The only zone that remains is the Pass Pad, located on the instep of the shoe. The answer to that question is, not very good. As described earlier, the upper is mesh-based, giving it an overly padded feel. Obviously this is a low-end shoe, and it is expected for the Absolado to not feel as good as the higher-end model, but I just was not a fan at all of the upper on this particular boot. There is a difference between a padded upper and an upper that does not allow you to feel the ball.
Striking the ball in the Absolado LZ was honestly nothing special either. The Drive Zone adds nothing to the shoe, and the rest Lethal Zones, or lack there of, have no impact on the feel either. While the upper is very padded, the padding is still mesh, which is not a very protective material. At the same time, the Absolado is not a shoe that is going to leave you feeling completely exposed out on the field.
The upper will provide enough protection for pretty much anybody, and the internal plastic heel counter will also play its part in keeping you protected. Keep in mind that the Absolado LZ with the Firm Ground stud pattern was designed for use on natural grass playing surfaces. Use of this shoe, or any firm ground shoe, on artificial grass will have a major impact on the durability of the boot.
Break in only took half a game however and after the break in they gave me no more issues with blisters. Comfort wise I was going to rate them pretty low but I figured out the issue. I like my boots really tight in the mid foot so I usually batten down the hatches. I did it with these boots and the synthetic was very unforgiving in the forefoot. After I figured that out they were pretty comfortable. The upper was a bit uncomfortable near the Sweetspot where it creases but once it broke in the discomfort in that area went away.
Fit wise the are pretty much identical to the adiPower predator except for the stretching that comes with a leather upper. They are true to size and can fit medium and narrow width feet.
The synthetic leather is pretty unforgiving, I am a size 9 US as far as predators go but because of the synthetic upper I really should have gone for a size 9. I still recommend going up half a size though just in case you would like to has. Like their top tier brothers they have Five Zones which all serve a different purpose. I found that some are more effective and easier to use than others.
I found that each zone was multipurpose and can be easily adapted to your style of play but it all goes back to better ball manipulation. I found that at the end of testing the zones had lost a bit of their rubber feel but the zones perform just the same now as they did when they were brand new. First touch: This is the large zone that covers the front of the boot near the toe, it is designed to cushion the ball with a vacuum effect.
I found that this area was my favorite. It did its job effectively and is really a great addition to the boot. I found that it helped a lot with my juggling skills.
If you are big into freestyle you will like these boots. It gave good touch taking the ball out of the air and controlling it on the ground. Drive Zone: This area is located where the Predator zones have been located in the past, next to the laces and along the strike zone.
It is designed to drive the ball better. Once again the zone does its job. It was good for long balls and driven shots. I found that it also gave the ball extra spin like past predator elements. I also found that it teamed up well with the First touch zone.
Dribble zone: This ball is designed for quick, close control and is located along the outside of the boot. It definitely gave me a slight advantage when I had to find my way out of tight spaces. I found that it did enhance my outside foot banana kick, in that way it doubles as a Sweet Spot.
But nowadays turning a blind eye to any take-down football boots would be a mistake. As the adidas Predator Absolado LZ shows, entry-level boots are no longer just wannabe look-a-likes. While the construction between the two is impressively similar, if you're a strong believer in boot technology then this is where the Absolado understandably falls short.
While adidas have done their best to replicate the Lethal Zones of the top-tier Predator, any performance benefits will noticeable lower on the Absolado. The Predator LZ uses a silicon rubber material for each of the five Lethal Zones, providing enhanced ball touch across the shoe. You may also like. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. More Stories.
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