Football boots what to go for.. ?
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bjmerry said:
Not sure if it was Man Utd or not, but one youth team players career was ended in a horror tackle by someone wearing blades. It took his knee cap off, basically tore his knee to shreds rendering it near useless.
There was also this as well..
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4277722.stm
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georges said:
From the look of them I'd say it doesn't look too good, you might be better with the Nike legends or even better the new Air Zoom Total 90's IV they always have excellent heel protection
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Copa Mundials have a hard heel as do most boots now as far as I know?
I've always thought Nikes were terrible for any kind of protection aspect as they seem weak and fall apart quick in my experience but I haven't tried them all. Good for pace, grip and being very tight to your foot though.
I've always thought Nikes were terrible for any kind of protection aspect as they seem weak and fall apart quick in my experience but I haven't tried them all. Good for pace, grip and being very tight to your foot though.
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davestar_delux said:
That's only the mecurial vapor's the total 90's are really comfy and last absolute ages it's predators for me that always seem to fall apart but each to their own I guess.
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You do know Nike have released a new design for the total 90's don't you?phill said:I think i'm going to go for these
I have the same boot with studs for soft ground so I might stick with those
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I use copa mundial for summer and Puma King / World Cup for the winter months. All come highly recommended
The Copa Mundial are moulded studs. They're designed for harder ground, as they are moulded rubber, the stud doesn't dig in to the base of your feet. Therefore if the grounds soft, wet or muddy, you aren't going to be standing up or changing direction without slipping a lot.
I'd say go for the World Cups, as English weather tends to be more wet that dry during the football season.
I'd say go for the World Cups, as English weather tends to be more wet that dry during the football season.
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Lead_Head said:Adidas Copa Mundial for summer weather, or the World Cup version for soft ground.
If you find a good deal anywhere please post a link in here, I'd be interested
totally agree - timeless classics. i bought some copas from sports soccer about 4 weeks ago and they cost around £50. treat them properly after playing (wash, dry, dubbing) and they'll last forever.
and call me a pensioner but they're still about the only pair of black boots you can get and boots should be black!
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give them a good old feel (get yourself down the shop and try them out) then you'll know the difference is not just the price. i've not seen those boots up close so i can't comment on their merits but it's the same as anything really, you get what you pay for, plus you need to weigh up how often you'll use them.
if you buy a pair of copas (or world cups) and look after them the chances are you won't have to buy another pair for a good few years.
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if you buy a pair of copas (or world cups) and look after them the chances are you won't have to buy another pair for a good few years.
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A lot of my mates have had to buy two pairs during a season due to the front set of 6 blades seperating from the sole of the boot.
They don't take much abuse and are harder to clean.
As has been stated above, get the Copa Mundials / World Cups and wash them after every game. Once dry apply some dubbin and leave for the following week.
The leather stays soft, supple and look like new.
They don't take much abuse and are harder to clean.
As has been stated above, get the Copa Mundials / World Cups and wash them after every game. Once dry apply some dubbin and leave for the following week.
The leather stays soft, supple and look like new.