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- What's up guys, Matt from the Football Boots team,
and today, we have partnered up with
the world's biggest football store, Ultra Football.
So to bring you a video on every single silo,
Adidas have to offer, to help you guys
make the right decision, when purchasing
your next pair of Adidas boots.
But, which one is the right one for you?
Let's find out.
So, the way today is gonna work,
I'm gonna run through every single range
Adidas have to offer.
That's the Predator, the Nemeziz, the X, and also the Copa,
and in that range, I'm gonna tell you
my personal favourite pick.
But, at the end of the video,
I'm gonna run through every single boot,
which Adidas have to offer, to tell you guys,
which, in my opinion, is the very boot
that the Three Stripes have to offer.
Let's start with the Predator 18 silo.
Now, of course, we've got the 18+ Predator,
but along side the most elite ones,
we've also the Stillwilly 18.1s,
the scour down 18.2s, and also the 18.3s.
But, of course, it's not as simple as elited boots,
and scour down boots.
They all come with different price tags.
Now, the 18+ Predator costs 250 pounds,
which are definitely an expensive football boot.
Then, we get into the 18.1,
again Stillwilly, this time costing 200.
But, what about the point two and point three?
Well, the point twos are much more affordable, 130 pounds,
and then the point threes come in at 80.
So, all of the Predator models have the Predator name,
and they all have that same control theme.
But, what is the number one biggest difference
between each of the Predator models?
Well, it comes down to the upper quality.
Now, on the 18+ Predator, these are outstanding,
I love the Control Skin,
and it's actually different to the 18.1s.
On the 18+ it's very sticky gripping,
also incredibly soft, just like butter,
right out of the box.
So, what is the difference between the 18+ and the 18.1?
Well, this time around, as I said,
it still is Control Skin,
but the thing is, it doesn't have
that same grippy soft texture to it,
this time, it is just a little bit stiffer.
But, what about the players out there
who just want a cheaper scale down boot?
Well, on 18.2, it's quite rough,
it doesn't have that same softness as the 18.1 or 18+,
it still feels quite rough to touch,
but definitely isn't as soft,
and then the point three, the most affordable option
in the Predator range,
this time it doesn't feature the grooves.
But, now it's time to flip the boots around,
and have a look at their sole plates,
'cause just like the upper,
there are some mega differences between each Predator model.
On the 18+, we've got Control Frame,
on the 18.1, we've again got Control Frame,
but the biggest difference,
is something which you may be able to feel ever so slightly,
is on the 18+ model, we have got a Boost sock liner,
and also Boost incorporated into the outsole itself.
But, what do all those tech-specks mean
in terms of comfort, which in my opinion,
is one of the most important factors
with any pair of fall boots.
They have to be comfortable, so you guys feel comfortable
when playing your football.
Well, call me a boot snob, but, in my opinion,
the most comfortable feeling boot, and I've worn them all,
is the 18+ Predator,
because they don't feature any laces,
they do literally feel like a sock,
and the upper is so soft,
they do feel very premium on feet.
Then, we get into the 18.1.
The 18+ were definitely excellent in terms of comfort,
the point ones, I'm gonna say are good,
the point twos, I'm gonna say they're good again,
and then the point threes, I'm gonna say they're average.
The biggest difference for me,
is that as you get lower down the scales,
the boots do become a little bit stiff,
in terms of the upper, so they feel stiff on feet as well.
Comfort covered, but what about performance?
Well, just like comfort, performance is very important.
You wanna feel comfortable,
but you also wanna be performing at your very best abilities
for your football matches,
and in my opinion, I personally don't feel like the Predator
is Adidas's best performing boot.
The reason for that is, there's two.
Firstly, the upper's aren't that thin,
so in terms of your now very barefoot feel,
I personally don't feel like the Predators offer that,
and also there is definitely a level
of responsiveness lost in the Predator range.
Not just on the 18+, because they don't feature laces,
but on the 18.1, the point two, and also the point three,
I just don't feel like you can get those Predator boots
to really wrap around your foot,
to give you high level responsiveness.
But, after all that information,
which Predator boot would I recommend to you guys?
Well, my personal favourite Predator,
is the 18+, yes they are so expensive,
but if you can afford them,
they are the most premium feeling boots.
