'Spectral Mode' Adidas Copa 18 Boots Released
Sep 18, 2018, by Pat
A classy new Adidas Copa 18 football boot was launched today as part of the Spectral Mode pack.
Adidas Copa 18.1 - Clear Mint / Gold Metallic
This is the Adidas Copa 18.1 cleat from the Spectral Mode collection.
Fitting right in with the rest of the Spectral Mode set, the Adidas Copa 18.1 soccer boots are almost entirely mint green, with tonal 3 Stripes on the side, and subtle gold metallic brandings along the sides, on the heel and tongue.
Adidas Copa 18.1 - Features
- Premium K-leather upper
- Internal skeleton replaces forefoot stitching
- Primeknit tongue and heel
- OrthoLite® sockliner
- Foam areas in sockliner and heel lining
- Sprintframe outsole
- Price: USD 200 (EUR 200, GBP 170)
- Release date: September 2018
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