adidas is one of the go-to brands for football boots, and it has superstars like Messi and Bellingham leading a great number of players in wearing them come match days. Click on the image below to go straight to the latest boots from adidas.
You have three adidas boot choices; iconic Predator, F50 for speed and the classic leather Copa. These adidas football boots break down in to the +, Elite, Pro, League & Club. Each succeeding tier drops in quality but also cost. We can help you make sense of all the ADIDAS options and get the right pair for you…
In this video we look at the history of adidas football boots:
What You’ll Find On This Page:
- adidas Boot Silos – Predator, F50 and Copa
- Who are the Stars with adidas Football Boots?
- Flagship and Takedowns: + and Elite, Pro, League, Club
- The Latest Boots from adidas
- Frequently Asked Questions
- adidas Boot Reviews
- adidas Kids Boots
- Retired adidas Boots
What Football Boots Models are Under the adidas Brand?
At the moment, adidas produce the Predator, F50 and Copa. The Predator continues to be a relevant football boot ever since its groundbreaking introduction in 1994. With speed becoming one, if not the main consideration for players today, adidas has the F50 to compete with its popular rival in Nike Mercurial. And the iconic Copa Mundial gets its current iteration with the modern Copa leather boots.
| Model | Features | Pitches | Review Linkout |
|---|---|---|---|
 adidas Predator | Textiled Mesh Upper Nano Strike + Grip Elements Strikeframe |  |  Click here for the Predator review page |
 adidas F50 | Fibertouch Upper Sprintweb Texture Compression Midfoot Tunnel Sprintframe 360 |  Click here for the F50 review page | |
 Copa Pure 4 | Fusionskin Upper Comfort Frame Outsole |  Click here for the Copa Pure review page |
Predator
What makes the Predator standout is the elements added to the upper that provides assistance in a lot of ways! adidas also remakes some of their classic Predator Manias and Predator Precisions…
F50
With all eleven players expected to be quick on the ball and fast all around the pitch, even defenders are checking out the lightweight and speedy F50 adidas boots.
Copa
Unlike the classic Copa Mundial that runs on full K-leather, the modern adidas Copa complements the said material with the greatest and latest technologies in the football boot world. adidas names today’s modern Copa as the Copa PURE.
Copa Mundial
If comfort is your priority, look no further than the adidas Copa Mundial that has been ongoing since 1979. It does look dated especially the outsole, but there’s a reason the brand keeps it in circulation for the retail market.
Which Stars wear adidas Boots?
adidas has a great number of professional-level athletes wearing its boots, but the most popular among them are:
Lionel Messi
Once had his own line of Messi adidas boots that evolved in to his own version of the Nemeziz, with specific changes to suit his game. Messi has had a lot of signature boots celebrating achievements and awards like the Balon D’Or. He currently wears the X speed boots (he used to be one of the marquee players for the iconic F50 adizero). Despite the heavy marketing for the laceless variants, Messi prefers to have the laced versions.
Jude Bellingham
It’s been all success for Jude Bellingham both on the pitch and brand sponsorship. He headlines the Predator range and has already worn bespoke colourways in a short span of time. He previously wore the Copa models before being tapped to be the face of the modern Predator.
Amongst those joining Messi and Bellingham in representing Team adidas are Trent Alexander-Arnold, Karim Benzema, Mohamed Salah, Heung-min Son, Toni Kroos and Paulo Dybala.
What Do the +, Elite, Pro, League and Club Attached to the Name of the Boots Mean?
When you buy a pair of adidas boots, you either get a ‘+‘ or an ‘Elite or League’ at the end of the name. It’s just natural to ask then, for example, how a Predator Elite differ from a Predator League, or that of the F50+ to an F50 Elite?
The short and quick answer is that the + and the Elite represent the most premium execution of the silo, with the former adding a unique feature. They are obviously the most expensive and are the actual ones used by the professionals you watch on TV.
If you consider yourself as a casual player, or someone who is just starting with their football journey, you may opt for the budget option League. The price and quality are obviously reduced but there is still at least something to differentiate the different silos at this level. More often than not, the League also has a choice between laceless and laced. The Club is the cheapest tier for the adidas football boots, but this level is simply a functional choice with no regard to individual silo features (experienced boot buyers usually get this type of adidas boots for their young ones).
