One of the best releases of the year in the boot world came in 2011 and that was the introduction of the Predator SL; a hybrid boot which features the F50 sprint frame and the style/build of the new adiPower Predator. Many consumers are comparing the SL to the regular Predators but before you get started and start to think you should stop because you cannot compare these boots because they are completely different boots.
The SL is made of a synthetic upper which is what you get when you buy a pair of the adizeros. The synthetic has its advantages as much as consumers like to hate on it but with the insertion of a synthetic upper to a boot it increases the boots durability along with making it very easy to break in. Along with the durability and the aspect of easy break in time the synthetic upper drastically decreases the weight of the boot which is what many consumers are all about. I do not know how many times I get asked that question…How much does the boot weigh??? With the weight of the boot decreased it allows players to still feel light and fast in not so great conditions like a rainy day or a water soaked pitch.
Just like on the adipower the SL version has the same off center lacing system that enables the boot to form a glove like fit around your foot and with this fit which I think is the best on the market allows your striking surface to increase so you have a better/bigger surface area to connect with the ball. The biggest complaint about the SL comes when you get to the Predator Element. In fact the SL has no Predator Element as all because in order to decrease the weight adidas had to forgo the technology in order to keep the weight of the boot down. Some consumers believe that if you call it the Predator SL you should have the technology because at the end of the day it is kind of like false advertising. However, my opinion and the statement I originally made is that you cannot compare these boots at all because with this release adidas created a concept boot for consumers to spark consumers and to show their creative side/imagination. In the end, the release/ introduction of the Predator SL was one of the most unique boot releases this year and from many consumers responses they like the idea of a concept lighter weight boot that has the properties of the predator but by no means is the Predator.
Blogger Note: Check out the teaser images of the next Predator SL color way. Once again, unlike any other boot this boot will fade from bright green to a navy all the way back to the heel. By far this is one of the best color ways I have seen in the boot!
