Footballers! What do you think of these boots?

gamerTM21 · 17 Apr 2008 at 15:48

Hey guys,
I am thinking of getting these Adidas Absolados.
http://www.alief.isd.tenet.edu/Kerr...ss webs/Business FINAL site/cleats/Cleat1.jpg

Reason these have interested me is because I can get 'em for 15 brand new.
Are these predators, since there is some call Adidas Predators +Absolado, whereas this ad just says Adidas Absolado.

Also, anyone have any experience with them? I am going to switch between these and my total 90 shoot, I want to know about shooting, control, running etc.
Thanks

Gilly · 17 Apr 2008 at 15:58

I used some of these in the Astro version. Cost me £20.

Even though they were so cheap I consider it £20 wasted. They're rubbish.

gamerTM21 · 17 Apr 2008 at 16:08

What was so wrong with them to make 20 quid a waste?! :eek:

G|mp · 17 Apr 2008 at 16:15

Blades :/

Bright colours :/

Gilly · 17 Apr 2008 at 16:17

gamerTM21 said:
What was so wrong with them to make 20 quid a waste?!

They're plastic, not leather. They stretch at the first sign of water. They get out of shape immediately.

They're rubbish.

gamerTM21 · 17 Apr 2008 at 16:21

lol, gimp, whats problem with blades?
I was specifically lookin for them for my pitch that I use, since my total 90s are astro.
Also, the colour is a bit bright I know, but no other colours for that price

G|mp · 17 Apr 2008 at 16:23

gamerTM21 said:
lol, gimp, whats problem with blades?
I was specifically lookin for them for my pitch that I use, since my total 90s are astro.
Also, the colour is a bit bright I know, but no other colours for that price

Play in them for a while and ill await the ""my knee has popped out" thread

Pay the money and get yourself some Adidas WC moulded boots, they look like some kind of fantasy boots my 8 year old nephew would draw

player · 17 Apr 2008 at 16:23

might as well spend more and get a decent pair of boots that you can look after

Hilly · 17 Apr 2008 at 16:27

Any one had any experiences with the F50.8???

I used to own the older version of the F50 and they were awesome. Reviews seem to be good.

Any one had any hands on (or is that feet on) experience?

Gilly · 17 Apr 2008 at 16:41

G|mp said:
Play in them for a while and ill await the ""my knee has popped out" thread

I've played in blades for ages

G|mp · 17 Apr 2008 at 16:52

Gilly said:
I've played in blades for ages

You're a n00b thats why

gamerTM21 · 17 Apr 2008 at 17:07

n00b like a lot of pro players eh?

G|mp · 17 Apr 2008 at 20:54

gamerTM21 said:
n00b like a lot of pro players eh?

a lot of pro's wont wear them nowadays, iirc MU banned them because of injuries caused by them

gamerTM21 · 17 Apr 2008 at 20:55

How do these injuries actually occur?

G|mp · 17 Apr 2008 at 21:04

gamerTM21 said:
How do these injuries actually occur?

The studs get stuck in the turf when turning and such like

G|mp · 17 Apr 2008 at 21:12

http://www.footy-boots.com/ban-bladed-football-boots-for-englands-sake/

http://theshelf.co.uk/2007/09/11/football-boots-blades-or-suds/

Clipsey · 17 Apr 2008 at 21:16

This should be one reason why you would where them

1. The thin blades on the soles can penetrate through a football boot. Due to it’s blade like feature, if on impact it hits the metatarsal this breaks the bone.

Any idiots you play against?? lol

Gilly · 17 Apr 2008 at 22:07

I think it is talking more like it coming through the bottom of your own boot.

Anksy · 17 Apr 2008 at 22:21

Dont like them, to heavy, as im used to vapors, and they look like the 'fake' ones ? IE - Plastic and solid plastic blades ?

gamerTM21 · 17 Apr 2008 at 22:34

Well, I've went for them, will see what they are like quality and feel wise when they arrive and will give my views here.
I mean, for 15 quid, theres not much to lose, brand new, so can sell em for same or more if I don't like em.