At least 3 people will (usually) wear Copa Mundial in every official match. The ref and the 2 linesmen.

Copas don't need to be endorsed by a football player to sell, their quality speaks for itself.

Marketing that's the answer.

Like if you think the Copa is the most iconic boot ever made!

I grew up in Ontario too and am a little older than you. I remember when I played, in my teens, NOTHING caught my eye like some beat up "well loved" Copa Mundials. Sometimes the older guys (20+ yr olds,at the time) would go to practice with the tongues on the copas DUCT TAPED so theyd be extra floppy on game day. That, coupled with a thin white headband ( a la Francesco Totti), was the epitomy of cool back then, haha. I always loved the elegance of the Copa Mundial's, and that was even over the popular Predator shoes that were big circa 2000-2002. The "rich kid" on my rep team had some original predators and I loved them, but always preferred the classic looks that Adidas, Lotto, Puma, Diadora, Mizuno were offering. I had some Lotto Stadio's that I miss and cant find anywhere... WTF happened to soccer shoes now? I've been away for about 15 years and now I've come back to the market and dont recognize anything. Knuckleballs, footballs that have minds of their own, plastic weightless shoes, neon colours.....was i gone for that long? Josh, thanks so much for making your videos, I love watching them and love to get soccer news by a fellow Canadian. I got so much to learn! I gotta admit though, I just bought a couple of Tango's and looking to get some Copa's...was gunna try to relive my youth, and now i just look like I'm straight out of Argentina 78' . Gotta grow a mullet now. Thanks again!!

Jozy Altidore loves wearing Copas.

My favorite boot was the World Cup. Essentially Copa upper with soft ground base plate. On the right field, these had such an I ncredible bite, and awesome feel. Miss those days.

I agree marketing is the reason why they do not wear Copa Mundials, but I feel the Copa has been losing popularity and kids do not know what they are; Adidas needs to start some marketing or else it will stop selling well. I personally hope they keep selling the Copa Mundial, World Cup, Mundial Goal and Mundial Team. They will always be my favorite boots next to some Predator and adiPure/11pro and modern Copa models

I pulled out my high school copas from ‘96 3 years ago when my kids started playing. The leather was good. Several cleats snapped off in an hour of play from dry rot. Also cracking on the plastic bottom sole. Went and bought another pair for coaching/playing with my kids. I hope to find an old guy team soon.

You have one of the best channels for soccer reviews and updates! I would say that i am definitely a sneaker head but thanks to you...I am now a cleat head! Keep em coming brotha!

Adidas Copa Mundial and Puma King are both iconic boots that have a cult following. I'm 38 and i do have mates that still wore these boots during our sunday league games.

Xabi Alonso is another that definitely would have worn mundials. I've seen countless pics of him in training and on his social media wearing mundials. Including his "Lived it. Loved it. Farewell beautiful game" photo

One of the very few boots that work for wide feet and for players with toes that have not been squeezed together by years of wearing restrictive modern footwear. Almost all the boots out there are very narrow in the toe box and mold your foot to the boot, rather than vice-versa. The Copa Mundial is soooo comfortable.

Loved my copa, s !! Predator rapier were my 2 favourite boots of all time

I've tried alot of football boots. I used to be Copa all the way until my mid twenties and I thought I'd try some new stuff. I can honestly say that the Copa is the best boot out of the lot, even better than the original Mania boots, well, perhaps not looks wise because they were ridiculous but still, the Copa oozes class and is so so comfortable.

They might be old, but... I have rather wide feet. Every modern shoe that I was able to try on at the local sports store was more or less difficult to put on and more or less painful / uncomfortable to wear even for 10 minutes in the store. The copas are so easy to put on, and they feel great on my feet (well not as great as my various barefoot-style shoes, but they are as good as it gets).

I just bought my copas 2 weeks ago. Couldn't be happier !!!!

Copa mundial, Samba classic, Kaiser 5, my favorite indoor boots. I love the classic style, I see more and more people going back to the more oldschool look for their football boots/soccer cleats. I bought some samba's classic for futsal last season and this year 3 of mates switched to the more classic look. I just hate the weird colors look and feel of the modern boots.

Hi, Josh. I couldn't agree more with your opinion about Copa Mundial. The younger generation never knows why copa mundial is the best of the best since the world cup of 1982, unless they give it a try.

