Designed for young athletes playing football on artificial pitches, the adidas Predator Edge.3 Children's Astro Turf Trainers deliver superior grip, comfort, and ankle support. These trainers combine a secure elasticated cuff with a breathable textured upper and a specialized pebbled rubber outsole, ensuring optimal performance. While excellent for astro turf, their design is specific to this surface and may not perform optimally on other types of pitches.
Elasticated Cuff: Provides a snug, 'second-skin' fit around the ankle, enhancing support and stability during quick movements and changes in direction.
Breathable Textured Upper: Engineered to promote airflow, keeping feet cool and comfortable throughout intense play sessions and training.
Pebbled Rubber Outsole: Specifically designed for astro turf surfaces, this outsole delivers exceptional grip and traction, allowing for confident acceleration and control.
Classic Lacing System: Offers a traditional and customizable fit, ensuring the trainers can be securely fastened to suit individual foot shapes.
Astro Turf Optimized Design: The sole pattern and material composition are engineered to maximize performance and durability exclusively on artificial grass pitches.
Predator Series Styling: Part of the renowned adidas Predator line, these trainers boast a dynamic aesthetic synonymous with high-performance football footwear.
Excellent Astro Turf Grip: The specialized pebbled rubber outsole ensures reliable traction and stability on artificial pitches.
Enhanced Ankle Support: The elasticated cuff provides a secure and comfortable fit around the ankle, crucial for dynamic play.
Breathable Comfort: The textured upper promotes airflow, helping to keep feet cool and dry during extended periods of activity.
Durable Construction: Built to withstand the demands of frequent use on abrasive artificial surfaces, offering longevity.
Secure, Customizable Fit: The classic lacing system allows for precise adjustment, ensuring a snug and personalized feel.
Surface Specific: Primarily optimized for astro turf; performance may be compromised on natural grass or indoor courts.
Lacing for Younger Kids: The traditional lacing system might require assistance for very young children.
Snug Fit: The 'second-skin' design with the elasticated cuff can feel tight for some children, potentially requiring careful sizing consideration.
Excellent Astro Turf Grip: The specialized pebbled rubber outsole ensures reliable traction and stability on artificial pitches.
Enhanced Ankle Support: The elasticated cuff provides a secure and comfortable fit around the ankle, crucial for dynamic play.
Breathable Comfort: The textured upper promotes airflow, helping to keep feet cool and dry during extended periods of activity.
Durable Construction: Built to withstand the demands of frequent use on abrasive artificial surfaces, offering longevity.
Secure, Customizable Fit: The classic lacing system allows for precise adjustment, ensuring a snug and personalized feel.
Surface Specific: Primarily optimized for astro turf; performance may be compromised on natural grass or indoor courts.
Lacing for Younger Kids: The traditional lacing system might require assistance for very young children.
Snug Fit: The 'second-skin' design with the elasticated cuff can feel tight for some children, potentially requiring careful sizing consideration.
The adidas Predator Edge.3 Children's Astro Turf Trainers are engineered to give young players a competitive edge on artificial pitches. The pebbled rubber outsole is the cornerstone of its performance, offering multi-directional traction crucial for quick cuts, sudden stops, and explosive acceleration. This means your child can confidently change direction, maintain balance, and control the ball without slipping, even during fast-paced matches.
The elasticated cuff acts as a supportive extension of the ankle, providing a secure lockdown that enhances stability and a 'locked-in' feel. This helps reduce movement within the shoe, minimizing distractions and potential discomfort, allowing for greater focus on the game.
With the breathable textured upper, your child's feet stay cooler and drier, preventing discomfort that can arise from sweat and heat buildup. This contributes to sustained comfort and performance throughout an entire match or training session.
Real-world application: Imagine your child dribbling the ball down the wing on an astro turf pitch. The specialized outsole provides the necessary grip for sudden bursts of speed and sharp turns to evade defenders. When they need to plant their foot firmly for a shot or pass, the secure fit from the lacing and elasticated cuff ensures power transfer and stability, making these trainers a reliable choice for any aspiring young footballer on artificial grass.
Lacing: Ensure the classic lacing system is tied securely but comfortably. Over-tightening can restrict circulation, while too loose a fit can lead to instability. A double knot is recommended to prevent laces from coming undone during play.
Initial Fit Check: Before use, have your child wear the trainers and walk around. The elasticated cuff should feel snug around the ankle, and there should be a small amount of space (about a thumb's width) between their longest toe and the end of the shoe.
Surface: These trainers are exclusively designed for astro turf (artificial grass). The pebbled rubber outsole is optimized for the specific characteristics of these surfaces.
Avoid: Using them on natural grass, indoor courts, concrete, or asphalt is not recommended. Doing so can accelerate wear on the specialized outsole, reduce performance, and potentially void any product guarantees related to sole wear.
Age Group: Suitable for children across various age groups involved in football or similar activities on artificial pitches.
Cleaning: After each use, brush off any loose dirt, mud, or debris from the upper and outsole. Wipe the trainers with a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap (e.g., dish soap). Avoid harsh detergents or abrasive scrubbers.
Drying: Allow the trainers to air dry naturally at room temperature. Do not place them on or near direct heat sources like radiators, heaters, or in a tumble dryer, as this can damage the materials and adhesives.
Storage: Store the trainers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Consider using shoe trees or crumpled newspaper inside to help maintain their shape when not in use for extended periods. This also helps absorb moisture.