The latest iteration of Adidas Predator football boots, the Next-Gen Predator 24, has created a big hype for the return of the tongue. However, there also could be a concerning issue: cracked sole plates.
Images circulating online depict instances where the sole plate of these boots has broken. Both broken sole plates happened to members of the Predator Owners Club Facebook group, a trustworthy source. In this article, we delve into the problem, examining its potential causes.
Investigating the Cracked Sole Plate Issue in Next Gen Predator 24: Is It Fatal or Just a Misperception?
The sole plates got broken extremely early in the boot's lifespan, after just one game in both cases (plus two training sessions in one case). So it is not a problem that only happens after months of playing.
The sole plates got broken during the first game respectively
Adidas, upon being notified of the issue, has been very swift and generous in addressing consumer complaints, directly offering replacements to affected customers. Adidas is known for its good customer service in the boots community, but this might also be a hint that the 3 Stripes brand is aware of the problem.
Adidas handles the problems fast and generous
Several factors could contribute to the cracking of the sole plate in the Next Gen Predator boots - two are most likely.
First, the current low temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere. Low temperatures make cracks much more likely for every soccer cleat and have been reported with Nike and other brands' boots as well.
Second, a faulty material. This would be a major problem for Adidas, as the broken sole plates could become a serious problem if more and more people are reporting.
The Problem May Only Be Due to the Large Number of People Playing and Sharing Their Experiences
However, after all, it's entirely possible that there aren't any widespread issues with the next-generation Predator 2024 football boots. With so many individuals having purchased and currently using them, it's plausible that the chance of the sole plates breaking is comparable to that of other Adidas boots. The difference is that more people are wearing this particular model and are also eager to share their experiences with it.
Did it just went viral because of the boot's popularity?
All Elite Predator models have the same sole plate but not the same design - the tongue version comes with a more outstanding visual look
Both broken sole plates happened to the tongue model, which has a different design but apparently the same materials as the other Elite models. This could be another hint that it is just because the tongue model is as popular.
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