Adidas Predator League FG/MG Cleats vs adidas F50 Messi Elite FG

The Predator League is the safer buy for most players. It is a mid-tier control cleat with a full-length Strikeframe plate, a Powerspine midsole and a Nanostrike mesh upper, and it carries a 4.7 rating from over 1,100 owners. The F50 Messi Elite is a lighter, faster speed cleat built for firm ground only, and it suits wingers and strikers who value sprint speed over padding and control. On build, the Elite sits above the League in materials, but it is less forgiving and less versatile.

• Choose the Predator League if you want a control cleat with a stiff full-length plate, a cushioned Powerspine midsole and a fit that works on firm ground and multi-ground surfaces.
• Choose the F50 Messi Elite if you play on firm ground, want the lightest speed cleat adidas makes and do not need extra padding or multi-ground use.