Its hard to believe that it has been 13 years since the original ADIDAS Predator entered the footballing stage at the World Cup in the USA. The brain child of South African born former Liverpool and Austrailia midfielder Craig Johnson, has evolved through 9 revisions over the years. ADIDAS believe that the latest Predator boot is their most powerful to date.

One of the new features is the new 2.5mm thick Predator SMART foam on the strike zone, which gives the player 3% more force, and 8% more swerve, this no doubt will have goalkeepers quaking in their boots at the start of the new season. The new foam adapts to the kicking techniques of the player to provide maximum velocity or deft control. The new compound provides superior grip in both wet and dry environments.

There are two insoles with each pair of boots a light weight insole and a new dynamic PowerPulseâ„¢ insole which boasts 40g of tungsten powder. That helps transfer the weight to help provide more power upon impact with the ball.

The new boot still has some of the traditional features like the X-Traxion quick change stud system, that gives ultimate grip of the ground and improved weight distrbution, reducing pressure form the studs. Off-centre A-symmetrical loop lacing, to give the player a larger striking surface for shooting and passing with, and K Leather to help with fit and ball feeling.

The new ADIDAS Predator Swerve are available at the following prices:

Firm Ground RRP £120 / Soft Ground RRP £130