So, in my opinion, I would buy these.
But, for a lot of you guys, they are just way too expensive.
So, for the 18.1, the point twos, and also the point threes,
which is the second best Predator model
that you guys can actually buy?
Well, it's not 18.1s, I would say save 70 pounds,
and go for the 18.2s, very similar styling,
they feature laces, just like the 18.1,
the upper is slightly alternative,
but overall, once on your feet,
you can't really tell the difference.
So, for me, the 18+,
but for you guys, maybe the 18.2.
The Predators have been put to one side,
so let's move to our next silo, the 17 Nemeziz.
But, just like the Predator,
there's different price points with the Nemeziz 17,
and there's also four different models
in the Nemeziz range.
The most expensive, and the lead,
is the 17+ Nemeziz, 250 pounds.
Then, we get into the 17.1s,
the model worn by Lionel Messi, this time 200 pounds.
But, then we've got the point two, and the point three.
The point two are 130, and the most affordable
is the point threes, which are 80 pounds.
The biggest difference between each of the Nemeziz models,
is also why the boot is so sophisticated,
and it comes down to the upper.
On the 17+ Pureagilitys,
we've got three types of material used.
We've got the AgilityKnit 2.0 across the toe box,
Torsion tape across the forefoot,
and then Agility Bandage all across the mid-foot,
very, very innovative technology,
and that's exactly the same on the 17.1 model.
We've got the AgilityKnit, we've got the Torsion tape,
and also the Agility Bandage, they're almost identical.
The one difference is on the 17.1,
this boot actually features laces,
which the 17+ model doesn't.
Simply by flipping the boots over,
we can see some more differences,
and I have to say, first of all,
I'm a massive fan of the Torsion frame technology,
using the sole plate on the 17+ and 17 point Nemeziz.
For some reason, when you have these on feet and on pitch,
you just feel very out one with the boots.
So, the Torsion frame, massive ticks in my opinion.
But, the Torsion frame doesn't actually feature
on the 17.2, or 17.3 Nemeziz,
which are much more standard.
Just like the Predator, the big difference is
they're not gonna be a step in the mid-foot,
or flexible around the toe box.
But again, what does all that mean
for comfort and performance,
and how do the Nemeziz compare to the Predators?
Well, I'm gonna have to say, in terms of the comfort,
the Predators are definitely more comfortable
than the Nemeziz.
But, the reason for that is,
the Nemeziz are all about agility.
So, the overall fit is much more snug and compressive.
The Predators were about control and feeling comfortable,
so they get the win over the Nemeziz.
But, in terms of the performance,
where the Predators actually lack points,
the Nemeziz absolutely smashed it to pieces.
So, what are the overall good points and bad points
of the Nemeziz silo from Adidas?
Well, definitely the responsive levels are very high
of the Nemeziz boots, all across the board from the plus,
down to the point threes.
But, the negative is the overall fit.
Now, whilst you might say that that is a positive,
because of the responsiveness,
for a lot of players, theses are just gonna be
just too snug, and compressive fitting.
But, which boot in the Nemeziz silo,
gets my personal favourite pick?
Well, I'm gonna go for the 17.1.
To save some money, don't go for the 17+,
because the 17.1 is essentially the exact same boot
as the 17+, but actually features laces.
So, for you guys as well, I would actually say,
that the 17.1 is the best pick for you.
Predators done, Nemeziz done.
So let's move on to the very popular X range.
Price check time, and the most expensive boot
in the X range is the 17+ Purespeed.
Now these boots, just like the Nemeziz
and also the Predator, the most expensive, at 250 pounds.
Then, we get into the 17.1,
again an elite level boot, costing 180.
Then, we get into the scour down boots, the 17.2s,
are 110 pounds, and the most affordable option
in the X range, is the 17.3s, at 80 pounds.
So, what's actually happening with each of the uppers?
Well, on the 17+ Purespeed,
we have got a lovely synthetic upper,
all across the boot from heel to toe.
Adidas called it their Sprint Skin upper,
is very thin, very soft,
and it also has a nice friction feel to it,
because of those perforated dots all across the upper,
taking NSG to another level.
Straight out of the box,
these are one of the best Adidas uppers
that they have ever created, and I love these so much.
