When the Adidas Predator 18+ and 19+ came out, I was so stoked and right away I fell in love with them. The material was soft and it felt great when I wore them. I also liked the height of the ankle primeknit on those models compared to the Mutator and Freak. However, I did gave the Mutator a chance but it just didn’t cut it for me. I wasn’t very impressed with the material and around the midfoot area it was very uncomfortable for me.
Just got the 19+ second hand on eBay, near mint condition. They lock my foot in incredibly and are the most comfortable boots I’ve worn to date fitting my wide foot very well. I decided on the older model because I just don’t like how the edge, mutator or freaks looked as well as them sounding uncomfortable as hell.
i just got a pair of the new freak+ TF and the ball grip is insane, better than anything ive had.. the laceless thing at some point let my feet a little bit loose inside when doing sharp direction changes.. shooting or passing with this one is next level
For me adidas and all manufacturers could have just kept the old designs for longer as I don’t buy new boots because they released a new design I by them because my old boots are worn out and I really would simply like a new pair of the same design. The 1990s predators made with leather with the predator elements sown in were durable effective and a great boot. ( if they were good enough for Becks and Zizou they are good enough to keep making forever) so the fact that they didn’t change the design much after only one year is no problem to me if the design is good don’t change it. BUT..... the truth is these are NOT durable infact none of the mesh textile uppers have been read the reviews from actual customers on adidas’s web site these thing fall apart way faster then the old K-leather upper boots and the older boots in general. And they cost a paycheck for most young buyers who don’t have high paying jobs yet. (And the knock down models are even less durable)
I agree on the improvement. I find when a boot silo experiences complete revamp and makeovers from model to model a representation of "lack of direction" from the brand. But the Predator Freak+ update from the Predator 20+ sticks to what was working. So to completely redo the Freak+ would be counter productive. The weak points of the 20+ included, for me, lock down around the ankle, ease of getting the boot on, grip being on a larger surface area of the boot... These have all been addressed. All the while adding some cool aesthetic touches (stripes on the medial side, PREDATOR brand on the tongue). I enjoy the lockdown and fit wayyy more in the Freak than the 20. Much more snug around the top of the ankle region. This alone has taken the Predator from being a kick around boot, to a near gameday boot for me. The lockdown was improved that much for me. The grip being dispersed to a larger area is also an improvement I didn't know was needed. But it is a welcomed change. Now I'm just waiting for the traditional Black/Red/White colorway 👀 adidas Predator Freak+ - "Don't fix what isn't broken"
Surely it is a matter of time until Adidas release a TRUE Predator, with a leather upper. At this point I'll settle for a leather forefoot with rubber striking elements, but I don't understand why they wouldn't just release two models - a leather variant to go with the synthetic/knit or whatever you want to call it. I'd be amazed if they didn't sell well.
The narrowest midfoot boot I've ever put on, it's not consistent with the rest of the boot at all and just makes it horribly uncomfortable. Subjectively of course.
What grip maan 😄 Cleat prices are high af due to people like yours. Don’t let em treat you like a fool bro. Always ask reasonable questions before buying sth new. If there is no logical answer, don’t give a shit.
the only thing i dislike is the colorway... they should bring these out in colorways with a lot of white or silver with little black and red . i mean imagine beckham's precisions colorway on this boot.
From the look of the boots they look awesome but when I buy them they are a failure (like if you agree)and I have ALWAYS wondered on the predators what are little spikes on the boot🤔but I looooove the color of the new predator freak(I think that is how you spell it)and is there any kids boots?and is there predator freak in laces?
I have the 20.1. got them around March or so of last year. I think I have lost a couple of spikes. That being said, I believe the 20+ and Freaks have softer spikes, so they could break down quicker
My son has had them for several weeks, practicing with his team 3 days a week, and hasn’t even had one chip yet. Games start soon, so that could change, but so far so good.
