guys..it is very easy to differentiate between fake, replica and player release version..here's are some example as i've been using Adidas, basically Predator since the Predator Rapier Touch(like sisik buaya) version..this is in my opinion..fell free to ask. Usually if you buy from al-ikhsan..from my observation..they sell the lowest version of replica boots which cost not exceed RM300..the replica version can take you up until RM 400-RM500..and still it is not same like top players used out here..i've seen dirk kuyt, zidane, beckham and lampard release version..it will cost you RM700-RM1000..depends on the characteristic like whether the studs can come out/ not(usually the back one, ) and etc.*for predator only..

the easiest way is to look at the bottom(where studs are placed)..
the higher version doesn't connect the front and back studs placement..so its easy to bend the boots..(rm250+)
Then, if the platform doesn't connected, comes the material of the plastic is also difference(both the studs and studs platform), glue type, glue+screw nail.(rm300-rm500)
plus there's more expensive replica comes with power swerve plastic inside the platform(rm400-rm500)..
then one level up..where you can get metal studs..(rm500-rm600)

then you can check the skin type..whether fully leather, leather+pvc, or pvc more..for adidas they used kangaroo skin..you can also noticed this together with the boot's manual/ book..yea..this is one more thing..you'll get so many extra pamphlet and manuals when you buy higher replica..

for adidas you can find FIFA logo at the back of the boots and many more details like Adidas.com and Predator words on the boots..(especially under boots)



this one probably the worst version..with back and front studs platform connected and the material of the plastic(can cost you upto rm200, careful)


this one is better, with back and front not joint, the studs are melt into the plastic platform and the back plastic is extend to the back of the leg's part..


metal studs which can be removed


the studs are not joint, and you can see power swerve plastic(make your foot straight when shooting hard, like lampard and ronaldo)but the plastic is too thick..material is ok than the first one..but i've seen less thicker one..and look at the predator labeled holding pad..higher quality should have this label


nearly identical to the player..

hope this would help a little bit..adive: at least buy a non-connectable stud platform(for predator only, dont know about f50 and etc.)..feels more comfortable..as predator boots are hard material, and try to find the crystal plastic(not shiny) stud area..unlike the Nike..so lite and stretchy(tried my friend nike vapor, felt like u dont wear anything)..so dont need to bother the studs placement..

This post has been edited by animed: Jun 4 2009, 08:39 AM