Then there’s the Pro that aims to strike a balance between the top-tier +/Elite and the budget-friendly League.
The difference between the flagship model and the takedown variants vary from one silo to the other, and there’s a case to be made that cheaper does not necessarily mean lesser quality. Things get more interesting when you also take a look at how the takedowns of other brands fare relative to their respective top options, not to mention even doing a direct, cross-brand comparison. That is why we are here to help you sort your way out of this wide array of choices, so that through our reviews and content you can find out what’s perfect and relevant to you regardless of your skill level…
Latest adidas Releases
Copa Pure IV Blackout
adidas released an all-black Copa Pure IV, a no-nonsense colourway that went full dark mode on the leather boot. Every shade of black imaginable had been used to at least highlight every part of the boot while maintaining that lights-out attitude. This suited the tastes of leather purists who might had been turned off by accented black packs. The boot also had an audience with academy players who wanted to keep a low-profile boot-wise.
Immortal DNA
For 2026, adidas used a combination of Lucid Red and Core White to back-up their black options for the Predator, F50 and Copa Pure. This was most especially expressed with the brand’s control and heritage boots, which both had white stripes and red detailings (informing the Predator brandings and fold-over tongue, and the Pinstripe design of the Copa). The former further had a greyish, reptile skin-like pattern arising from the toe texturing. The F50 on the other had had its Stripes in red and greyish details like the brandings and the toe-texturing pattern that resembled a checkered flag.
Tunit Messi
With the World Cup in play again in 2026, it was timely for adidas to launch the F50 Tunit Messi boot. The white with black, sky blue and gold colourway unmistakably referred to Argentinian football, while the three stars and stripes on the heel symbolised the nation’s World Cup wins. Most importantly though, the Tunit logo and lace cover, the bespoke wavy stripes and the +F50 branding paid tribute to Messi’s World Cup debut 20 years ago, wearing the original Tunit boots back then. His eternal glory was reflected by the no. 10 on the lateral side of the quarter, whereas his beginnings at the international stage was acknowledged by the no. 19 (his jersey number in 2006) on the opposite end.
Born for Goals
adidas started 2026 in a place of strength, with both Predator and F50 doing well in their respective places as football boot silos. Born for Goals asked us, in particular, whether you’ll embrace perfection in chaos or in master control. The Predator here commanded a presence with a strong red forefoot before tapering things off with white for the rest. Meanwhile, the F50 embraced a lucid yellow quarter that faded into a white vamp, which had a somewhat checkered patter in the same yellow vein, overall expressing a state of emotion. Whatever the case, both boots were expected to bring in the goals we all crave for.
F50 Spider Remake
By December 2025, adidas paid tribute to one of the OG F50 released 20 years ago in the form of the F50+. For this remake, the brand chose to have a black with blue colourway, a darker interpretation of the original navy with aqua blue theme from decades ago. The remake didn’t necessarily have the same materials but did have the Spider TPU webbing on its synthetic mesh upper and also incorporated a leather lace cover to recreate that clean F50+ look. F50 Spider 2025 sat on the Sprintframe used by the modern F50.
Finishers Steele
The Special Edition introductory boot for the Predator 2026 launched in December 2025, right on the heels of the Mania Gunmetal remake. And colourway-wise, there was no denying that the Gunmetal served as the inspiration for the aesthetics of the new Predator generation. Gone were the HybridTouch upper, Strikeskin elements and Controlframe 2.0 and in were the textile mesh, Nanostrike and Powerspine technologies.
Coral Blaze
Coral Blaze was launched after a successful night for adidas players, with the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. The theme was comprised mainly of fiery bold orange, striking royal blue and off-white. Each boot had its own spin, with the Predator and F50 subscribing to that coral-heavy look and simply alternated the dominance of their accent colours. Copa, as in the case of other pack releases, flipped the script in terms of the colour roles.
Go Pink
adidas and David Beckham teamed up once again to give the Predator a pink treatment. Besides the player’s history of wearing pink Predators in the past, it was also his association with Inter Milan that inspired the release of Go Pink Predator 2025. A subtle bluish shade highlighted the wavy side texturing and became more pronounced towards the forefoot and the grip elements. Toward the edge of the soleplate, the upper faded into white, which was also the accent used for fold-over tongue brandings including the player’s last name.
