WHITE WINGS: Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale drills on the next-generation adidas Predator

This week, Arsenal’s custodian, Aaron Ramsdale, unveiled a white adidas Predator prototype. The distinctive fold-over tongue has returned. indicating that he does not avoid the spotlight when it is directed at him.

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Some say that the famed tongue, which was a vital component of the silo from the beginning until its sudden reappearance after a brief absence, should be featured in the new Predator. Aaron Ramsdale provided us with our first look at the upcoming Predator, which is set to be published by the end of the year. Adidas appears to be accommodating fan desires, as the extended tongue—last seen on the 2007 Powerswerve and possibly earlier Predators—will finally be available.

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During a recent training session, Ramsdale donned a whiteout version of the footwear, and the tongue was instantly visible. The boots are clearly from a more current generation, but the tongue and return of rubber pads instead of spikes make them look more like a vintage Predator from 2000-2007. The branding and soleplate make this abundantly evident.

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Tongues aren’t for everyone, which is understandable given that they’re generally superfluous in today’s boot designs. And it appears that Ramsdale is one of many who appeal to this group; he was spotted wearing a pair of the new Predator sneakers—this time in a whiteout style—along with a pair of the laceless variations. A silver-toned collar-wrapping accent replaces the tongue.

As is customary, Adidas launches new variants of their iconic silo shoe line in the winter and early spring. Here we take a look at the next boot, which has us checking our bank accounts already.