adidas x Menace Predator '94 Drops July 14
The West Coast collaboration between adidas and Los Angeles–based Menace moves into its third chapter with the Predator '94, a retrofit soccer boot paired with debut kits that anchor the partnership in local soccer heritage and World Cup timing. The July 14 drop marks the most ambitious statement yet from founder Steven Mena's creative vision.
By Jordan Ellis
Three releases into the adidas x Menace partnership, the creative momentum shows no signs of slowing. After establishing the blueprint with a Superstar interpretation rooted in Mena's LA upbringing, followed by a Mother's Day iteration of the shell toe, the collaboration now turns to the Predator '94—a purposeful shift toward soccer itself, timed precisely as Los Angeles serves as a World Cup host city.
The decision to build around football rather than basketball speaks to a calculated narrative arc. Menace's first official kit release accompanies the boot, anchoring both products in a conceptual framework titled "Sol" and "Ciela"—Spanish for sun and sky—that emphasizes shared universal imagery over divisive aesthetics.
Design Details
The public colorway arrives in sky blue, a deliberate reference to its thematic naming. But the execution extends beyond surface color. Paisley patterning adorns the toe box, chainlink embroidery traces the quarter panel, and steel-gray eyestays ground the piece in Angeles-specific iconography. The aesthetic language consistently points homeward, a design strategy Menace has refined across the partnership's first two releases.
The accompanying kits—"Halo White" and "Hora De Oro" (Golden Hour)—introduce a tarot-inspired star motif that splits into traditional home and away silhouettes. Both jerseys echo the shoe's ornamental details, creating visual cohesion across the collection. This coordinated approach marks the first time Menace has introduced official apparel within the adidas collaboration.
Release Strategy and Timing
The partnership's third chapter arrives during a moment of heightened focus on Los Angeles' sporting culture. The World Cup context isn't incidental—it's structural. Mena's previous releases demonstrated sufficient creative credibility to justify this broader canvas, and the collaboration capitalizes on it with deliberate restraint rather than opportunism.
A pre-release activation scheduled for July 11 offers LA locals early access, live music, and food programming at no cost. A limited yellow edition, exclusive to the event, will debut there before wider retail availability.
FAQs
When does the adidas x Menace Predator '94 release?
The collection drops July 14 via Menace and the adidas CONFIRMED app. An LA-based activation on July 11 offers early access to local customers.
What is the retail price?
Both the Predator '94 boot and kits retail for $160 each.
Where can I buy the adidas x Menace collection?
The drop is available through Menace's website and the adidas CONFIRMED app on July 14. The July 11 LA activation provides in-person access for eligible participants.
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Release Info
Availability: July 14, 2026
Retail Price: $160 (boots and kits)
Retailers: Menace, adidas CONFIRMED app
Colorways (Confirmed): Sky Blue (public), Yellow (F&F exclusive, July 11 LA event)
Status: Incoming drop