Polar Victory
If people were looking for whiter, cleaner adidas boot options to start 2025, Polar Victory delivered on that front. There was just a presence of a bright royal blue accent, usually for the brandings and logos, to liven things up a bit, like how red did so for the black Stealth Victory. As opposed to the aggressive look of the black pack, Polar Victory exuded a polished, refined visual, perfect for the finesse type of player.
A coupe of points regarding some finer differences among the Polar Victory boots. Silver informed the Stripes of each boot, but the F50 noticeably placed it on a gradient with the thematic accent for that bespoke speedy look. The Copa stood out for its neutral white, contrasting hard with the cool tone of the Predator and F50 (matching well with the blue accents).
Frequently Asked Questions about adidas Boots
Is adidas or Nike Better?
Not to play safe, but the fact that each brand comprised the apparent duopoly with regard to the football boots of elite players mean that it is very difficult to generalise which one is better. It is possible that your boot-of-choice or brand-of-choice today may not be the same tomorrow given that Nike and adidas constantly updates their boot offerings (sometimes to their own detriment when they do so to popular ones).
How do I choose Adidas football boots?
Simple: read and view our content and reviews about each one of them! It’s always good to carry a bit of info before going to the actual store and trying them out yourself. But all the more you have to do your own research if you plan to buy online, as it can be disappointing to order a boot that does not fit well or match your preferences in the first place.
Football Boots UK Reviews of adidas Boots
As we work our way through the adidas boot lineup, we get the chance to create reviews on all their new models and as such we present to you our expert reviews, if you have more questions make sure to get in touch and check out our Boot Secrets guide, where we help you choose your next pair!
adidas Football Boots for Kids
adidas has made all of their football boot styles available for kids; including the top-end laceless models. When shopping for children and their growing feet you may decide to go with a cheaper boot like a League that also comes as laceless or with laces (no laces can be popular with the kids). Just keep in mind that laceless does lock their foot into the boot less well, unless their foot shape offers a very snug fit. All the adidas laced Elite versions can be in child’s sizes which is great for an adjustable fit.
Only the leather Copa for Kids misses a laceless version (for the Copa, Fusionskin is still applied, though a more solid synthetic is used rather than the textile in the adult boots), while the Predator and F50 have the laced and the laceless models. Tech-wise, the kids boots represent the distinct features of their respective mother silos with slight adjustments to make them better suited for our young wearers. For example, adidas opts for the F50 to carry a simpler flexible outsole rather than that of the Elite, whose energy-return feature might be physically too much for kids.
More often than not, adidas Kids football boots would have the +, Elite and League but would skip the Pro and Club entirely.
Retired adidas Boots
If there is a hall of fame in the football boot industry, no doubt adidas would have a lot of entries on the list, below are some of their iconic boot they don’t make any more.
Ace 16+ Purecontrol
The first adidas laceless boot, the ACE 16+ Purecontrol had a successful launch headlined by Mesut Ozil in 2016 and started the recent craze of laceless football boots. It featured a compression knit to deliver the boot’s lockdown on your foot and a supportive internal knit cage on the top of the midfoot to act as a reinforcement.
F50 adiZero
No one can also forget about the F50 speed boots that came after the customizable Tunit boots. The F50 line of football boots set records as its models became lighter and lighter over time, the F50 adiZero IV was one of the most successful F50s and was made of Hybrid Touch-Speedfoil combination for its upper.
adipure 11pro
The 11Pro was a variation of the classic adiPure line and was known for its use of calf Taurus leather upper mixed with synthetics to make it the lightest adiPure ever. Very popular with professionals, Toni Kroos continued to wear them years after they finished.
Nitrocharge 1.0
In 2013, adidas added fourth silo with its short lived Nitrocharge model, whereas other boots were focused on speed or power, the Nitrocharge paid attention to energy return and player stamina with a rubber zone called ‘Energysling.’
About adidas Football Boots
Founded in Germany in 1948, adidas have grown to be the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe. Adolf “Adi” Dassler created the company recognised by the three parallel bars, known as the Three Stripes. Dominating World Cup final boot lineups and the Copa Mundial brought adidas to global football prominence.
Groundbreaking laceless cleats, pleasing to the eye designs or a shock to see like the Glitch with exchangable uppers, adidas keep pushing boundaries for boots whilst trying to maintain comfort and performance on pitch. Which pair is right for you, we can help you make that choice or find a limited release, we are here to help you.