We started putting giant airfoil wings on boots for ULTIMATE DOWNFORCE LOCKDOWN in the heel 🤯😂 I think another reason a lot of people might not like this version is that the “demon spikes” have quite serious durability issues (especially for single pair owners) not just single spikes falling off, but sometimes even peeling back entirely, damaging the upper and busting an entire hole through them🤦🏻♂️ so to see something so similar makes one wonder if the same issues will be present or if they’ve done anything to improve it’s durability 🤷🏻♂️
If people questioning about Adidas that they did not change to much in new model...then think about Nike ,they literally sell same boots with different colour for past 4 years🤣🤣🤣
I think some of the consumers should know that adidas are more or less going with their own two year product lifecycle and where changes won’t be drastic looks wise or upper but with subtle changes. Won’t be until 2022 where I Do think there will be a drastic change for example look the x18 X19 which the X19 was more of the same boot with slight changes to the upper
I don't think that it's so much a matter of better or worse, they're just two very different football boots. Which one would be better for you would all depend on your preferences when it comes to fit and feel.
I wear the 20s on a ag pitch and even though some of the spikes have fallen off, most of them are still perfect. And I’ve been using them for half a year already
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adidas seriously needs to stop putting "predator" on the bags, i'm getting weird looks...
ur profile pic 🤣🤣🤣
If you are barca fan sub to talk fcb more talk fcb and barcaboy103
@@jamesmccaul2945 I was just suggesting since I saw they were sub to a barca channel
@@jamesmccaul2945 I also asked if u are a barca fan because I wasn't sure
@@itsnitzia haha you’re all sure now.
Three stripes on the instep reminds me a lot of the Predator Instict
Exqctly what i thought when i saw it
Yeah, but just imagine the ankle support you're getting from that 23 inch sock/heel fabric/thing sticking up the the back
better ankle support than the mercurial, I can definitely feel the difference
I assume you're talking about the superfly
The spikes fall off
@@franciscoybighartson8854 how easily?
@@FutureHNDRXX very easily 1 or 2 after a good few kicks
When the Adidas Predator 18+ and 19+ came out, I was so stoked and right away I fell in love with them. The material was soft and it felt great when I wore them. I also liked the height of the ankle primeknit on those models compared to the Mutator and Freak. However, I did gave the Mutator a chance but it just didn’t cut it for me. I wasn’t very impressed with the material and around the midfoot area it was very uncomfortable for me.
Just ordered these, that helped
Just got the 19+ second hand on eBay, near mint condition. They lock my foot in incredibly and are the most comfortable boots I’ve worn to date fitting my wide foot very well. I decided on the older model because I just don’t like how the edge, mutator or freaks looked as well as them sounding uncomfortable as hell.
i’m not hating them. i can’t even afford them so imma just mind my business 😅
Lol
i just got a pair of the new freak+ TF and the ball grip is insane, better than anything ive had.. the laceless thing at some point let my feet a little bit loose inside when doing sharp direction changes.. shooting or passing with this one is next level
Let’s just wait to see what Adidas do with this predator if they continue doing signature boots for pogba
The amount of ankle support is unreal, i think that not even a bullet could penetrate that collar!
Don’t be surprised when the military starts to give every soldier bulletproof Predator freak’s to wear
*Laughs in Superfly 8 dynamic fit collar
@@jacklowry1914 😂😂
@@carlosvalverde2928 so true, that thing could stop a .50 Cal
The spikes fall off
For me adidas and all manufacturers could have just kept the old designs for longer as I don’t buy new boots because they released a new design I by them because my old boots are worn out and I really would simply like a new pair of the same design. The 1990s predators made with leather with the predator elements sown in were durable effective and a great boot. ( if they were good enough for Becks and Zizou they are good enough to keep making forever) so the fact that they didn’t change the design much after only one year is no problem to me if the design is good don’t change it. BUT..... the truth is these are NOT durable infact none of the mesh textile uppers have been read the reviews from actual customers on adidas’s web site these thing fall apart way faster then the old K-leather upper boots and the older boots in general. And they cost a paycheck for most young buyers who don’t have high paying jobs yet. (And the knock down models are even less durable)
I’m a big fan of this boot. I just don’t like the colorway
I got the pink/black one and it looks siiick
I got the black with navy (dark) blue.
Midfoot is just ridiculously tight imo but apart from that great boots with exceptional ankle support
Same here, I don’t know they changed the shape from the predator 18 and 19+
Lmao
I agree on the improvement. I find when a boot silo experiences complete revamp and makeovers from model to model a representation of "lack of direction" from the brand. But the Predator Freak+ update from the Predator 20+ sticks to what was working. So to completely redo the Freak+ would be counter productive.
