Models / Comparisons / adidas Copa vs adidas Predator
adidas Copa vs adidas Predator
Differences
Copa is the adidas leather line: the Copa Pure IV Elite joins leather and synthetic with Fusionskin, and adidas centres it on comfort and touch. The Predator 26 Elite is synthetic, with rubber grip and a PowerSpine plate, for precision and power. For leather feel, Copa.
- Upper: leather and synthetic with Fusionskin (Copa Pure IV Elite); synthetic Nanostrike+ with rubber (Predator 26 Elite).
- Sole: Comfort Frame with conical studs (Copa Pure IV Elite FG); full-length PowerSpine plate (Predator 26 Elite).
- Focus: comfort and touch on the Copa; precision and power on the Predator.
- History: the Copa Mundial came out in 1979; the Predator in 1994.
- adidas Elite FG price: 240 € for the Copa Pure IV and 270 € for the Predator.
| adidas Copa | adidas Predator | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | The Copa line starts with the Copa Mundial, a 1979 adidas boot with a kangaroo leather upper. | Released in 1994, based on an idea by former footballer Craig Johnston. |
| Kind | Football | Football |
| Profile | Low | — |
| Upper | Leather and synthetic upper joined with Fusionskin, with a Primeknit tongue (Copa Pure IV Elite). | Rubber elements on the upper to grip the ball. |
| Sole | Comfort Frame soleplate with a Pebax frame, an LX base and conical studs (Copa Pure IV Elite FG). | — |
| Cushioning | Sockliner made with OrthoLite open-cell foam (Copa Pure IV Elite). | — |
| Fit and sizing | adidas says it fits true to size (Copa Pure IV Elite FG). | — |
| Made for | Football on dry natural grass (FG version). | Players who want ball control and accurate striking. |
Price and sizes
| adidas Copa | adidas Predator | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from (adult pairs) | 12,00 € | 22,00 € |
| Usual price (adult pairs) | 75,00 € | 82,50 € |
| Under their usual price today | 84 of 219 | 221 of 475 |
| Adult pairs on sale | 219 | 475 |
| Shops with stock (adult) | 26 | 36 |
| Adult sizes in stock (EU) | 36–48 2/3 | 36–48 2/3 |
| Kids' pairs on sale | 63 · from 18,00 € | 233 · from 15,00 € |
| Kids' sizes in stock (EU) | 4–38 2/3 | 28–38 2/3 |