I've worn it this season, one of the best shoes ever bought (my favourite was Adidas 15.1 leather) 😀

thanks for making this video Josh . I asked this question in one of your videos as to why pros do not wear cops mundials

I like em I wear them for rugby really comfortable and that alone helps me perform to my full potential with no disturbance or worry about break in and stuff like that🙏❤💯🔥🔥🔥

I tried making the transition to newer colorful high technology cleats a few times but they never have that feeling to them like a pair of Copa Mundials or Puma kings. They might not be that flashy but they feel right and get the job done

I started playing soccer in summer 2018, and decided to get a cheap used pair of soccer boots. (Used is right - the previous owner never even cleaned off some grass). I never bothered to research what I got, but every time I played, the callouses on my bunions would be screaming in pain, partly because it was summer and my feet swelled up more, but mostly because it was a narrow tapered boot made of non stretchable uppers (it was an Adidas F10 TRX FG). The pain was so bad that I didn't want to play as much anymore. (Also, the other players complained when I stepped on them because of the hard rubber/plastic cleats - it seemed to be a soft surface boot). So I was driving by a soccer/futbol store and decided to stop in to see what boots they had. I had researched some wider front box boots before, but was still unsure of what to buy. I told the store's owner my predicament, and he immediately suggested the Cops Mudials. He asked my size (12-12.5, US) and provided an 11.5, explaining that soccer boots need to be reasonably tight to provide better ball control, and that the K-leather will stretch out over time. He felt my toes inside, and said I needed a smaller size. We eventually settled down on a size 10.5, which felt kinda tight in the store. But I trusted his advice that it would stretch out, and he said I could come back and exchange for an 11 if I worked them at home for a bit before playing and decided they were too tight before playing. And by golly, this is a great boot. What a fantastic suggestion by the store owner. My bunion callouses have actually shrunk significantly since I've played in these, and have never been in pain. My ball control is significantly improved naturally, considering I never practice and only play on games (looking to practice drills more in near future). The only downsides: - the price. I was looking to spend no more than $50-60 American, and ended up spending $125. I have literally never spent more on any sports equipment, but for my foot health and comfort, they were well worth it. - the sides tend to stretch over a game, and need retightening periodically. Otherwise, these are a great pair of beginner boots - the golden standard -, but also great for advanced players as well. And they're especially great for wider feet because the K-leather stretches over time.

The man, the myth, the legend Jozy Altidore wears copas.

Back when I was in Sunderland academy, the coaches would wear copas and I would always want a pair. Such class and prestige Now I've got them and they do not disappoint. Love the mouldies!

I lost count how many Copa cleats I have owned in the past. I try other synthetic upper cleats, but I always go back to Copas. They are truly a masterpiece. For me Tiempos are the second best.

I had given up on the copas fitting me since they would crush my toes everytime I would wear them to try and break them in so I bought leathter cream and shoe trees and put them away for a while and now they fit perfectly!!! These things really do stretch don't give up, you might have to give them a bit of a push

I must disagree when you said: the boost won’t make the player better or worse. Of course it does, every player has a different shape of feet, the way you hit the ball will never be the same for them all, reason why pros nowadays has bespoke measures for their “popular market “ boosts. Mundial was the best boots I ever had, I’ve played from 10-14YO as amateur and 14-18 as professional in Brazilian main league. I have returned playing last month after 12 years out of the pitches, bought 3 pairs of adidas boots and none of them gives the feel and comfort neither fits the way I hit the ball when shooting strong, for short passes any boots will do, but for long passes, chips, etc always take the boots that best fits your feet shape. Example the legendary old school players, they are all still using their old models boots but refreshed to nowadays (colours and models name) for their events and friendly.

CM's have gone through the test of time, and they are very durable

Just grabbed a pair in 2021 first game in them tomorrow 🔥

unfortunately to the modern footballer, it's just not stylish enough.

Copa Mundial is the most iconic football boot ever.

The most comfortable boot I've ever used

hey its josh from soccer reviews for you dot com.....so classic gets me every time

Hey! Huge fan of your channel / work. I have a question that I would really love an answer from you. I have a slightly wide feet. Always used Mercurials but I’m at a point where they’re super uncomfortable. I’m thinking about buying these. But I lowkey want something more modern. Really want to try out some Adidas. Any newer-ish version of adidas that you would recommend? Comfortable/ for wide feet? Would really appreciate if I got a reply! Keep up the great work 🐐👏🏽

I love them so much that mundial goals are and forever will be my day to day shoe. Fit and comfort can’t be beat! I got a stock pile just in case adidas gets any ideas ;)

Josh I totally agree with these assumptions with the copa mundial. However, the copa 17.1 is a new silo in the adidas line so why don't they use the athletes under the adidas brand to wear the 17.1. I honestly don't see any athlete wearing the 17.1 (correct me if I am wrong).