The weak points of the 20+ included, for me, lock down around the ankle, ease of getting the boot on, grip being on a larger surface area of the boot... These have all been addressed. All the while adding some cool aesthetic touches (stripes on the medial side, PREDATOR brand on the tongue). I enjoy the lockdown and fit wayyy more in the Freak than the 20. Much more snug around the top of the ankle region. This alone has taken the Predator from being a kick around boot, to a near gameday boot for me. The lockdown was improved that much for me. The grip being dispersed to a larger area is also an improvement I didn't know was needed. But it is a welcomed change.
Now I'm just waiting for the traditional Black/Red/White colorway 👀
adidas Predator Freak+ - "Don't fix what isn't broken"
I will say however that getting these boots on is a bit difficult with my Pure Grip socks though ;)
but that is to be expected of any grip socks.
do review on ter stegen predator freak goalkeepin gloves
I’m just gonna the copa 20+ they look amazing
I reccomend getting the laced versions tbh.
The best part of your videos: the stringbag rating
Surely it is a matter of time until Adidas release a TRUE Predator, with a leather upper. At this point I'll settle for a leather forefoot with rubber striking elements, but I don't understand why they wouldn't just release two models - a leather variant to go with the synthetic/knit or whatever you want to call it.
I'd be amazed if they didn't sell well.
There is a newish leather predator bro
Josh, what would be your ideal cleat in your head? What features would it have if you could be super conceptual with it??
can you do a predator 20 plus vs the freak plus and the vapor 14 maybe idk
Yooo José pure grip socks are awesome! Love you
They’re trusox for the poor 😭😭😭 i fucken love it dude 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Hi Josh, great review, but what would you add or take from the new predator freak?
Meanwhile... I'm here like I just bought the 20.1 6 months ago and am wanting these because they look so much better.
The narrowest midfoot boot I've ever put on, it's not consistent with the rest of the boot at all and just makes it horribly uncomfortable. Subjectively of course.
Is the predator freak plus freakier than the freak.1??
With a takedown model review a quick review of the turf ones would be awesome
literally just waiting for the new Copas to drop
Same, any clue when they drop? I love Copa’s
@@footballknowledgehd2996 probably before March
It's already released, Copa sense
You should make a video about how you ship grip socks‼️‼️
People dislike them because demon skin just isnt as grippy as ACC
ACC isn't for grip 😂
What grip maan 😄 Cleat prices are high af due to people like yours. Don’t let em treat you like a fool bro. Always ask reasonable questions before buying sth new. If there is no logical answer, don’t give a shit.
the only thing i dislike is the colorway... they should bring these out in colorways with a lot of white or silver with little black and red . i mean imagine beckham's precisions colorway on this boot.
Because of the flap on top of the boot, that's legit the reason why
From the look of the boots they look awesome but when I buy them they are a failure (like if you agree)and I have ALWAYS wondered on the predators what are little spikes on the boot🤔but I looooove the color of the new predator freak(I think that is how you spell it)and is there any kids boots?and is there predator freak in laces?
I can’t wait to get them, just can’t afford them and maybe a different color
The spikes fall off
I think this seems like a great boot.
Wait til u buy
@@itz.fatimalopezzz8991 what you mean Are were the bad
This looks like a fighter jet🤣🤣🤣
Any news on when the blackout versions will drop? It was supposed to be in January
How long do the spikes last? When using them prolly like 1-2 times a week? I’m just curious so that I know if their high price is worth the risk
I have the 20.1. got them around March or so of last year. I think I have lost a couple of spikes. That being said, I believe the 20+ and Freaks have softer spikes, so they could break down quicker
My son has had them for several weeks, practicing with his team 3 days a week, and hasn’t even had one chip yet. Games start soon, so that could change, but so far so good.
Ur a legend if u had or liked the pink predators tht released a few years ago.
Does anyone know if the number of predator freak is the same with the old one?
Question what style is the widest because I have wide feet
The spikes fall off too readily, a bit sad Adidas. Still a good boot.
