To make leather sexy again to a new generation, it says a lot that adidas has created a boot that mimics leather but is primarily still a synthetic construction. 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. The quality of the leather on the forefoot is rare for such a takedown boot; could have extended a bit more to the midfoot to match the Tiempo academy First up, let’s be clear: this is the adidas Copa, the most modern, technologically advanced boot in the Copa range, as opposed to the more traditional Copa Mundial and Copa Gloro. adidas do have Kid-specific makes for the Copa 20.3 available in FG-specific soleplate. Does the .3 have other soleplate versions for muddy pitches, 3G or Turf? I hope this is a good introduction to leather for Gen Z and may perhaps spark a newfound demand for leather, allowing adidas to develop full leather boots in the future outside of their heritage Copa Mundial line.

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Some people live and die by the old ways. Case in point, vinyl records. Those who love vinyl swear by them and claim that MP3s can never beat the nice warm sound that emanates from the age old tech. It’s an experience that only the enlightened can appreciate, they say.The Copa doesn’t replace the classics, it’s simply a modern alternative, using advanced engineering techniques to give you the ultimate touch and feel on the ball while maintaining the trademark comfort of the series. From longstanding leather classics like the World Cup and Copa Mundial to more modern innovations like the all-conquering Predator, their boots are always built to combine comfort and performance. This is the world we live in now where technology reigns supreme. And the adidas Copa Sense .1 is a technologically sound boot. It may not bring about nostalgia but it surely delivers for the modern age. As for the rest of the soleplate, I don’t have much issue with it. Yes, it’s slightly weighty but it’s one of adidas’ best looking ones available as the wave effect is evident across the tooling. 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. Feel the game and elevate your play wearing adidas Copa Sense .3 MG football boots in Red/White/Solar Red, featuring an all-new design with a soft synthetic and leather upper for an anatomical fit and the purest first touch.

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The Copa Sense.3 replicates the Fusionskin feel with its synthetic leather forefoot and a textile collar and midfootadidas named the boot “Sense” in a bid to “to deliver an enhanced feel andoptimum touch for the wearer”. On paper, that is what all leather boots strive to do as they all provide an elegant and cushioned touch on the ball. adidas’ approach to this is somewhat different and can be seen in these 3 features – TOUCHPODS, SENSEPODS and SOFTSTUDS. When we say the purest first touch, we mean it. The adidas Copa Sense takes ball feel to the next level, using soft, cushioning leather to improve your control in every respect. Despite this downward trend, brands still keep their line of leather boots within their ranks to point to their storied past and display their long history within the boot category. This explains why adidas still produces the adidas Copa Mundial, one of the legendary leather boots from the 70s. However, it is increasingly difficult to market the Copa Mundial and their leather boots to a generation that has never even experienced a proper leather boot like an adidas Predator from the 90s to early 2000s.

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The firm ground (FG) studs don’t pose too much of a problem for me on artificial ground (AG) and receives our seal of approval for dual FG/AG purposes. There is no stud pressure on AG and it provides sufficient traction without digging too deep into the ground. A very good boot built for Gen Z The Copa 20.3 has a stitched calfskin leather forefoot and a synthetic midfoot with a burrito-style tongue Soleplate construction mirrors the Exoframe structure and semi-conical studs; uses a single layer of TPUCalfskin leather is half-decent; you have more calfskin leather quantity and quality from the Tiempo academy The 20.3 uses a calfskin leather instead of the more premium K-leather. Also, the leather is restricted to the forefoot as synthetic material dominate the midfoot. The 20.3 does not have knit. How does the 20.3 feel on feet?

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Objectively, the adidas Copa Sense .1 is an excellent boot. This one of the best fitting boots available in the market, let alone among the adidas stable. It’s a very elegantly designed football boot and is an improvement, aesthetically. The 20.3 is quite comfortable on feet. Pressure point from the bunching up of the burrito tongue can be alleviated with the right size. What size of the Copa 20.3 should I choose?Pro:Direct are working in partnership with our carriers to reduce the impact on our environment with low, or zero carbon emissions in the last mile delivery to your door. The adidas Copa + model comes up a little short, so we would recommend going up at least half a size or potentially a full size.