adidas Copa, the family of ball control

From the Copa Mundial to the Copa Pure, a story of leather

Released in 1979, the Copa Mundial was designed for the 1982 Spanish Mondial, featuring a kangaroo leather upper with leather reinforcements at the heel. For a long time made in Germany, it has been worn by generations of players, from Franz Beckenbauer to Zinédine Zidane.

The Copa Pure carries on this promise with modern materials. Its Fusionskin technology ensures a seamless transition between leather and synthetic areas for a soft touch, while haptic impressions enhance ball grip on the Elite version, which features an anatomical insole developed with Ortholite.

Other adidas families

If touch isn't your priority, the Predator family focuses on striking with its rubber textures, while the F50 is all about lightness for speed players. All models from the brand, across all families and all surfaces, can be found on the adidas page.

Copa Pure or Copa Gloro: two ways to play in leather

The Copa Gloro is the Copa that stays true to tradition: a very supple cow leather upper, a padded forefoot that cushions the reception, perforations in the middle of the foot and at the heel for breathability, and the foldable tongue reminiscent of older models. It appeals to players who love leather without obvious technology.

The Copa Pure is aimed at competition. In the Elite version, its Comfort Frame sole combines a soft Pebax frame with a lightweight base, featuring conical studs and an extra lateral stud to better distribute pressure and pivot without catching.

Which Copa for your pitch and level

On dry grass, the FG sole of the Copa Pure Elite, Pro, League, or Club is enough for most players. In winter, the SG version with screw-in studs of the Copa Pure Elite or the Copa Gloro maintains grip on heavy pitches, while the AG version is made for artificial grass.

For a hard synthetic pitch or a five-a-side court, the Copa Pure League comes in Turf, with a studded sole. Young players can get the Copa Pure in children's sizes, in both Elite and League versions: the leather maintains the same flexibility, which is great for developing feet.

Good deals for an adidas Copa

Outgoing colors of the Copa Pure and the Copa Gloro join football shoe promotions during Black Friday, the holiday season, and winter sales. In spring, the French Days for football shoes lead up to summer sales and the return of training, and isolated sizes from old lines go on clearance.

Frequently asked questions

Does an adidas Copa run big or small?

It fits fairly normally, with a more generous fit than speed models. As the leather stretches, get a snug fit when trying them on: it will gain a bit of looseness after a few sessions.

How to care for the leather of a Copa?

Brush off mud while it's fresh, stuff the shoe with newspaper, and let it dry away from any heat source. Then, condition the leather with a suitable grease or balm to keep it supple and prevent cracking.

Is the Copa suitable for a defender or just for a midfielder?

For all positions where control and passing matter. Ball-playing defenders appreciate its stability and touch, and the leather provides slightly better foot protection in duels than a very thin synthetic upper.

Can you play in Copa Gloro on a synthetic pitch?

Choose the appropriate version: the FG sole is designed for grass and wears out quickly on synthetic. For artificial turf, an AG or Turf sole protects both the shoe and your joints.

Is a leather shoe heavier in the rain?

A bit, because leather absorbs water where synthetic repels it. Well-greased leather limits this effect, and the Copa Pure, which combines leather and synthetic areas, is less sensitive to it than an entirely leather upper.