This week, Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale showed off a whiteout adidas Predator Prototype, which features the reintroduction of that classic fold-over tongue… proving that he’s not one to shy away from the spotlight when it’s pointed at him.
Some have argued that the famous tongue, an integral aspect of the silo from its inception until its rapid return after a brief hiatus, should be a feature of the new Predator. Thanks to Aaron Ramsdale, we have our first look at the next-gen Predator, which is expected to drop towards the end of this year. It appears that adidas is listening to fans’ requests and will include the elongated version of the tongue, which was last seen on the 2007 Powerswerve and likely other Predators.
During a recent training session, Ramsdale wore a whiteout version of the boot, and the return of the tongue was immediately noticeable. The boots are obviously from a more recent generation, yet they look more like a classic Predator from 2000–2007 due to the tongue and the return of rubber pads instead of spikes. The branding and soleplate make this very clear.
