In recent matches (okay more like
'since the Predator LZ was released') Robin van Persie has decided to
wear the previous version on the Predator, the adipower. During the
ad campaigns of the LZ, RvP, along with players like Kaka, Nani and
Xavi were all involved. The only way we will know for sure is if we
ask him (which we might on twitter...), but I have a few idea to why
he switched back to his Slime / Dark Indigo adipowers. In recent
versions of the prolific football boot, weight was never an issue. I
mean adidas even added weighted soles to the Absolute and Powerswerve
editions. This time around, however, adidas made it goal to make a
lighter predator. I think that the Man Utd & Dutch forward didn't
like wearing a light weight boot or he probably would have chose the
F50.
It's surprising that adidas has allowed
this to happen. In the past, when a cover player for a cleats was
unhappy with the current model, they changed the boot up for him. For
example, when the Predator X was released, many boot enthusiasts
noticed that the Predator man himself, David Beckham wore the
Predator X with the sole plate of the Powerserve, allowing him to
have his favorite stud configuration as well as the tungsten powder
filled insole. How long will Van Persie last in his current choice of
boots? Will they last until the release of the next generation, or
will he search the internet for a pair of the older model? Either way, the current boots do seem to be working for him with 8 goals in 10 appearances for Manchester United...
Check out RvP in ads for the LZ and the Adipower below:
And this is RvP in the launch color way of the LZ - Bright Blue / Infrared / Collegiate Navy / White
-JoeyB
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