Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal’s custodian, unveiled a white-out adidas Predator Prototype this week. The iconic fold-over tongue has been reintroduced. demonstrating that he does not retreat from the spotlight when it is focused at him.

Some have argued that the renowned tongue, which was a critical element of the silo from the outset until its rapid reemergence after a transient absence, should be included in the new Predator. Aaron Ramsdale provided us with our initial glimpse of the forthcoming Predator, which is expected to be released by the end of the year. Adidas seems to be accommodating fan preferences, as the extended tongue—which was last observed on the 2007 Powerswerve and likely previous Predators—will now be accessible.

During a recent training session, Ramsdale wore a whiteout version of the boot, and the return of the tongue was immediately noticeable. The boots are obviously from a more recent generation, yet they look more like a classic Predator from 2000–2007 due to the tongue and the return of rubber pads instead of spikes. The branding and soleplate make this very clear.

Tongues aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s very understandable; in today’s boot designs, they’re largely unnecessary. And it seems like Ramsdale is one of many who appeal to this demographic; he was seen with a pair of the new Predator sneakers—this time in a whiteout style—and a pair of the laceless variants. A collar-wrapping accent of silver tone serves as a substitute for the tongue.

As is their wont, Adidas usually releases new iterations of their iconic silo shoe line in the winter and early spring. Here we take a peek at the next boot, which has us checking our bank accounts already…