This week, Adidas turns back the clocks to 2002 with the re-release of the Adidas Predator Mania Champagne edition. We take a look at our five favorite Adidas Predator Mania soccer cleats edition, of course including the original black, red and white launch edition and the Champagne version.
The Adidas Predator Mania football boot is considered to be one of the best football boots ever produced. They introduced a ton of features to offer even more swerve than previous models and updated every detail to make it the ultimate Predator soccer boot.
The upper of the Adidas Predator Mania is made of Kangaroo leather. Other key features are the asymmetrical lacing system for a larger striking surface and the elasticated strap going under the foot to hold down the tongue (pictures by SoccerBible and @toffem).
5 | Adidas Predator Mania - Japan Blue Edition
The Adidas Predator Mania 2002 Japan Blue soccer boot was a limited version, worn by Alex of the Japan national team during the 2002 World Cup.
4 | Adidas Predator Mania - Red / Silver
Released during the 2002-03 season, the red and silver Adidas Predator Mania soccer cleats are definitely classy.
3 | Adidas Predator Mania - Black / Red / White
The black, white and red Adidas Predator Mania 2002 football boot boasts the original Predator colors. Adidas re-released this edition in 2014 as part of the Adidas Revenge Pack.
2 | Adidas Predator Mania - Gold / White
Golden and white, these Adidas Predator Mania 2002 boots were created to celebrate Zinédine Zidane's 2003 FIFA World Player Of The Year award. The pictures are showing a custom spray-painted pair and not the original boot.
1 | Adidas Predator Mania - Champagne
The Champagne edition makes it on the top of our list.
Do you agree with our choice? Did you have a pair of Adidas Predator Mania football boots? Which colorway would you like to see re-released? Let us know in the comments below.