The Adidas X David Beckham capsule collection pays homage to one of the world's greatest sports stars and British cultural icons.
The collection celebrates the iconic 'Adidas Predator,' which Beckham has credited as playing a pivotal role during his iconic 'Golden Goal' from the halfway line in 1996. The shoes have been remastered, boasting three different varieties: The 'Triple White' Predator Accelerator, the 'Triple Black' street version and the Triple Red' "cage" iteration. The three pairs of shoes recognize and celebrate the athlete's career, which involved playing for some of the best teams in the world, including: Manchester United, Real Madrid, A.C. Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
The shoes will additionally feature the numbers which Beckham has worn on his jerseys, in addition to a variety of memorable moments, which have been stitched into the collar of each item.
Soccer Star Capsule Collections
Adidas X David Beckham Celebrates the Sports Star's Career
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