Adidas Predators were launched in 1994, and they went on to become one of the most famous soccer cleats. Former Liverpool player Craig Johnson was responsible for developing these cleats. After retiring from soccer, Johnston moved to Australia to take care of his sister. While working with school kids in his native country, he started working on a new soccer cleat. These cleats would have rubber strips on top of their soles to increase friction between the surface and the ball. Thus, these cleats allowed players more control over their shots. Johnston eventually sold his design to Adidas for a 2% share of all future sales.