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Adidas has dropped a Predator 30 special edition pack to celebrate three decades of innovation for football’s most legendary boot franchise. The revamped Predator 30 silhouette includes details that pay homage to the footwear’s history, including unique foldover tongues and the Predator ‘Eyes’ logo, which appears on the underside of said tongues. Other details include built-in rubber fins and a tongue strap allowing players to style the boot as desired. Adidas Predator 30 boot.Adidas The new model features a lux burgundy, black and white colorway that pays homage to earlier iter...moreations’ classic red, black and white appearance. Changes made to the iconic silhouette were made utilizing consumers’ feedback. The Predator 30 boot was first released in 1994. Only 1994 pairs of the new model will be available about the Predator 30’s release year. Adidas Predator 30 boot.Adidas The new and improved Predator 30 was worn on the pitch exclusively by Jude Bellingham on Wednesday while playing for Real Madrid against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. “The introduction of the Predator franchise completely changed how people thought about football boots, both from a performance and a marketing perspective. Over the years, it’s been worn by some of the greatest players of players of their generations, in some of the game’s most historic moments,” said Adidas’ VP of Product and Design Sam Handy. “Reflecting on the last three decades of innovation, we felt the time was right to hit a reset and be inspired by the elements that first made Predator so popular – its look, feel and focus on goalscoring. We’re sure admirers of the early Predator models will be delighted to see the famous tongue making a comeback, and we hope newer fans will enjoy rocking the tongue on pitch for the first time.” Adidas Predator 30 boot.Adidas About the Author Amina Ayoud is an Assistant Digital Editor for Footwear News, where she writes stories about everything from celebrity style to breaking fashion and shoe releases. Ayoud cultivated a love of all things fashion early in life thanks to a deep love of fashion history and the luxury industry. In her free time, Ayoud is a self-proclaimed fashion nerd and thriftaholic. Related:Best Chunky Sneakers Best Workout Shoes Georgina Rodriguez’s Style on Netflix’s ‘I Am Georgina’ ShowView Gallery10 Images...

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Runners and outdoor enthusiasts will have plenty of top-tier shoes to shop in 2024. Leading brands including Nike, Brooks, New Balance and several others showcased their footwear releases for 2024 at The Running Event (TRE), the annual running-industry trade show held in Austin, Texas. The looks included trail runners, super shoes, hiking boots (thanks to the outdoor-focused Switchback section on the expo floor) and more. Below are 10 of the top shoes revealed at TRE. Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Nike Pegasus Trail 5.Peter Verry Nike showcased several tech-loaded running shoes a...moret TRE, including the Alphafly 3 super shoe and the all-terrain Zegama 2 trail runner with Vibram outsoles. However, one of the more compelling looks at the athletic giant’s booth was the Pegasus Trail 5. The trail runner was designed with both improved performance and sustainability in mind, and the highlight of the shoe is its ReactX foam. ReactX, Nike explained, is engineered to cut down its carbon footprint in a pair of midsoles by at least 43% compared to React foam due to reduced energy in the manufacturing process. Also, ReactX has 13 percent better energy return than React. It arrives in May and will retail for $140. Brooks Caldera 7 Brooks Caldera 7.Peter Verry Brooks updated everything with the Caldera 7, its top-tier trail shoe. The highlight of the shoe is the brand’s responsive DNA Loft With Nitro midsoles. However, runners who are more interested in aesthetics are likely to be drawn to the prints and colors Brooks employed, which will have you stand out on the trail. It arrives in January and will retail for $150. New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos.Peter Verry New Balance had several compelling shoes on display at TRE, and arguably the best product story of them all is the Fresh Foam X Balos, a new shoe that will arrive in August. With the Fresh Foam X Balos, New Balance set out to create the most fun and liveliest training experience. It comes equipped with a pronounced rocker shape, EVA outsoles that give the runner connected to the ground experience and PEBA foam blend midsoles for the in a Fresh Foam shoe. As for the uppers, they feature mesh, 3D-printed logos and soft gusseted tongues that hugs the foot. It will retail for $200. Hoka Tecton X 3 Hoka Tecton X 3.Peter Verry Hoka will deliver its pinnacle style for trail racing, the Tecton X 3, in August. How good of a trail race shoe is the Tecton X 3? Ask Jim Walmsley, who won the UTMB (and set a course record) in August in a prototype of the model. It is light weight, has two layers of PEBA foam and parallel carbon fiber plates with support on both the medial and lateral sides. Also, it features Matryx uppers, gaiter construction collars and Vibram Megagrip outsoles underfoot. Retail price is $275. Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2 Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2.Peter Verry Puma has a new super shoe. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 2, which arrives in February and will retail for $260, is disruptive, to say the least. The brand added a PowerPlate — which Puma believes is the most propulsive shoe on the market — that extends beyond the toe of the shoe, which allows the runner to run with longer and more powerful steps. Also, the look features updated NitroElite foam that Puma explained has exceeded rebound numbers over any of its past foam compounds, as well as breathable UltraWeave uppers and PumaGrip outsoles. Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx.Peter Verry Merrell revealed looks from its upco...

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