Adidas Predator Mutator 20.1 FG Footballshoe Men

Product Information

The cut on the Predator 20.1 is truly excellent in my opinion. First, it is knit right around, so there is absolutely no chance of discomfort. Around the front of your ankle, adidas leave a little tab that sits up along the angle of your ankle to foot. It is a knit material, so it again is very pliable. Where it proves extra useful is when you are putting the boots on, as you can grab the tab and use it for leverage to get your foot in. What is DEMONSKIN?

Right out of the box, you are going to spend valuable time trying to comprehend what the wild upper styling is all about. Take them out, explore the design and become familiar with the radical upper texturing. There really isn’t anything else like it on the market, with adidas cornering the power category via a release that follows the true DNA of what a Predator release is supposed to be.

Frequently Asked Questions

Because the design is less aggressive, you don’t lose that natural touch on the ball. There is still plenty of grip on offer, but in a much more efficient way. On the ball, they provide a little extra ping, where the bal doesn’t sit on your foot but instead has a light bounce away. We are talking a minimal style bounce, one that makes it a little easier to get the ball out of your feet and into open space.

Here lies a very valid question given the importance of the rubber spikes to the actual performance of the boot. What can you expect from those all important rubber spikes that cover the surface? From my experience with them, and this is my second time testing a pair, durability will not be an issue. adidas implement a layered system, designed to give the spikes a proper chance at long term survival. From inside-out you get a soft inner lining, then a second layer that includes the rubber elements placed through the Primeknit material. On top of that, a very thin membrane creates a bonded upper casing that secures everything in place. Across the entire time I’ve worn them, none of the spikes have been damaged or shown sign of probable wear. There is no shoehorn included with these, so it might take you a minute or two to loosen the laces and open them fully up to make entry easier. That is the key to your first time wearing them, allowing the boot to truly breathe and loosely stretch around your foot. Plan to wear them with the laces completely open for the first five minutes, just to get a feel for them. Then lace them and tighten them to your own specifications.

Ground-Breaking, Inside and Out

I don’t really have a lot of complaints, to be honest. They are the type of boot you enjoy wearing and want to wear again. This version of the boot is what I’d compare as being a “true” Predator release! Retail Details

We have tested the Elite level model and have found that a lot of people want a comparison between both versions. How does the Predator 20.1 compare to the Predator 20+? Does the collar make a big difference in how they perform? This is a mixed review with comparison to give you a very unique take on what they have on offer.Would I Buy Them: Yes, yes and yes. Even better value if you can find a pair that are on sale! Really enjoyed what they have on offer. A new generation of power boot”– that is how adidas labeled their latest Predator Mutator when it was released earlier this year. This version, the adidas Predator 20.1, has the look of a real Predator, with a low cut collar, laces and some unique technology across the forefoot providing a fresh dynamic for striking the ball.

One thing is for sure, there isn’t a lot of difference between how my pair felt the first I wore them and how they feel after testing. In other words, when you try them on a pair, that is the fit you can expect from them. Any stretch in the material has been very minimal. I’d compare them as being a “snug” wide fit. Odd, right? I don’t think I’ve ever used that description before, giving you some indication that they are very different from other boots on the market. What I mean is that they are on the wider side, but the material and upper shape sits snug across the forefoot.

Adidas Predator Mutator 20+

Compared to the Predator 20+, I found these to be a lot more accommodating and much easier to wear. Having laces and a lower ankle cut just makes the material so much more pliable and easy to manipulate when on foot. And the upgrade in comfort found with these makes them a real winner on foot!