The latest version of the adidas Copa football boots made their debut in the football world in late 2018. This fresh approach—and, at the same time, the most revolutionary take yet on the most iconic boot of all time, the adidas Copa Mundial—represented a truly unforgettable goal by the German brand against the rest of the competition. However, today, almost two years after the launch of the first version, football boot enthusiasts worldwide were already calling for a new update to this range, as the Copa 20 was little more than a minor design update when it was launched in early 2020.
adidas Copa football boots - Paulo Dybala
As with all launches of new adidas football boots, or even updates to existing ranges, there is always a period of R&D (Research and Development) carried out by the brand, followed by a testing phase both at the brand’s facilities and on the pitches of the clubs and national teams where the top players who will be using them play. It is these players who usually wear these boots, almost always in a blackout version, during training sessions, so they can get a feel for the boot and convey their first impressions to the brand. And that is precisely what brings us to today’s topic, as we have gained access to exclusive images from the Argentine national team’s latest training session, where Juventus star Paulo Dybala could be seen wearing what appears to be, without a doubt, the next generation of the COPA.
Our first impression is that, although it obviously retains a look that is clearly recognisable as a Copa, this new version appears to have undergone a fairly significant redesign of the upper. The high-end version still features a laceless construction, where what appears to be the main change so far is evident: the forefoot area is completely free of any elements, and the most padded section of the boot has also been removed.
The sides feature a more undulating design, as was the case with the previous version. However, the design takes a slightly different direction in this new version compared to the previous one, as it runs from the heel to the forefoot.
But the changes don’t seem to be limited solely to the laceless construction. The collar area has also been revamped, with a new heel collar design, and everything suggests that both the outsole and midsole have undergone further modifications, as it appears there is a slightly larger external heel counter than the current model. However, it is highly likely that this version will not be the one that eventually hits the shops and, therefore, it could still undergo further changes. Here at Fútbol Emotion, we will keep a close eye on all updates regarding the new adidas Copa.
