite it mirrors the properties of natural leather but provides a more durable upper with less water intake.
Compared to kanga lite used by Nike the hybrid touch upper used by adidas is more durable and form fitting in my opinion. When I first reviewed the Predator LZ I put in well over 40 hours and the upper on the boot stayed consistent and kept its form which really surprised me. Many times especially in Nike boots, the upper seems to wear down and lose its form/fit. However, with the hybrid touch on the LZ the upper is very durable and provides one of the best fits in the game for probably the longest period of time I have ever seen on any boot.
As for the zone technology, I am a fan. I think it is a point of difference and no other boot on the market offers what the LZ has. I believe the zones do aid in control and swerve but at the end of the day if the player does not know how to curve a ball the boots will not do it for them.
Checkout the Predator LZ review below: