The reason why Copas have been so succesfull is that there haven't been "upgrades" or changes.It is still a bestseller. The slighty "heavier" copas do not affect speed..it is a question of feel. Nothing beats the comfort/durability of copas
I've had both and definitely prefer the copa mundial's. They were very comfy and lasted ages. The nikes gave me massive foot blisters and the sole starting hanging off after about 10 months. Would not recommend the Nike's.
Daniel Johnson Thanks for letting me know, I have some old Tiempo's and front glue of the boot is starting to give up. I'm going for the Mundials next month I think.
I still have a pair of Ronaldinho 10rs and at almost 10 years old they are still some of the best cleats I've ever used. Based off that I went with the Premier's and I'm expecting good things. Though I love the classic look of the adidas
Thanks for this review, although it being 2,5 years old :) I just bought a pair of Premier's (blue/white limited). And you are right on the money! Loving them already. First pair of Nike cleats ever. They give me such a throwback feeling although it's a modern cut shoe. Prefer them over my 'leather' 2015 F50's. (weird comparison I know, but I wanted real leather shoes next to a synthetic pair) This just gives you pure comfort. Nice addition to my collection.
+Tom Cutler played my first game on them this weekend. Performed as expected: extremely comfortable but very much a modern cut boot. Good feeling overall. As a midfielder i would wear them everytime. But im an attacker, so gonnna cycle between this ones and synthetic. (when I want a barefoot feel)
I have Copas and you can play with them in any weather wet, snow, dry the copa is the perfect boot I also play with a Adidas F50 but I always wear them from time to time and they are perfect
If the Premiers retailed at $150 and came with a string bag, they would be everyone's favorites. I do like the fact that the Copas are a German made product and they are more durable, but they are 25% heavier and 25% more expensive. I would rather play in the premiers tho. I Train in the Premiers... Play in the Legend. My Copas don't make it out of the closet too much anymore, and when they do, they go back in for a while.
I have used them both and there are a couple of differences: The leather on the cola is much thicker than that of the nike premier. The last of the premier is better than that of the copa in my opinion. I personally think the Premiers are better because i have anything but wide feet, so the last of the Premiers made it for me. I really enjoy them. So for me the Premiers are a little bit better.
Great review, thanks, and dead on about sizing. Despite years hearing about the Copa, I held off because it just felt too clunky. The Premier seems the best of both worlds: classic leather boot, lighter with modern details, and no BS colors/graphics. Just got a pair so can't honestly review the play-ability but the fit and feel out of the box is really nice.
Its still amazing how well built the copas are till this day, but id get nike premier. Josh you are 100% correct. weight is now a standard element on weather or not someone will buy a pair of cleats and over all i think the nike premier will out sell the copas just because of that
The copas are just better bro. The premieres don't last nearly as long. Wouldn't recommend. Also the leather is super thin compared to the copas. Which helps if you ever get stepped on. Copas are the one
Great Vid Josh. Put things into perspective nicely. Will the Nike Premier come out with other stud patterns, SG and AG? Or is it just this stock standard layout?
Hey josh! I think a review you should do would be to to a comparison of different leathers and stuuf, like the differences between goat leather, kangaroo leather, calfskin leather, and like all the different types
I started with Mundials, now I have lots of boots but I always get another pair of Mundials for every size shoe I go up :) then give my old ones to shelters
I have the Copa Mundials and their great!!! My only problems were the soleplate and the upper ripped and their a little heavy. But everything else is great!!!
You talk about "feeling the studs" under foot and how that adds to the feeling of traction, but in a match situation this feeling is actually very uncomfortable. I've owned several pairs of Adidas shoes with X-Traxion studs, and the pressure is so great your feet would be sore after no time. The fact the Copa's have a well made soleplate that blocks the feeling of the studs is to its credit.
I heard you mentioned that the copas are good for turf. What about the premieres? Ion going to college and I have the 11pro's which obviously aren't the best for turf and I'm not too find of the idea of having turf shoes for turn. I like have spikes. Are the premieres also a good choice if I wanna play on turf? @vuvojosh
hi josh, is it ok to remove the insoles of the copas? i need a more supportive insole so should i remove the old ones or put the new ones over the top?
I personally have the Copas and i have really wide feet and they are very comfortable to me, but the Premiere also look very promising so it's really what you prefer.
