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Adidas Predators

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Bodhisattva
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Before my fall soccer season this year, I bought these Adidas Predators. I bought them at the beginning of August. The season is now over and there is a whole in the left shoe and the sewing is starting to become undone. Does anyone know if they will replace shoes if they get ruined to soon?
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Oct 17 2010 7:06PM
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maximiliaan
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Its football
Oct 17 2010 7:09PM
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Blurst
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Why would you ask NS when you can just email Adidas just as quickly?
Oct 17 2010 7:09PM
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warrilow86
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Email adidas directly and they'll get back to you, there customer service is pretty gd. They'll either replace them or send u a check for the value of the boots
Oct 17 2010 7:10PM
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Bodhisattva
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I already have emailed them. But do you think they have someone sitting at a computer to respond to my email right away? No, so i was just wondering now.
Oct 17 2010 7:11PM
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leeum.
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yeah my studs got worn down on those on only one side i need to send them
Oct 17 2010 7:13PM
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maximiliaan
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Wut you serius?
Oct 17 2010 7:13PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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Not sure I'm thinking not though. I usually only buy cleats that don't have the stitching on the front so stuff like that doesn't happen. Doubt they'll replace them. Here's a tip to save money if you need new cleats, go to tropicana.com and check out their partnering with adidas, if you get a certain amount of points from orange juice containers you can get $50 off plus free shipping off their site.

I really want a pair of the F50 adizeros the look so nice. Once I run through my F30's I'll be getting a pair.
Oct 17 2010 7:14PM
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stompdat
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doubt it. i've ruined many pairs and never got a warranty like that. let me know if u do though. that'd be awesome.
Oct 17 2010 7:16PM
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inb4_UMAD
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nike total 90s ftw
Oct 17 2010 8:05PM
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fujarome
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yea i doubt you'll get anything. Especially not after a full season. It's going to be considered regular wear and tear. Unfortunate. Otherwise I'd never have to pay for keeper gloves. Because even after 1 season, brand new gloves will be worn and destroyed to shit.
Oct 17 2010 8:07PM
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shibby
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Nike Vapor's! And that's what happens to leather boots, especially K leather, you get a softer touch but it won't last as long.
Oct 17 2010 8:11PM
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steep
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My friends f50s got a hole and they sent him 75 for a new body.
Oct 17 2010 8:11PM
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Funkadelic
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I always wore preds when I was in high school and used to play year round. That was the typical turn over for me for needing to get a new pair, never really thought about contacting adidas about them not lasting long enough. They get put through a lot. But good luck if adidas is willing to replace them.
Oct 17 2010 8:12PM
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T.DUDE
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do you play on turf?
Oct 17 2010 8:14PM
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Bodhisattva
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You said you played year round. I bought these 2 and a half months ago and didnt start using them till about a month and a half ago. They really should be worn out by now? I should have to buy brand new boots for fall, winter, and spring?
Oct 17 2010 8:38PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I never tried on a pair of the high end nike's. I want to though. adidas's fit my feet better. and my current cleats are really comfortable. but try that tropicana thing if you want new cleats, you'll save $50.
Oct 17 2010 8:46PM
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steep
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Vapors are sooo fucking amazing I'm on my 5th pair! love them!
Oct 17 2010 8:51PM
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cct_222
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i got a similar question!!!! my nike ctr 360's just tore after 2 months of play, it was actually only probably a month of play cause i used my vapors half the time, the material of the cleat didnt actually rip, but the stitching of the boot came apart by the sole leaving a gaping 3 inch hole, i just think this is bullshit cause i paid over $100 for a pair of cleats that rip a month into the season, i have yet to contact nike about this but i wanna know if anyone has had any experience with sending back cleats to nike to get a new pair/refund
Oct 18 2010 9:50AM
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RiddleMeThis
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if you email Adidas using strong language and act like youre pissed and put maybe a picture of your issue, they will send you an email saying either we're very sorry, here's $X on an adidas gift card OR send us your shoes, we'll send you a new pair plus $X (smaller amout of money to adidas)

Happened to me. preds as well. And about half of my team did it with nike for the SMALLEST issue with vapors

works like a charm:)

Oct 18 2010 10:12AM
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shibby
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I've tried almost all of them. Not a fan of the Legends or the Lasers (the OG one's were one of the best cleats ever made though). I went back to Vapor's and will probably keep playing in them until I can't afford to anymore. I also love Copa Mundial's and would like to get my hands on some old Predator Mania's.
Oct 18 2010 7:46PM
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iSmokeweed
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yeah i have predators and i play on turf. with in two week the sole started to come off. they sick ducks
Oct 18 2010 8:54PM
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Uncle.Badness
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I haven't played soccer in a few years, but I remember the predators really sucked, i used f30s and they help up quite well.
Oct 18 2010 8:57PM
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twin-tip-hero
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na man they will not replace them. its like buying a skateboard, its supposted to be used. so if you break the skateboard thats your fault. same with boots.
Oct 18 2010 8:58PM
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Bodhisattva
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That's bullshit if they make boots that last a month and a half
Oct 18 2010 9:03PM
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steep
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I fucking love vapors
Oct 19 2010 5:54PM
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snowflexzone
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agreed, much more steeze
Oct 19 2010 6:11PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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i have f30's right now
Oct 19 2010 8:21PM
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.AR6rider
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adiZeros > Vapors err day
Oct 19 2010 9:28PM
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steep
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naaaaaaaah.
Oct 19 2010 10:33PM
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.AR6rider
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ive had like 3 pairs of vapors and i
Oct 19 2010 10:39PM
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Auschie
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Where did you buy them from? I get all of my cleats from eurosport and they will let you send back basically anything for a new pair.  I started the season with adizeros, and went through two pair and then decided to switch to the superflys.  Best choice ever.  But depending on where you bought them, you should be able to return them.  These companies are so big that giving someone a new pair of cleats really isnt a big deal.

Oct 19 2010 10:42PM
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ryano
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send em in, they'll replace em.
Oct 19 2010 10:50PM
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JayDope
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i remember when these cleats first came out when i was in like 6th grade about 9 or 10 years ago, fucking solid
Oct 19 2010 10:57PM
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