Zinedine Zidane’s adidas love affair: How the French maestro became synonymous with the iconic Predator
It’s only right that, after 30 long years together, adidas have honoured their enduring connection with the legendary Zizou. To mark the occasion, the sportswear behemoth has dropped a special-edition Predator that pays homage to the Frenchman’s truly unique talents.
Fittingly for a player of Zidane’s elegance and panache, the boots arrive in a classy, clean white colourway with metallic gold details. Blue, white and red accents on the sides are a nod to his achievements with France, while the boots also carry a bespoke ‘ZZ30’ mark.
The design also incorporates what adidas call “deeply personal” details that chart his legendary playing days. On the famous fold-over tongue you’ll find Zidane’s signature logo in gold, inspired by that outrageous volley in 2002.
Even the straps are part of the story, with each boot representing a different chapter of the 54-year-old’s life. On the right foot, it’s the cities that defined his career: Cannes, Bordeaux, Turin and Madrid. The left carries nods to his roots, referencing communities and amateur clubs in and around his hometown Marseille.
