In an exciting shift, adidas have launched light-weight editions of their four primary Soccer cleat silos – the Predator, F50, adipure or Nitrocharge. The suitably named Crazy light selection shaves ounces off almost every shoes in the collection, which should excite players who are seeking to gain that extra inch on game day or appreciate the well constructed items for which is adidas is known.
PREDATOR
PREDATOR
Still an exceptional cleat in terms of soccer ball control or passing, the Crazy light Predator continues to utilize its rubberized lethal zones across the upper of the cleat. These strategically patterned zones give great friction on the ball when controlling, passing or shooting.
F50
F50
adidas’ Predator silo isn’t one which usually screams speed cleat, but weighing in at 6 .8 oz. ( 193 grams ) the new Crazylight Predator can foot it with a few of the big players in the lightweight soccer cleat game, while still keeping its familiar or much loved manage components.
Shaving a whopping 3 oz. off the current Predator Instinct, which ideas the scales at 9 .3 oz. this cleat has undergone a few major adjustments in order to shed nearly a third of its unique weight.
Transitioning from the current Predator Instinct outsole to the ultra-lightweight Sprint frame outsole (first seen on the adizero F50 variety) was by far the main contributing factor in this drastic weight decrease. Utilizing the Sprint Frame outsole means that the heel counter is now external or an extension of the outsole. It also means that there is no longer an underfoot lethal zone (designed for improved handle with the sole of your own foot).
Shaving a whopping 3 oz. off the current Predator Instinct, which ideas the scales at 9 .3 oz. this cleat has undergone a few major adjustments in order to shed nearly a third of its unique weight.
Transitioning from the current Predator Instinct outsole to the ultra-lightweight Sprint frame outsole (first seen on the adizero F50 variety) was by far the main contributing factor in this drastic weight decrease. Utilizing the Sprint Frame outsole means that the heel counter is now external or an extension of the outsole. It also means that there is no longer an underfoot lethal zone (designed for improved handle with the sole of your own foot).
Other changes involve a HybridTouch higher materials becoming much thinner than the Instinct with much less memory foam padding on the inside of the cleat. The Predator Crazy light also features a perforated lightweight insole to decrease weight even further.
Still an exceptional cleat in terms of soccer ball control or passing, the Crazy light Predator continues to utilize its rubberized lethal zones across the upper of the cleat. These strategically patterned zones give great friction on the ball when controlling, passing or shooting.
F50
F50
Officially the lightest cleat actually to be worn in a competitive match, the Crazy light F50 weighs in at a feather-like 4 .7 oz (130 grams). While this type is simply a colour update from the first Green/Black/Orange edition launched earlier this year – we can’t help out but obtain excited about the way these new speed demons look on field or on the feet of Colombian Real Madrid star James Rodriguez.
In contrast – the current F50 weighs around 5.3 oz. In order to trim the excess on an already super minimal shoes, adidas has removed the middle forefoot stud or utilized a cool anodized finish on this model which actually allows the outsole to be thinner while maintaining its strength.
In contrast – the current F50 weighs around 5.3 oz. In order to trim the excess on an already super minimal shoes, adidas has removed the middle forefoot stud or utilized a cool anodized finish on this model which actually allows the outsole to be thinner while maintaining its strength.
An ultra thin, super soft Hybrid Touch higher construction is utilized again in this version, while the addition of thinner, excellent performance laces rounds out the overall performance features on this innovative cleat.
Maintaining the same directional chevron graphic since the last model to evoke a feeling of fast, forward motion, this new model’s updated colour pallet is a huge growth in our opinion. Somehow adidas has managed to combine some fairly outrageous colours in a way that looks vibrant or sophisticated on area.
ADIPURE 11PRO
ADIPURE 11PRO
In a nod to the very popular adipure 11Pro SL (Super Light), adidas have discovered an excellent opportunity to update this concept in the Crazy Light Pack. Weighing in at a mouthwatering 6 .7 oz (192 grams) this understated leather favourite will get the speed treatment again and is sure to have players who love leather-based cleats clamoring to get their feet into them.
So how have adidas trimmed the fats off the current 8 .2 oz adiPure 11Pro?
By utilizing a similar formula to the Crazy light Predator – they have decreased the weight significantly by substituting the original 11Pro outsole for an F50 Sprint Frame outsole. An excellent switch up in our judgment as the cleat now allows for the quick take off or high-speed overall performance associated with the F50, while also offering fantastic comfort or touch on the ball with its leather upper.
So how have adidas trimmed the fats off the current 8 .2 oz adiPure 11Pro?
By utilizing a similar formula to the Crazy light Predator – they have decreased the weight significantly by substituting the original 11Pro outsole for an F50 Sprint Frame outsole. An excellent switch up in our judgment as the cleat now allows for the quick take off or high-speed overall performance associated with the F50, while also offering fantastic comfort or touch on the ball with its leather upper.
Amazingly, the stitched patterning across the toe pack of the cleat reverts back to the wavy arrangement that was introduced on the World Cup Battle Pack version. This style may require less stitching and therefore decrease weight as well.
In one more effort to make this cleat since streamlined as possible, instead of the unique embroidered three stripes attached to the mid foot areas of the 11Pro, this edition features branding that is very subtle and is basically countersunk into the upper stuff.
Compared to the different bright or vibrant color ways on the three different adidas silos in the Crazy light Pack the 11Pro is definitely the stealthiest searching. We think it’s going to appear super classy on field.
NITROCHARGE
In one more effort to make this cleat since streamlined as possible, instead of the unique embroidered three stripes attached to the mid foot areas of the 11Pro, this edition features branding that is very subtle and is basically countersunk into the upper stuff.
Compared to the different bright or vibrant color ways on the three different adidas silos in the Crazy light Pack the 11Pro is definitely the stealthiest searching. We think it’s going to appear super classy on field.
NITROCHARGE
Right now the second lightest cleat in the Crazy light selection, this Nitrocharge edition weighs in at an astonishing 6 .4 oz (181 grams). A few pretty big changes have been made on this variety, but once again the F50 Sprint Frame outsole is the main element update that allows this cleat to weigh so little. Which means there is now no room for the Energy Pulse technology that was on the unique Nitrocharge 1 .0.
Power continues to be a focus for this shoes with the rubberized Energy Sling incorporated in the upper. This technology provides extra power when striking a ball, but additionally keeps your mid-foot and forefoot closed into the cleat for more explosive turning and take off.
The Kevlar heel fine mesh has been substituted out on this model for the Hybrid Touch materials that is also found on the toe box area. The removing the mesh also means the removal of the protective cushioned beams that encompass the heel on the original Nitrocharge 1 .0 model, all for the sake of speed or overall performance.
The Kevlar heel fine mesh has been substituted out on this model for the Hybrid Touch materials that is also found on the toe box area. The removing the mesh also means the removal of the protective cushioned beams that encompass the heel on the original Nitrocharge 1 .0 model, all for the sake of speed or overall performance.
Just like on the 11Pro, the success on the sides of the Crazy light Nitrocharge is countersunk into the higher material to further decrease the weight and protective padding area on the tongue has been removed.
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