Adidas Copa Mundial: How to buy iconic football boot first worn at 1982 World Cup | OneFootball

The Copa Mundial is one of the most iconic boots manufactured by Adidas. With numerous variations, the simple black and white silhouette is still one of the most popular football boots 40 years since it first emerged at the 1982 World Cup.

The history of the Copa Mundial

The original Copa Mundial was manufactured in Germany, by Adidas ahead of the 1982 FIFA World Cup. However, its popularity was due to the intricacies involved with the boot that added more reliability.

The element that made the original Copa Mundial popular is the capsule studs on the boot. Also, on the bottom of the boot, it is embroidered with a message stating that the product is approved by FIFA. Therefore the boot had been approved by the official ranks.

The football boot was admired during its initial release due to its adaptability and flexibility while being a good all-around shoe.

Different versions of the Copa boot

Because of the success of the initial model for the 1982 World Cup, Adidas released a 25th Anniversary version, which mirrored the original design with a few modern twists. These changes involved an updated tongue with a blue logo. However, due to technological advancements, the 25th anniversary was available in both firm-ground and soft-ground.

The Mundial has been worn by numerous legendary footballers, including the likes of David Beckham, Eric Cantona, Frank Lampard, Franz Beckenbauer and more.

The components and appearance of the original Copa Mundial have been used in the creation of more Adidas boots over the years, with Adidas adapting their boots to new technologies.

Where can you buy Copa Mundials?

You can buy Adidas Copa Munidals for £130 from Adidas.co.uk.