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Historical development of football boots

The FIFA World Cup is not just an opportunity for players to shine in all their glory. Designers of sports shoes also want to show themselves in the best light, and they can go down in history with their beautiful football boots.

Which soccer cleats have made the most of the past decades?

Adidas released the model in 1982 World Cup, which for many is still the best football shoe today. The interior of the leather boots contains foam rubber, which contributes to exceptional flexibility, comfort and control of the soccer ball.

Adidas Copa Mundial.
Adidas Copa Mundial.

Before the World Cup in 1994, which was held in the USA, he Adidas convinced the public with football boots Predator. The footwear designed by Wolfgang Scholz later impressed a number of football masters. The Traxion Stud technology has helped to improve the grip of the boots, which also contributes to greater shot power.

Adidas Predator.
Adidas Predator.

In 1998, during the World Cup in France Nike introduced a new product that is still considered an excellent choice today. Model Mercurial, which experienced its baptism on the foot of the Brazilian football legend Ronaldo, is made of synthetic leather. The latter allows incredible lightness and excellent control of the ball.

Nike Mercurial.
Nike Mercurial.

Eight years later, Zinedine Zidane surprised with the release of football boots Predator Absolute SG, which were specially adapted to his foot. They even had a sticky tape that ensured a better grip on the footwear.

Adidas Predator Absolute SG.
Adidas Predator Absolute SG.

At the time when the world was preparing for the start of the World Cup in Brazil in 2014, the Nike launched the model Magista with a unique design. When making the upper part of the football boots, the manufacturers used Flyknit technology, which contributes to better flexibility and speed of response of the footwear.

Which soccer cleats are enjoying the greatest success during the World Cup, which is currently taking place in Russia?

New ones Adidas Predator 2018 it is designed in accordance with modern guidelines, as it includes a sock, but at the same time, to reduce the force of friction, it does not have laces. The upper part of the boots is made of 'colorskin' material, which helps to control the ball better.

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Nike wants to convince enthusiastic football players with two models Mercurial Superfly 360 Elite and Hypervenom III Elite. The simple soccer cleats are made of Flyknit material, which ensures that the footwear fits the football player's foot perfectly.

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They also want to find their place under the sun Cougar and New Balance. Puma aims to gain followers with unique color combinations and comfortable materials, while New Balance focuses on the speed of response and agility of the footwear.

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