I just ordered the copa sense .1 can’t wait to wear them

quality video, quality content thx man

Since the begining of its exsistence there are other brands that produce compareable boots to copa mundials. However copas are more consistant in supply and available almost everywhere in the world. I remember bought them in the early 90s when they were very popular. I had to pre order.

You cannot beat a good old pair of Puma Kings.

I have been wearing copa's for years and years, I have tried wearing more modern boots a few times but always go back to the reliable copa's!

I also believe the copas are marketed more like firm ground cleats while pros generally use soft ground cleats with lesser and longer studs.

I was recently wondering about this issue. I bought the Copa Mundial boots last month after switching from the X 16.3. The adjustment remains massive. I feel like I've lost a yard of pace due to the leather and the ball flys off my boot when I pass or strike the ball. However, the control and precision of the Mundial is worth the compromise (I'm a sloth). Maybe the pace of the professional game has become quicker which is why lighter boots have become the norm. There was a big debate here in England back in 2004 about lighter boots and its correlation with metatarsal injuries (caused by the Rooney injury). It would be interesting to know your thoughts on future boot innovations. The impact of recycled material on performance etc... Thank you so much for the video.

I just bought today my copas, I looked to all of them and non of them made me feel that street football spirit, tried pink ones yellow ones all different colours and shapes non of them seemed quite all right then I saw this old fashion cool ones and tried them on, Perfect love them right away I play indoor football, futsal, recently changed for outdoor was not quite sure about the boots, they were kinda more expensive but I pretty sure I made the right decision and so i google it and find out this video so Im now more sure about them, anyway Im not saying the all colorful ones are not good like you said its about personnal taste, anyway I think in the end of the day its all about marketing. Liked the video by the way

Still the best football shoe for me Copa Mundials! I get no blisters first touch is always good and they fit so well it's very comfortable!

MLS... Altidore started wearing them when he came back from his third hamstring injury in recent years. Kaka was wearing them prob cause his bad knee and playing on turf last year in orlando, he switched to mizunos mid year though. Piatti switched out of them at the end of last year and is wearing the gloro 16.1 now.

the Copa Mundial does indeed have a unique fit, had a buddy who would wear nothing but Copas and he loved them. they are solid shoes, just weighed too much for my F50 accustomed feet. 11.7oz vs 5.8oz.... Copas will forever be legendary tho

Currently my favourite boot because it the most premium leather there is and I just love primarily black boots.

I wear copas and every body laughs, then I score a hatrick and they shut up

that superlight carbon fiber boot, that you did not mentioned the brand that was creating it because of contract reasons, any news about that? Thanks and best boot channel on YT!! Great job!

While id love them to have more cushioning, maybe similar to the adidas busenitz which is essentially a copa upper with a spezial bottom, there has been no other boot that my flintstone feet fit in so comfortably. Im going to try a knit pair the next time i buy a new pair, but still going to go with the same boots ive went with since the early when i started playing. Ive tried the tiempos, the predators, a couple others for indoors(i usually go with a street gato or busenitz) but i always go back to these.😊

Makes perfect sense Josh! It's a paradox!

I love Copas and I’m young soooo yeah, also I love the kaiser 5 I love them

I think Adidas will have a problem if they do so, which is there would be a big demand from their endorsed athletes to wear Copas. It looks good, feels good and I think even Messi won't have any complaints doing it. Just my thoughts though...

which typ of shoes im wearing has a hugggeeeee impact of my performance. for example ,if i play with the f50 tunit .7 ,i am able to shoot knuckle balls like you never seen before. if i shoot with the nike tiempo the ball flies more curved

I've noticed the club's that are sponsored by Adidas the backroom staff all wear them but your right not the players, but like someone mentioned it's sponsorship deals etc. I'm a bham city fan and I've seen Paul Caddis wear them when he was at the club, but that's it that I can remember ha

i'm 22 now and they're my favorite boot.i didn't know they were cult followed and i've never been able to use many brand new boots. i wonder why i like them so much?

