Built for Speed-focused / football's fastest players.
A lightweight, low-cut speed cleat with a close, sock-like fit and focused traction, offset by average support and durability.
| Released | 2017 | Brand | Adidas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | adidas Adizero Primeknit | Type | American Football · Cleat |
| Level | Elite | Upper | One-piece Primeknit bootie blended with a lightweight TPU toecap |
| Soleplate | Electroplated SPRINTFRAME plate with strategically placed SPRINTSTUDS and a rotational traction zone | Who it's for | Speed-focused / football's fastest players |
| Weight | 244 g | Fit | Sock-like, precision fit (described by adidas) |
| MSRP | $150 | ||
Synthesised from 2 independent reviews, every claim traces to a quote in the breakdown. We don't test products ourselves.
The adidas Adizero Primeknit is an elite, low-cut American-football cleat from 2017 made for the game’s fastest players. Reviewers agree it is very light and has a close, sock-like knit upper. The main trade-offs are only average structural support and average durability.
Released in 2017 as an elite-tier, speed-focused American-football cleat, the Adizero Primeknit weighs 244 g per shoe (about 8.6 oz) and carried an MSRP of $150.
The upper is a one-piece knit bootie called Primeknit combined with a lightweight TPU toecap and an anatomical lacing system. The lacing follows the shape of the foot to improve fit. Adidas describes the overall feel as a sock-like, precision fit and the construction uses speed-spat seam tape, which is seam tape that acts like a slim external spat to smooth the surface.
The sole assembly uses an electroplated metal plate called SPRINTFRAME fitted with strategically placed SPRINTSTUDS, which are studs arranged to help grip, and a rotational traction zone for turning. The model lists the following named parts: Primeknit upper, SPRINTFRAME metal plate, SPRINTSTUDS, speed-spat seam tape, TPU toecap and an anatomical lacing system.
Lineage: the Adizero Primeknit follows the adizero 5-Star 7.0 Primeknit and succeeds the adizero 5-Star 6.0 (2016 generation).
The Adizero Primeknit is aimed at low-cut, skill and speed roles on the gridiron: wide receivers, cornerbacks, running backs and safeties who prioritize straight-line speed, rapid acceleration and quick cuts. Its 244 g weight and anatomical, sock-like Primeknit upper place it in the low-cut speed category. Players who need more ankle containment or a roomier last, such as linebackers, tight ends, and offensive or defensive linemen, should choose mid- or high-cut, more supportive models.
The elite-tier positioning and light construction suit higher-level players and anyone who wants minimal mass. The close, precision fit means players with wider feet should try them on or size carefully. The soleplate’s SPRINTSTUDS and rotational traction zone are designed to aid multi-directional movements common in football.
Two reviews rank weight as a standout; both Modern Notoriety and Sneaker News cite an 8.6 oz (about 244 g) per-shoe figure and score the model highly for lightness. In practical terms, that mass puts the Adizero Primeknit in the featherweight category for speed cleats, which helps acceleration and reduces perceived load during repeated sprints.
Because reviewers repeatedly reference the 8.6 oz measurement, weight is one of the cleat's best-documented performance points.
Weighing in at just a mere 8.6 oz., a full ounce lighter than the competition. Modern Notoriety
Reviewers describe the Adizero Primeknit as offering a close, sock-like, precision fit that follows the contours of the foot. Adidas uses the term 'sock-like, precision fit,' and both Modern Notoriety and Sneaker News use the same description.
In plain terms, that means the cleat gives a tight lockdown with little internal movement for players who like a low-volume feel. Players who need extra width or more room in the toe box should try sizing before buying.
The entire upper features a sock like fit. Modern Notoriety
Reviewers rated comfort positively and said the one-piece bootie moves with the foot and feels like an extension of the player’s foot. Modern Notoriety called it 'a natural extension of the foot,' and Sneaker News noted engineered flexibility in the one-piece bootie.
That feedback means comfort mainly comes from the flexible Primeknit upper and the close fit rather than thick cushioning underfoot. Players wanting plush padding under the foot should know this cleat’s comfort comes from fit and flexibility, not deep foam.
the adizero Primeknit feels like a natural extension of the foot. Modern Notoriety
Modern Notoriety rates traction highly and links that performance to the electroplated SPRINTFRAME plate with strategically placed SPRINTSTUDS and the rotational traction zone. The reviewer says the stud layout is designed to provide strong multi-directional grip and rotational traction.
On the field, that means the soleplate is built to help rapid acceleration and quick cuts through a mix of forward-oriented studs and a zone for turning. The positive traction report comes from a single review source.
strategically placed SPRINTSTUDS with a rotational traction zone that is designed to provide peak performance, multi-directional strength and unrivaled traction. Modern Notoriety
Support comes mainly from the electroplated SPRINTFRAME metal plate; Modern Notoriety gives support a 7/10 and cites the metallic SPRINTFRAME as the structural element.
That implies the cleat offers some torsional stability from the plate but does not give the higher reinforcement or ankle containment you get with mid- or high-cut, heavily reinforced models.
powered by a metallic electroplated SPRINTFRAME. Modern Notoriety
Durability is described as average in the available evidence. Modern Notoriety scores durability 7/10 and calls the upper 'comfortable yet durable,' which indicates reasonable longevity for a lightweight knit upper but not the long-term resilience of heavier, reinforced constructions.
Players who regularly play on abrasive surfaces or who need season-after-season toughness may find this construction sacrifices some longevity for lightness.
Two reviewers place the shoe at about 8.6 oz per shoe; the product facts list the weight as 244 g per shoe (roughly 8.6 oz).
The upper is a one-piece Primeknit knit bootie with a lightweight TPU toecap and speed-spat seam tape; adidas describes the fit as a sock-like, precision fit and reviewers echoed that description.
The listed specification names SPRINTSTUDS on an electroplated SPRINTFRAME plate and a rotational traction zone; the product facts do not list detachable studs as an option.
Modern Notoriety rated durability 7/10 and described the upper as 'comfortable yet durable,' which indicates average durability rather than the longevity of heavier, reinforced models.
The cleat is described by adidas and reviewers as having a sock-like, precision fit; that suggests a close, low-volume fit rather than extra room, so players who prefer roomy lasts should try them on or consider sizing options.
The Adizero Primeknit is positioned as a low-cut speed cleat best suited to speed skill positions, wide receivers, cornerbacks, running backs and safeties, because of its low weight, low collar and traction-focused sole; players who need more ankle support or wider lasts should consider mid- or high-cut, more supportive models.
Bottom line, The Adizero Primeknit is a purpose-built, low-cut speed cleat for receivers, cornerbacks, running backs and safeties who prioritize lightness and close fit; players who need high levels of structural support or extra durability should look elsewhere.
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