There is one red thread that runs throughout all of David Beckham’s most iconic moments on the football pitch, from the halfway line goal that firmly put him on the world stage to that freekick against Greece: adidas Predator boots, normally in white, were gracing the footballer’s feet.

Across a storied 20-year career, Beckham became a leading figure behind the Predator’s iconic status. And even now, over a decade since he hung up his boots and ended his professional football career, he can’t resist producing a pair of Predators to his match-day specifications.

“We’re always looking at how we can break new ground in the world of football, and what better way to do so than with one of our longest-serving and most iconic partners?” says Sam Handy, SVP of Product and Design at adidas, in a statement.

“A name so synonymous with Predator, it was only right we handed over the creative reins to David to enable him to bring his vision to life through an adidas lens.”

Two years in the making, Beckham and adidas utilize the Predator 24 for their latest release, a new-school boot (or soccer cleat, for the American readers) borrowing its looks from old-school Predator models. Through the lengthy design process, Beckham has given the shoe some upgrades, one of which is history-making.

For the first time ever on a Predator boot, it includes adidas’ classic trefoil logo — “the trefoil was non-negotiable. To have that on the boot, for me, is a game changer,” says Beckham in a video breaking down the boot’s design.

The Trefoil Takes Center Stage

The adidas trefoil features across the shoe — on the outsole, elastic strap, and on adidas’ inimitable three stripes — however, it can most obviously be seen embroidered on the Predator’s signature foldover tongue, rendered in all-Fusionskin leather replacing its typical rubber elements.

The boots are set to get a runout on the feet of players including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Paulo Dybala, Rodrigo De Paul and Alessia Russo in the coming weeks, following their official release on November 7 at select retail stores.

But for those of us who have long given up on any footballing aspirations and are resigned to watching the beautiful game from the terraces, there's an accompanying apparel collection.

A Trefoil-Infused Lifestyle Collection

Also focusing on the adidas’ trefoil, the apparel collection comes with a ‘70s-inspired look that gives it a Wales Bonner-esque quality. That is high praise considering how well-received Wales Bonner and adidas’ collections have been over the years.

It’s been a big year for the adidas Predator, 2024 marks its 30th anniversary and the boot has been celebrating accordingly with vintage-inspired designs and limited-edition boots. But adidas might have saved the best till last, getting a bonafide footballing legend (and style God) to give the Predator 24 a beautiful rehaul.

A Nod to Footballing Heritage

The primarily white boots take on the colourway of Beckham's signature Preds from 20 years ago with the foldover tongue arriving in Originals blue. The adidas Trefoil logo is stitched onto the top of the tongue with the word 'Beckham' stitched underneath - this is the first time ever the Trefoil has appeared on a pair of football boots and the Three Stripes have made sure fans know it.

Usually associated with the adidas Originals range, the iconic Trefoil fills the stripes on the boots upper with dozens of miniature logos coated in silver also featuring on the soleplate.

Accompanying the show stopping boots is a lifestyle collection that follows the all-over Trefoil design of the boots. A stunning blue tracksuit is intricately detailed with an embossed Trefoil print, red piping and matching stripes for an eye-catching look. The 70s-inspired range is a nod to the decade that first introduced the adidas Trefoil, 1971 - four years later, Beckham was born.

A match made in heaven. A retro lifestyle jersey arrives in a champagne colourway with the same embossed print and red stripes, matching perfectly with a pair of vintage-style shorts. The rest of the collection includes a windbreaker, T-shirt and socks to complete one of the best capsules adidas has dropped all year– a fitting tribute to one of football's Original style icons.

The adidas x David Beckham collection will be available to purchase starting November 7 via the adidas website and select retailers.

A Match Made in Heaven

This collaborative effort marks a significant moment for both adidas and Beckham. It's a testament to their enduring partnership and a celebration of the Predator's legacy. With the Trefoil's prominent placement, the collection is a nod to the past while simultaneously embracing a modern aesthetic. For fans of both the Predator and Beckham, this is a must-have for any sneakerhead's collection.