Adidas F50+
Big ViewPrice: $149.99(US), £99.9, $220 (aus),€141.98
Worn by: Cole, Defoe, Trezeguet, Robben
Desciption: For elite players who want to adjust their boots to their own playing style or to the needs of the match. New Velcro® lace cover creates easy entry, snug fit and a flat kicking surface. UPPER: ULT-K, which is a treated calf-skin, for protection and ball feel. Durable textile with low water absorption and sock-like fit. Suede synthetic lining for enhanced comfort and interchangeable FusionFrame insole boards for customized performance. OUTSOLE: Traxion™ for maximum grip on firm, natural surfaces.
Profile: Lightweight,Speed, comfort
Weight: 11 oz
Colourways:
Red/pearlPunjabGoal limited edition (white/black spiderweb)black/whitecybersilver/sunair force blueReviews:
gs11- astheticsMany people were against the spider web design on the punjab colour when they first came out. In my opinion they look really nice and innovative. For me there is no problem with the design. - 4.5 / 5
- valueThe boot in England cost £100 from Pro Direct Soccer. Since the F50+ is a top quality boot it is actually I think a really good price since the vapors and the predators are a bit more. 4.5 / 5
- comfortThese boots fit like a glove. They have a really snug fit and are not as tight as the original F50's. They are much easier to actually get onto your foot which wasn't the case with the original ones. The leather on them is extremely soft, so much so that after a while it starts to get quite creased. However this is not a bad thing, as they will take up the shape of your foot. The heel bit is also really comfortable, so no problems in terms of blisters. 4.5 / 5
- performanceThese boots perform really well, they possibly a midway between the predators and pulses since they are fairly light, yet they are still comfortable and are good for shooting. I had to get used to crossing with them since I used to wear the vapors which feel different, but after a few hours they were really nice. 4 / 5
- durablityHave had them for a few months now and no problems in terms of durability. However the punjab blue ones do tend to turn a very dark colour after a while and almost look like they have been blacked out. 5 / 5
- OverallA great boot. My only comment is that I find it so strange that Duff and so many other players including Robben (who has the F50 originals with the F50+ colours which is a little trick Adidas use to pretend that he wears the new version) still wear the old F50. Why is this? Nobody does this other models for example the predator or the vapor.
Ejtek:Aesthetics – 8/10The F50+ has 2 types of material surrounding the foot. The front portion of which the lace cover is situated, is made of ULT-K leather which is calf leather treated to perform like the more popular kangaroo leather. The rest of the boot is made with a high abrasion textile which is said to provide ultimate protection against water as seen in its earlier model the F50. The laces, as mentioned before, are covered with an innovative lace cover to give a cleaner, more precise kicking surface and shot on the ball.
Value – 8/10The boot market these days is filled with over the top priced boots from a range of brands. The F50+’s retail price is £99.99 and would seem a bit steep but when compared to the top of the line boots from Adidas such as the Predator Pulse (RRP £119.99) and the Predator Absolute (RRP £119.99), the boots seem to be well priced for this quality boot.
Comfort – 8/10The F50+ sticks to your foot like a second sock. Although seeming almost too tight to begin with, the leather moulds to the foot over time creating an incredibly comfortable boot. I have this a 8/10 as I am sure the comfiest boot out there would feel like you had your foot wrapped in bubble wrap. These boots add a lot more protection and comfort then those of the Nike Vapor.
Performance – 9/10The F50+ is also significantly lighter then most boots, although not as light as the Nike Vapor. Adidas, for some reason or another, decided to make the front kicking portion of the boot calf leather instead of the preferred and more popular kangaroo leather. Even though Adidas made this change they have treated the calf leather to perform like k-leather. The boots, in my opinion, still have equal touch to the k-leather boots on the market. The interchangeable insoles provided upon purchase of the boot allow you to fine-tune your football boot for the exact feel and performance desired. The boot comes with 3 Customized Interchangeable FusionFrame Insoles. With each insole the boot is easily changed to adjust your boots weight, stability, flexibility and comfort levels.