We started putting giant airfoil wings on boots for ULTIMATE DOWNFORCE LOCKDOWN in the heel 🤯😂
I think another reason a lot of people might not like this version is that the “demon spikes” have quite serious durability issues (especially for single pair owners) not just single spikes falling off, but sometimes even peeling back entirely, damaging the upper and busting an entire hole through them🤦🏻♂️ so to see something so similar makes one wonder if the same issues will be present or if they’ve done anything to improve it’s durability 🤷🏻♂️
Do they really profit overall on pro football boots?
It is no surprise they don't bring new changes often, just like the Copa series in 18, 19, 20 arguably.
I actually like these better than the old predators
When you think ur first then you reload you be like 😐
do a review video on adidas predator freak. 3
Can anyone tell me where I can buy them PLEASE. I’ve been looking but they’re sold out everywhere. If anyone knows PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TELL ME
Lmao just watched a vid saying “why does everybody love the new predators” on oh my goal🤣
It has a better overall look compared to prev model
Why have brands moved away from the wearable finishes?
So in the beginning who throws you the box?
Hai josh... i'm wearing copa 17.1 with size 7uk.. if i'm about to buy freak+, do i need to up size 0.5 which mean 7.5uk?
a thing they looks and can be a great boot
Just release a predator made of leather with one striking element and don’t make it 350$ or a special release and boom everything will be great.
If people questioning about Adidas that they did not change to much in new model...then think about Nike ,they literally sell same boots with different colour for past 4 years🤣🤣🤣
I hate the sock part, make it like the Predator 20!
I think some of the consumers should know that adidas are more or less going with their own two year product lifecycle and where changes won’t be drastic looks wise or upper but with subtle changes. Won’t be until 2022 where I Do think there will be a drastic change for example look the x18 X19 which the X19 was more of the same boot with slight changes to the upper
I've only heard great reviews for these cleats
Easier but effortless
i’ve recently bought a pair of these, does the high collar go floppy after putting the boots on/taking them off? thanks
Hmm u did something wrong
React to gignac’s Charlie boots
A Charly PFX Gignac review would be interesting!
That collar is higher than my iq
People complain that the boot didn't change much from the previous model.
Copa 19 and 20
:|
Snwy I have the 19.3 Copas
The only wish I had is a better soulplate for the preds
Are These for wide feed?
i still dont understand why adi choose this colorway
This was an odd episode of Josh’s string bag review
Honestly I like the shoe just not the caller
Would these shoes work for strikers?
no need in that pixie ankle wrap. Also you should of shown Adidas Accelerator for your 'glory days' image.
colorway looks like the world cup x 18.1
Josh I want to know which is the best ghosted or predator freak ?
I don't think that it's so much a matter of better or worse, they're just two very different football boots. Which one would be better for you would all depend on your preferences when it comes to fit and feel.
Kinda wish josh would have demonstrated how to put them on 😐
I think predator 20 is better option than freak
I'm switching to Copa, but wait... THEY SCREWED UP ON THAT ASWELL!
Why the hate? Thay look awesome
I think its a quality boot
Not a fan of the spikes that fall off. Go back to the old school strips.
BRO where the boxes coming from, just come out of nowhere
Why is this video making me so excited
Ikr
The bastards didn’t make an SG for the expensive laceless ones😤 ... only for the pros 😴😩
I like the boots
My freak 20.1 lost most of its inner upper spikes after playing on AG three times...
Why do you think playing on ag affected this?
My only problem with them is the lack of leather, tongue and bladed studs
You probably into old-school boots
@@jordygarcia4431 and new stuff. Just miss older Preds
ha sounds like the mania, pulse and absolutes
@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre dont forget Powerswerves
I miss the F50 generation 🥲
Can any one tell what size is for 11 years old
It’s because of the color way
Its good for wide feet?
Same sole plate same separation issues
Surely this is more a face-lift model than a new model?
My question is how long would the spikes last on an AG pitch
I wear the 20s on a ag pitch and even though some of the spikes have fallen off, most of them are still perfect. And I’ve been using them for half a year already
These are by far the stupidest looking boots I’ve ever seen
Agree
Hi
Adidas is now concentrating to make weird boxes as there predators !!
Those raptor looking boots are a evolution in football history the rest is just opinions
A laceless low cut would be so much better
Too see you have a knockabout either the boots would be a bonus love the content tho 👌
These feel so comfortable I don’t regret paying 275 for it
What are those!!!
I just don't like the price
Adidas, give it to Messi, to he achive Olipic goal xD