To celebrate 30 years of adidas and Zinedine Zidane, one of the greatest partnerships in football, the Three Stripes have revealed a beautifully elegant special edition Predator that’s matched only by the Frenchman’s playing style.
Zidane was a truly unique footballer. Everything about the way he played looked effortless. He drifted across the pitch with a calmness that made everyone else seem rushed, always appearing to have more time and space than those around him. That style produced some unforgettable moments too, from World Cup glory to Champions League-winning magic. And just as those memories are inseparable from Zidane, so too are the adidas Predator boots on his feet. Few player and boot partnerships have become so closely linked, and over the years the French icon has been at the centre of some of Predator's most memorable chapters.
His influence stretches far beyond what he achieved on the pitch. Zidane has been a central figure in some of adidas' most iconic football campaigns and has become one of the defining faces of the brand through a relationship that spans three decades. Loyalty, authenticity and a lasting influence have made him a key part of adidas history, making this 30-year milestone the perfect occasion for a special-edition Predator.
Blending the latest Predator performance technology with a host of personal touches, the boot celebrates a player whose vision, creativity and control inspired a generation. From his beginnings on the streets of Marseille to the summit of world football, every detail reflects a chapter of Zidane's journey and the legacy he continues to leave behind
Dressed in a premium white and metallic gold colourway, the design captures the elegance that defined Zidane throughout his career. Gold detailing features prominently across the upper and key Predator elements, while flashes of blue, white and red on the lateral side provide a nod to his achievements with France.
The personal storytelling continues throughout the boot. A fold-over tongue carries Zidane's logo in gold, inspired by his unforgettable volley in the 2002 UEFA Champions League Final. The tongue is secured by a customised elastic strap, with each boot highlighting different parts of his story. On the right boot, the strap references the cities that shaped his professional career: Cannes, Bordeaux, Turin and Madrid. On the left, it pays tribute to his roots, featuring La Castellane, Saint Henri and Septèmes, the communities and amateur clubs that played a role in his development.
Further premium touches include lenticular branding within the Three Stripes that shifts between the adidas logo and ZZ lettering. A bespoke ZZ30 mark rounds off the design, commemorating three decades of partnership between adidas and one of football's most iconic figures.
Speaking about his relationship with adidas, Zidane said: "Football has given me so many unforgettable memories, and adidas has been part of that journey from the very beginning. Predator holds a special place in that story. It was the boot I wore during some of the most important moments of my career and one that became synonymous with the way I wanted to play the game. When I look at this boot, I see moments, places and people that shaped my journey. It's a special way to celebrate 30 years together and to share that story with a new generation of players.”
Sam Handy, General Manager, adidas Football, added: "Very few players have had a relationship with adidas as enduring and influential as Zinedine Zidane. For three decades, he has embodied creativity, elegance and excellence on football's biggest stages. This special edition Predator combines the latest performance innovation with personal storytelling details that celebrate an extraordinary journey from Marseille to global football icon.”
Shop the adidas Predator x Zidane from 8 September at prodirectsport.com/soccer