Lightweight: For maximum speed and quickness
Professional: For optimum performance
Comfort: For ultimate stability and cushioning.
Durability – 7/10Some have complained that the toe area on the outside of the boot rips apart after a fair bit of use. I have yet to encounter this but with proper maintenance this can be avoided. The boots are quite durable and Adidas has made this evident with the high abrasion textile allowing no water to enter the boot if playing in the wet or on a muddy football pitch.
Overall – 9/10Overall Adidas have found a great combination of a lightweight, comfortable and good looking boot in the F50+. I would not hesitate to buy these boots again as they do a world of good. The break in time takes a little bit longer then usual but once that period is over, these boots are magnificent. The value for money is terrific as we see more and more boots being very pricey. I have to say these are my favourite boots that I have bought. I would recommend these boots for a player in any position as they are very much the all round boot.
Adidas F50
Big ViewPrice: $130.99(US), £69.99, $160 (aus), €99.38
(were some price as the F50+'s, these are sale prices)
Worn by: Used to be worn by the F50+ players
Desciption:The F50 is a revolutionary approach to footwear that allows players to fine-tune their boots based upon their needs and playing style.
UPPER: Fits like a second skin! Composed of snug-fitting kangaroo leather and engineered mesh with thin molded support elements for everything you could want in an upper: a second-skin fit, minimal weight, breathability, durability, stability and high water resistance! Sock construction wraps the upper around your foot for an incredible fit. The kangaroo leather in the kicking area and on the innovative lace cover creates excellent touch and a clean strike zone. Single-pull speed lacing system also enhances the sock-like fit and clean kicking surface. Unique FusionFrame system lets you choose between three chassis for the exact feel and performance you desire. Each of the chassis have unique performance properties and can be quickly and easily interchanged to adjust the boot's weight, stability, flexibility and even comfort. The Lightweight chassis offers maximum speed and quickness, the Professional chassis is for optimal performance while the Comfort chassis offers stability and cushioning. ( All three chasis are included with each pair of F50s and replacements are sold individually.) OUTSOLE: Two-piece TPU with Traxion™ for reduced weight and optimum comfort. An external stabilizer combined with a minimalistic heel counter create amazing stability and superior fit. For use on firm, natural fields.
Profile: Lightweight/Speed/Enhanced Comfort
Weight: 10.0 oz
Colourways:
Black/yellowWhite/blue euroBlack/silver/orangeGrey/blackReviews:
Owen4everAesthetics 5/5The very unique, futuristic look of the f50’s are adored by many, including me. It looks very unlike any other pairs of boots out there and I think that is an attractive factor to consider. These will stand out like a shining star in a line of a hundred other boots.
Value 4.5/5They are great boots for a price that is just. These are of course a bit cheaper than the predators but I feel that is because they deserve to be. They are still a bit expensive overall, but not too much so as to be up there with the most expensive boots which is a good thing.
Comfort 3.5/5When I first went to the store and took my first glance at the f50’s, I was afraid these might be too narrow for me (these assumptions based solely on outer appearance). When I went to try them on I found that even for my wide feet these could fit like a dream. That is, fit like a dream when talking about for my wide feet. When the f50’s are first put onto your feet you’ll probably feel they are not too much comfortable. The have that “boxy” feel to them and need some time to break in. Another negative for the comfort factor is that back at the heels they are not at all too comfortable. Watch out for that, but after some time they’ll feel much better.
Performance 4/5With the hidden laces and the great stud design for super traction, .good quality leather and etc. the boot performed fairly well in my opinion. I couldn’t really feel the full potential of the boot’s though because of the low comfort factor but I am pretty sure the f50’s will do superbly once broken in and moulded to one’s feet.
Durability 5/5Very well made and designed. There aren’t much for me to critique. The only thing I am unsure of is whether these will last as well over a long period of time, but my speculations are that if well taken care of, these should last you a very long time. And if you’re young, you’ll probably out grow these before they start to fail in the durability department.
Overall- 4.5/5