The Upper: Adidas continued the Predator Pulse with a premium K Leather upper A newly crafted tongue was designed with a bit thicker of an elastic to keep a nice, snug fit Adidas used thicker, more elevated stripes compared to the last model, but kept a similar look with the stripes wrapping underneath the boots In terms of the Predator element, Adidas crafted a 6 piece rubber design for increased power and swerve. The Sole Plate: Adidas introduced the PowerPulse technology with the Pulse The PowerPulse was supposed to help with weight distribution, making the boot more comfortable and increasing power based on the distribution The overall sole plate was similar to the mania, with a 2 piece design and a bladed TRX stud pattern