Testing the “adidas adiZero F50 powered by miCoach”

After getting the chance to test the adidas adiPower Predator in June, I was then give the opportunity to test out the latest intelligent football boot, the adidas adiZero F50 powered by miCoach. These are the most state-of-the-art boots that adidas has released since … well, errr ... never!

The adiZero f50 is worn by top football stars like Leo Messi (FC Barcelona), Oupa Manyisa (Orlando Pirates) Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Daine Klate (Orlando Pirates), Thomas Müller (Bayern München) and Diego Milito (Inter Milan), to name a few.

This past Saturday in the Masidla Soccer Tournament semi-finals it was my turn to test these colorful boots – and this is what I discovered about the new adidas adiZero F50 powered by miCoach.

Breaking in the Boot

You will be pleased to hear that the adiZero F50 will suit anything from a medium to wide fit! I was a bit worried when my friend said that these boots are too light to use. Weighing in at 165 grams, the adiZero F50 are the most lightweight soccer boots on the market.

Performance

I managed to play with the boots the whole 90 minutes (we did not have any subs on our bench …) and my experience was actually wonderful, despite me finishing all my oxygen! The adiZero F50 don’t make you run fast like a cheetah, but gives you a mental advantage; it's just much easier playing in these boots.

Striking the Ball

Striking the ball with these boots is awesome. Because they are lightweight, you can generate more power in the swing of your leg, allowing for quick release shots in tight areas. The bodywork of the shoe also provides a good amount of stiffness when striking the ball.

Design

I have to say the design of the adiZero F50 is great and wearing the boots really made me stand out from all the guys – I almost felt sense I just had to perform well in such a colourful pair of boots.

Technology
The cool part of adiZero F50 is that after playing you can check your stats: data performance, which includes speed, maximum speed, number of sprints, distance, distance at high intensity levels and time. That's if you are using the chip on a smartphone thanks to miCoach – that’s why they say it’s a boot with a brain.


Conclusion
The overall look and performance of the boot is very competitive, and they offer a great mix of power with a lightweight feel. They also offer excellent comfort and traction which make these boots a very complete package. If you're looking for a pair of top quality lightweight boots, I suggest you try out the adidas adiZero F50 powered by miCoach.

Proffesor’s rating (out of 10)

Comfort – 10 out of 10

Performance – 9 out of 10

Striking – 10 out of 10

Design – 9 out of 10

Technology – 10 out of 10


By Proffesor Khumalo