they're just the glossy finish. like you said doesn't impact the quality of the boot. I believe the tag on the boot warned that the colourful finish would peel away
Adidas had the "best" soleplate for a couple years starting in 2010 and since then refused to alter, let alone improve it in any meaningful way.. with the exception of the carbon shank in the Xghosted plate that got removed because it was too good apparently.
@@Krissfootykicks making their own means buying machines and molds and materials for the + and .1 variant both not being sold that many of if compared to the takedown models with which they make a larger profit from both in total and per pair. The fact that they stopped working together implies that adidas was too stingy or Carbitex too greedy (or both) so getting some other manufacturer likely wasn't worth it for adidas
Thanks for this video, really appreciate it. I've just got a pair of Y-3 Predator in a size US 8.5, I wear US 8 with Nike and Mizuno. Do you think it is manageable as I have somewhat wide feet. Also I only play on 4G artificial pitches but really want the FT version. Is comfort or drag an issue while playing on 4G with FG stud pattern?
Hi, thank you for your comment and watching the video. Ok first things first, I can't believe you are going to play in the Y3's such a hard boot to get. 😆 But in all seriousness, I wouldn't say width is a problem at all. But let the boot break in for sure, doesn't take long. I'm a UK 8.5 in mizuno so sounds like you have the right sizing. I'm using my laceless FG on 4G pitches and have had no issues with comfort or dragging. Of course, every ones feet are different. So what works for me may not work for you. Of course if anything happens to the boot playing on 4G will invalidate any claim with Adidas. So just be mindful of that. Other than that enjoy the boot, I have another pair on order in the electricity colour and I'm hoping to get the blue/silver ones also.
@@Krissfootykicksis there a glossy finish on the limited edition green preds laceless? And do you think they will snap if I wear them on ag or 3G pitches?
@user-se5vm3hf1n I haven't seen the green version soleplate. So I really can't say on those. I've worn my laceless versions on 4G and had no issues. They do sell a version for 4G but I'm led to belive they weigh quite a bit more as to make them more durable. I guess you take a chance if you play on 4G like myself. 👍
they're just the glossy finish. like you said doesn't impact the quality of the boot. I believe the tag on the boot warned that the colourful finish would peel away
💯 agree. There well may have been some crack, but how are they using the boots? I have boots years old and the sole plates haven't cracked.
Adidas had the "best" soleplate for a couple years starting in 2010 and since then refused to alter, let alone improve it in any meaningful way.. with the exception of the carbon shank in the Xghosted plate that got removed because it was too good apparently.
Why on earth would you get rid of a soleplate because it's too good!?
@@Krissfootykicks because carbitex didn't supply the carbon fibre anymore
@@RegenTonnenEnte surely a company like adidas can make their own or source from another company.
@@Krissfootykicks making their own means buying machines and molds and materials for the + and .1 variant both not being sold that many of if compared to the takedown models with which they make a larger profit from both in total and per pair.
The fact that they stopped working together implies that adidas was too stingy or Carbitex too greedy (or both) so getting some other manufacturer likely wasn't worth it for adidas
Thanks for this video, really appreciate it. I've just got a pair of Y-3 Predator in a size US 8.5, I wear US 8 with Nike and Mizuno. Do you think it is manageable as I have somewhat wide feet. Also I only play on 4G artificial pitches but really want the FT version. Is comfort or drag an issue while playing on 4G with FG stud pattern?
Hi, thank you for your comment and watching the video.
Ok first things first, I can't believe you are going to play in the Y3's such a hard boot to get. 😆 But in all seriousness, I wouldn't say width is a problem at all. But let the boot break in for sure, doesn't take long. I'm a UK 8.5 in mizuno so sounds like you have the right sizing. I'm using my laceless FG on 4G pitches and have had no issues with comfort or dragging. Of course, every ones feet are different. So what works for me may not work for you. Of course if anything happens to the boot playing on 4G will invalidate any claim with Adidas. So just be mindful of that. Other than that enjoy the boot, I have another pair on order in the electricity colour and I'm hoping to get the blue/silver ones also.
Is the sole separation really bad on these. Just bought them and I’m worried about that
What surface are you playing on and plate have you got? I have had no sole separation on any pairs and I have the new electricity coming also.
Its happened on mine its the paint finish mate
100% it is. But some people will use them incorrectly and the may crack. 👍
How many times have you used them and what surface?
Iv just ordered some and im genuinely confused to whether they do crack or not or if its just the gloss finish?
Hi, it only appears to be on the elite versions with the glossy shiny finish. The laceless version I have is a different soleplate finish.
@@Krissfootykicksis there a glossy finish on the limited edition green preds laceless? And do you think they will snap if I wear them on ag or 3G pitches?
@user-se5vm3hf1n I haven't seen the green version soleplate. So I really can't say on those. I've worn my laceless versions on 4G and had no issues. They do sell a version for 4G but I'm led to belive they weigh quite a bit more as to make them more durable. I guess you take a chance if you play on 4G like myself. 👍
@@Krissfootykicksthank you. Can I ask how many times you have played on 4g?
@@user-se5vm3hf1n in the laceless versions about 4.