adidas Men's Copa Mundial Soccer Cleat

These are truly the best boots in the history of the game. The kangaroo leather has performed outstandingly and I strongly recommend them to anybody serious about their football. And no, being from Australia, I am not concerned about our native animal being used for sporting goods. Their overpopulation were slated to be culled and we even eat their meat!

But back to the boots, they will give you incredible amounts of touch and control. The only problem I have with them are that they are more suited to people with narrow to normal feet. I have wide feet and although the leather has stretched to accommodate my feet well, the outer sole has not. If only Adidas would release a pair for wider feet, these boots would be getting 5 starts. And you should make sure they fit snugly to your feet, almost tight, because the leather will stretch a little.

If only companies would produce boots of this quality, instead of releasing plastic garbage...

the reason why the Copa Mundial has been on the market for 25+ years is that it is the best soccer shoe available.

The leather stays in fantastic shape, even when you can't find the time to mink-oil it. The shoe withstands all-weather conditions. I've played in snow, blistering heat in the desert, rainstorms, mud, everything. These shoes recover nicely and have given me plenty of mileage.

My first pair gave out on me after four or five full seasons playing year-round. The stitching around the sole of the shoe gave out on me. My next pair of Copas picked right up where the others left off-- no blisters on my feet or ankles. Like wearing a house slipper, which are what soccer shoes are supposed to feel like.

I will only buy Copas as long as they are available.

I have been playing soccer for 13 years at many different levels (rec, select, high school, and college). I bought my first pair of copa's 9 years ago. They are by far the best cleats around for under $... They have lasted me about 2 years for each pair. They offer superb ball control, grip, ball feel, and kick velocity. They are simply the only thing I will wear to play competitive soccer.