But, on the X 17.1, it is a different kettle of fish,
it doesn't even feel the same,
it's not that same perforation all across,
much thicker, and much stiffer.
So, it gets to that time,
where we're talking about the comfort and performance.
Now, the 17+ Purespeeds are are an absolute joy to play in.
Just like the 18+ Predators, the upper is so soft,
and underneath the sole plate,
very comfortable as well,
and the overall fit isn't so narrow.
So, if you do have slightly wider feet,
the 17+ Purespeeds are gonna be great.
So, comfort, very high on the 17+.
But, what about the performance of the X,
and in comparison to the Predators, and also the Nemeziz?
Well, the performance of the 17+ Purespeeds,
I really do enjoy it,
because those laces are tucked away,
when you do touch or strike the ball,
they do just feel very clean.
It's not gonna make a better player,
but I think the word clean is definitely the one to use,
I really enjoy the 17+.
But, what in comparison to the other two models from Adidas?
Well, I'm gonna say, in terms of the comfort,
they're second to the Predator.
So the Predator's top, then the X, and then the Nemeziz,
and then in terms of performance,
I'm gonna say they're better than the Predator,
but less than the Nemeziz.
So, that takes me on to which X boot I would pick myself,
and also recommend to you.
Well again, they're a lot of money,
if you can afford them, I would go for the 17+ Purespeed.
These really are a great pair of fall boots,
but what about you guys?
If you don't have the money for the 17+,
don't go down to the 17.1,
skip them, bypass them, boycott them.
I would say, go for the 17.2, they're cheaper,
they're a little bit more comfortable,
and overall, they just feel better on your feet.
As you guys can see, we move on
to the fourth and final range from Adidas,
which is the Copa 18s.
But, how much do they actually cost?
Well, these three Copa 18 models,
the most elite 18.1, the 18.2,
and also the most affordable, 18.3.
The 18.1s cost 170 pounds,
then the point twos are 85,
and the point threes are 60.
So, these are also the most affordable boots
that Adidas have to offer,
and talking about making boots affordable,
Ultra Football, we have partnered up
with them for this video.
If you want 10% off, then use the code FBUK10,
you can click on the little pop-up on the screen now,
and also about Ultra Football,
most of their fall boots on their website,
are usually about 20 pounds cheaper than other retailers.
So, what quality are you getting for your money?
Well, on the Copa 18.1s,
which is the most elite level Copa
that Adidas has to offer right now,
I have to say, I'm a little bit disappointed.
We've had the Glorozine,
Tommy and Blake actually own a pair.
I've worn the Copa Mundials myself, previously,
and to me, this level of K-leather
just isn't that same level,
as those previous two boots I've just mentioned.
So, what's the comfort saying
for Adidas's Heritage boot?
Well, just like you guys,
I imagined it to be very comfortable.
But, that's not really the case,
and the reason for that is, as I've said,
the upper isn't as soft premium, or as plush,
as previous Copa Gloros, or the Copa Mundials,
so, a little bit of a slight disappointment.
By saying that, they're definitely not uncomfortable,
just not as comfortable as I actually imagined
before wearing the boots.
So, as I said, the comfort is okay,
not as good for a Heritage boot as I first imagined,
so what about the performance?
Well, it's the complete opposite.
For a Heritage boot, you don't expect them
to be that high performing.
But, because they do come equipped
with a spring-frame sole plate,
the performance is actually much better than expected.
So, we get to the point where I say
which Copa boot I would actually recommend?
It's not the Copa 18.1, it's actually the 18.2.
Quite similar to the Tiempo Legend VII actually,
maybe don't go for the Legend VII Elite,
maybe go for the pro version.
Save some money, very similar boots.
But, that gets to the end of the video.
Which means, out of all the Adidas models,
which the Three Stripes have to offer,
which one is the very best boot,
in my opinion, out of them all?
Well, I'm gonna say, my favourite boot,
is the X 17+ Purespeed,
I think these really are sensational.
They're comfortable, they look great,
and also perform very well as well,
and I can't wait for the X 18 range to actually come out.
Guys, if you do want any of these boots,
just like I said, head over to Ultra Football.
You get 10% off, using FBUK10,
and also a lot of the time,
their boots are actually well under the retail price.
But guys, that is a wrap for today,
so thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed it, cheers.