Next-Gen Adidas Copa Icon 2 Boots Released - Available Globally
Dec 15, 2024, by Phan Tich Giay
- Release: The Adidas Copa Icon 2 boots were released globally on December 5th, 2024, after an initial launch in Japan.
- Design: The Copa Icon 2 features a design inspired by the Copa Mundial, using cowhide leather, and has a wider shape than the original Copa Icon.
- Features: The new boot utilizes AG soles from the F50 and Predator, and includes a sawtooth design on the stripes, retailing at USD 180.
Update: After a week of early sales in Japan, the next-gen Copa Icon 2 boot is now officially available worldwide.
Two years after the launch of the all-new Copa Icon boot, Adidas Japan yesterday officially launched the next generation called Copa Icon 2 with significant changes compared to its predecessor. It is available in the Japanese market and will soon be available worldwide.
Adidas Copa Icon 2 - Core Black / Cloud White / Gold Metallic
Check out the new Adidas Copa Icon II boots in core black / cloud white / gold metallic below.
The next-gen Adidas Copa Icon 2 football shoes have a design inspired by the iconic Copa Mundial shoes, with a wider shape than the Copa Icon. Adidas still uses cowhide leather similar to the Copa Icon.
As for the sole, Adidas has fitted the Copa Icon with 2 AG soles from the F50 and Predator Adidas' new Copa Icon 2 boots instead of the FG sole from the Copa Pure like on Copa Icon.
The Three Stripes on the upper have a sawtooth design on the edge, quite similar to the upcoming Copa Pure 3 shoe.
Adidas Copa Icon vs Copa Icon 2
Adidas Copa Icon 2 - Cloud White / Core Black / Pure Ruby
AG vs HG Soleplate
Tech-wise, the new Adidas Copa Icon 2 shoes do not have many upgrades compared to Copa Icon
Adidas Copa Icon 2 - Features
- Next generation of Copa Icon
- Cow Leather
- Copa Mundial stitching details
- Outsole with excellent grip
- AG soleplate of current Adidas football boots
- Price: USD 180 (EUR 180, GBP 150)
- Colorway: Core Black / Cloud White / Gold Metallic
- Release date: 5 December 2024
The new Adidas Copa Icon 2 football shoes are available since December 2024, retailing at USD 180 (EUR 180, GBP 150).
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What do you think of UEFA's new sleeve sponsor, Strauss? Let us know in the comments below.