Exclusive: Adidas Copa 17 Mid Gore-Tex Hiking(?) Boots Leaked
Oct 14, 2017, by Pat
Not only is Adidas bringing out a collared Adidas Copa 17 Mid for playing football, the brands has plans for a lifestyle shoe based on the mix-up model to go with it. These are set to be released in the relatively near future, possibly in early November.
Adidas Copa 17.1 Mid Gore-Tex - Black / Green / Red / White
This image shows the Adidas Copa 17 Mid Gore-Tex winter boots.
Combining a traditional leather upper closely inspired by the Copa 17.1 cleats with a heightened collar made out of neoprene - perfect for the colder weather during the winter months - the Adidas Copa 17.1 Mid boots also feature a bit of Boost towards the rear of the midsole and a pretty eye-catching Continental outsole with an all-terrain setup.
The leather part of the boots is black, while the neoprene is military green and the pull tab is dark red as Adidas expertly combines this season's trendy colors. Finally, the Boost part of the midsole alongside the entire outsole is white, offering a nice contrast to the rest of the design.
Adidas Copa 17.1 Mid Gore-Tex - Features
- Premium K-leather upper
- Neoprene collar with pull tab
- OrthoLite® sockliner
- Foam areas in sockliner and heel lining
- Sprintframe outsole
Expected to be extremely limited, the Adidas Copa 17.1 Mid soccer cleats are set to be launched shortly. The RRP is expected to be around USD 220.
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Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
Inter Milan officially debuted their new Nike 26-27 third kit on the pitch during a dramatic 5-3 Serie A comeback victory against Udinese at the San Siro, just hours after its official unveiling.
Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
