adidas Mens Copa Sense .3 FG Football Boots Lace Up

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I first thought that the entire boot was covered in a thin layer of leather but I had come to find out that only the forefoot is made from leather. The boots provide an anatomical fit thanks to the seamless upper moulding to the contours of your feet, whereas the non-marking rubber outsole with moulded studs maximise traction and the three-stripe branding completes design.

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These boots offer customization options, allowing you to choose whether to keep the tongue or cut it off entirely. It’s got a nice solidity for those who love an all-action game and it’s a feature that’s sorely missed in many of today’s more stripped down football boots. Despite the simple tongue, the narrower midfoot means that you’d have to loosen up your laces quite a bit to slip your foot in. adidas claims that those two medial studs are injected with a softer material, so they bend upon impact with the ball. TOUCHPODS are thick memory foam pads that have been inserted along the medial and lateral parts of the foot, where your toe joints are.The German boot makers have actually been quite active in developing cushioned pods around the heels for their other football boots but I think with these SENSEPODS, they have perfected the placement and volume of the pods. It will be tight fit but the entire boot, including the thick TOUCHPODS, softens up within minutes and I found them to be pretty comfortable.

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These Astro Turf trainers from adidas have been developed with a soft, leather forefoot which works with the boots are designed to follow to the contours of your feet to maximise control. This explains why adidas still produces the adidas Copa Mundial, one of the legendary leather boots from the 70s. Since its inception, it has earned a reputation as one of the most beloved and enduring football boots in history. You could also check if there are any scripts, like ad blockers, running in your browser and disable them.

The boots also feature adaptive Fusionskin cut outs over the instep and a Primeknit quarter which stretches to deliver a locked in fit, while the soft TPU medial studs bend upon ball contact to create a smoother first touch and the adidas branding completes the look. The dampening pods also ensure it takes the sting out of tackles or a hard strike though I did wish I had a slightly closer feel of the ball when dribbling. In terms of width compared to other adidas models, the Copa falls between the Predator (widest) and the X (narrowest). These are players who have only known synthetic boots like the Ace and the X – during a time where leather boots have been seen as passe. adidas even includes a small scissors graphic under the fold of the tongue, giving players the sense of adding a personal touch to this iconic boot series.

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adidas’ approach to this is somewhat different and can be seen in these 3 features – TOUCHPODS, SENSEPODS and SOFTSTUDS. If you’re a leather purist, this isn’t a boot for you though the writing has been on the wall for some time for leather.

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You get a generous amount of padding across the entire boot but expect the TOUCHPODS to be where the padding is at its thickest. Where this wave design really stands out is along the bronze external heel counter which looks like a piece of art. It also carries a nice glossy finish which will painfully get tarnished after your first few minutes on the pitch so please enjoy the look while it lasts. The ball sticks to your feet when receiving the ball at pace thanks to the dampening pods though you might not feel the cushioned elegance you would associate with classic leather boots.

The Copa Mundial quickly became a classic choice among footballers for its exceptional comfort, quality, and performance, and it continues to be cherished by players and fans alike, representing a timeless symbol of football excellence. It shares none of the puffy Michelin Man aesthetics of the Copa 19/20 and instead looks sleeker with a lower volume upper and its new “wave” aesthetic. Leather boot enthusiasts are usually in the 30s to 50s age range having experienced great leather boots in their younger days.