Any time as a brand if you can make a product that stands the test of time then you have left an ever lasting impression on the sport and the boot world. The Copa has definitely been a main stay in the boot community the past 50 years and with that amount of time it says a lot about adidas and the boot itself. adidas today has unveiled a limited edition version of their most famous football boot to date: the iconic Copa Mundial. It almost looks fake in white but as a boot nerd I am definitely a fan. The white with black accents and gold highlights really give it a classy look.
About the Copa.... Released in 1982, the Copa Mundial is the best-selling boot in football history and has been worn by some of the all-time greats including Franz Beckenbauer, Michel Platini, Zico & Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Since then it has been sold over 10 million times and was actually the last revolutionary product innovation created by sporting goods legend and founder of the adidas brand Adi Dassler. He had been personally involved in the early development of the original Copa Mundial before he passed away in 1982.
adidas will release a limited number of pairs of the special White Copa Mundial available to boot nerds globally and they are sure to become a collector’s item when they go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday 1st October).
Going through very slight changes since the boot was designed for the 1982 FIFA World Cup™ in Spain, the Copa continues to be made in Scheinfeld, close to adidas HQ in Germany. It boasts a kangaroo leather upper and additional leather provided on the heel, intended to improve durability and stability. However, in terms of weight the Copa comes in at 11.1 oz which in this day in age is tons.
The new boot maintains the same qualities and feel of the traditional version but the color way has been reversed with white being the prominent colour launching the boot into the modern game.
The White Copa Mundial is available from tomorrow (Tuesday 1stOctober) for purchase in selected adidas retail outlets and yes we at Far Post will be getting these Limted OG boots.