Black football boots never really disappear, but the adidas Immortal DNA Pack gives the blackout idea a deeper purpose. Released in January 2026, the collection brings Predator, F50 and Copa together in a dark visual language built around heritage, identity and the design codes that made each silo recognizable in the first place.
Predator DNA in its most famous colors
The heart of the pack is the Predator. Black, white and red is more than a safe combination for this franchise—it is part of its visual memory. From the earliest generations onward, those colors became tied to the aggressive rubber elements, bold branding and unmistakable attitude that made Predator one of football’s defining boot families.
Immortal DNA does not attempt to disguise that history. The black base gives the boot a traditional foundation, while sharp red and white accents bring back the sense of authority associated with classic Predator releases. On the modern silhouette, the effect feels familiar without becoming a straight retro remake.
F50 and Copa interpret the blackout differently
F50 brings speed heritage into the same dark theme. Because the silo has historically been associated with lightweight construction and more expressive launch colors, seeing it dressed predominantly in black gives its streamlined shape a more technical, serious character. Copa provides the counterpoint: a model already rooted in adidas’ touch-and-comfort tradition, where a restrained palette feels completely natural.
Why the name “Immortal DNA” fits
The collection works because it is not built around one temporary trend. Predator, F50 and Copa represent three long-running adidas ideas—control, speed and touch. The “DNA” is the identity each franchise has carried through multiple generations; the “immortal” part is the fact that those ideas keep returning in new technology and new silhouettes.
For players who prefer understated soccer cleats but still want a pack with real historical context, Immortal DNA is one of adidas’ strongest 2026 releases. It looks like a blackout pack at first glance, but the closer story is about three football icons proving why their identities have lasted.