There are Copa Mundial with folding top tongue and Worl cup version tighter fit. I prefer nike Tiempo Mystic III and Puma King Top K DI and Adidas Predator X and Nike Mercurial Vapor XI.

Best boots ever, had a pair for years until they fell apart, Bought a pair of Adidas Ghosted x2 last week and have already sent them back.

the best ever boots..copa mundial and lotto stadio2...very soft leather

Hatem Ben Arfa did were Pantofola d'oro Lazzarinis when he didn't have a contract. I think something more exotic in the old school category like the Lazzarinis is more attractiv to pro players that do not have a contract with a specific brand, because they do not want to advertise bigger brands for free

The best football boots made ever 👌. So comfortable 💯👊🏿

my favorite video of yours

My daughter wears copas and she's 11. I admit, size 4's are VERY hard to come by. She saw old videos of me in my youth wearing copas and she asked if she could get a similar pair. I said, "absolutely". She loves them. They're comfortable, they look nice and she plays well in them. However, I don't think it's about the shoes. She's a great soccer player b/c she loves the game; not b/c of the shoes. She likes them b/c she feels like she has control of her game wearing those.

Josh, you should make a video on how to clean different kind of boots

I use them as my trainers. They're a rugged well made boot. I love my copas.

I have them they are good but a little heavy i like light boots so not the best for Me but they are good apart from that 💪👍🏼

I had valsport fuorioclasse, but Adidas and kings are up there as the best.

just ordered a pair of kaiser's instead of copa mundials, i felt that the kaiser leather fits better on my foot over the kangaroo leather weird but its all about personal pref, and that expensive does not mean everything. thanks alot.

My friends are wearing copas and it seems like he enjoyed theme⚽️👏🏽

My brother loves wearing copas - but I honestly can't stand playing with them. I find it difficult to pass and shoot accurately and it feels clumsy, but they are amazingly comfortable and the first touch with the soft k leather is great. I guess you just have to get used to them or at least learn how to change your technique to adjust to them.

Although not as popular as they were, Copa Mundial/World Cups are still the best selling boots for Gaelic footballers in Ireland.

I literally just bought this shoe yesterday. Haven't tried it on. Is it as good as you say?

Diego fabbrini of Birmingham when he played for middlesbrough he wore them

You need to make a video about the adidas profi liga

Does anyone know where I can get them in cali since there kangaroo leather they dotn ship or sell to cali so I don’t know where I can get me a pair

Ahaha that first "about" was so Canadian

see I do feel boots make a difference, just more in a subconscious way, for example. I play wing back, and feel much more comfortable going into tackles in a pair of kings/copas than I would in a pair of pure controls​ or vigor 1s. not because they make me better at tackling, but because I'm less phased going into tackles at speed it makes me better at my role.

I wear a copa mundial And i'm happy i'm realy Thankfull about it😎😎⚽️🥅

63' corvettes are old fashioned too. Your point? Both looks are just that....classic

I just Got a copa I have always had leather boots tried a Nike vapor fly and my feet did not like it. Leather boots is like they are on your feet But it dosent fell like that

This shoe is timeless! Best soccershoe I ever weared.

Jozy Altidore, Kaka, Neuer (temporarily) wore them

what would you recommend for an outside back playing high school soccer, im looking to switch it up from a superfly 4/5 (i have both)

I haven’t seen you review the WORLD CUP SG. Can you do a true to size with these cleats?

Copas is more than capable bro....better yet its the player in them what makes the copas shine 😉

Super. You make excellent points. Super

I have always wondered this.

What is the difference between the Kaiser, Copa Mundial and the World Cup? The prices differ a lot. So what is the deal?

Did Jozy Altidore switch back? He started wearing copas toward the end of last mls season

Do you think kaka just removed the 3 stripes from his Copas to have the black out look? Or did he actually color them in?

THANKS!!!!!!!

One of the best to bless the pitch. Go Copa. Og°

Best boot ever made. Nothing last as long and fits as well.

Best cleats ever, i still like them, if you get the right fit from them they are just amazing.

I think modern soleplate would help. I don't think that copa's would be good on AG. Am I wrong??

tiago Motta used to wear copas

Kelyn Rowe of the New England Revolution wears the new version of the copas. He is a very capable player(he starts) yet he doesn't seem to have a promotional contract.