Like a hot knife through butter went the play as the ball was launched with crystal precision right into the soft underbelly of a badly exposed rearguard with astonishing regularity and telling blows were struck again and again.
It wasn't meant to be like this. The received wisdom these days is that there are no longer and easy games in international football and that German stoicism and machine like efficiency would see them grind out the draw ... ...Cup finals, something which seems to have become almost the birthright of a country with little flair, but settles instead for the safety and clinical certainty of a BMW.
England had not beaten Germany on their home soil since 1965, the Germans had only lost one World Cup qualifying tie at home EVER, and that was after they had already secured their appearance in the 1986 finals. England had managed just one victory over the old enemy in competitive ...
dave27 02.09.2001
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I gonna tell you what i really liked about this shoes.
When you put them on you it dosent take a long time to feel the foce in them. You dont feel them at all and thats very good for a shoe. I like leather shoes and i can easly say that this was the best leather shoe i have ever tried in my whole life.
When you kick the ball you feel like its get some extra power. I cant tell you why im just feeling that way.
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simonsson1337 21.01.2009
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Review of Adidas World Cup Mens Soft Ground Football Boots
Advantages: Cheap and comfortable Disadvantages: Old School Look!
Adidas World Cup Football Boot is a classic and professional players choice of boot. Kangaroo leather makes this boot give you maximale control, precision and most importantly comfort. I own the Adidas World Cup boots myself and they are much better than most new boots coming out. You can find this boot for just under 50£ on ebay and in shop for 75£+. Cheap and Quality plus they last over years, I got mine for more then 3 years now and still look ... ...footballer. Flexible sole with screw-in studs is ideal for very soft conditions. Finished in classic black and white, this adidas boot really is a footballing icon. Profile : Heritage, Classic & Comfort
Recommended : Professional / Sunday League Players
Surface : Soft Ground
Weight : 240g ...
kofi_goso 25.03.2008
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Advantages: Excellent Comfort and support Disadvantages: you tell me
...I have got your answer, Adidas World Cups for around £55, with the world cups this will not happen as the leather is strong and flexible. These boots are also available with moulded studs for a harder playing surface, and these are known as the Copa Mundials (pronounced mondeos). These boots come with studs which I feel are an advantage as blades do not have as much grip to a slippery surface.
I am proud to say I own these boots, and also to say ... ...the Nike Mercurial vapours. The Adidas world cups provide comfort and protection for your heel and the rest of your foot compared to my lighter Mercurial Vapours, which provide less protection as the leather on the Vapours is much thinner. The Adidas world cups have a unique flexible leather made from kangaroo leather, this may seem cruel but the quality of this leather is amazing. Some boots for example the mercurial vapours are £110, these provide ...
eddave1471 11.05.2006
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Advantages: Comfy, Last long, easy to clean Disadvantages: Dont look as good as other boots, removable studs can be a disadvantage as can be lost easily.
In my own opinion these football boots are great for durability, style isn't everything but the comfort in these boots was great.I never got one blister or sore feet after a game which is good. From my point of view there great value for money so shop around on-line as prices vary. They have removable studs and are easy to clean, the leather is good and comfy so a real buy for football players.The price varies from £62.99 - £119.99, so a lot cheaper ...
bojan101 20.08.2009
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Advantages: Long lasting, Comfy, Smart Disadvantages: slightly expensive
...If your looking for moulds, Adidas Copa Mudials are you're best bet. These are a favourite with many professional players and are possibly more sought after than the new plasticy F50's.
The boots are complete leather upper as as long as they are cleaned properly and polished the leather remains soft and has a longer lifespan. Ive currently had my pair for around 2 seasons but i know people that have had them longer. If you fail to clean the boots ... ...sole. I paid about £60 for my boots but i have seen them online for anything up to about £80 however well worth parting with the extra dosh.
I can honestly compare these boots to slippers as they are so comfy and providing you look after them properly, waterproof too.
I have only lost one stud in the entire time ive played in them, as spares are easy enough to get hold of from local sports shops. As a Keeper i find them ideal for kicking out of ...
reader_43 16.07.2007
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Advantages: comfort, touch, classic look Disadvantages: price, having to clean them!
...it comes to selecting them. Adidas seem to be the best for people with big feet.
I thought I'd treat myself to a pair of world cups and am really glad that I did. They are so comfortable and are really well made. The only down side is having to clean them but if your any good a YT lad will do that for you! (I'm not by the way)
The classic styling is a big draw too. Whenever you’re playing football and you see someone in a pair of fancy boots, your ... ...That’s the good thing about these boots. Their quality but they look like normal boots. Thus, saving you a kicking.
As far as playing in these boots goes I have to say they are so light that you gain an extra degree of feeling when controlling the ball. The only down side being that if you toe punt a ball in these boots, it will hurt! Saying that, they do have plenty of heel protection though. The material is nice and thick around the back of the ...
Rhino213 30.01.2005
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Advantages: Built for sheer comfort Disadvantages: Not as stylish as other lead brands but then does style make you a better player?!
Put quite simply - this is the best boot I have ever worn throughout my football career. The durability and quality of leather are second to no other boot on the market.
However its biggest appeal in the market must be the comfort of the boot. You could quite easily lounge round the house in these boots if it wasn't for the studs on the bottom!
I can think of only one downside to the boot - many people criticise there looks? But then as a simple ... ...of my priority! They may not look like the leading Nike or Predatior boots but they have every right to be placed alongside them in terms of quality.
The fold over tongue have been kept by addidas as well as the superb stud control. There will never be a problem getting a full season out of one pair (minimum 50 games). The durability cannot be questioned. Well worth the £79.99 asking price (in most sports shops).
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Not a 'showboaters' boot ...
ForestMad 02.11.2005 (07.11.2005)
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Advantages: comfortable, controlled, good boot overall Disadvantages: lack of style, tore after 6 months
I had these boots for 2 years then they became too small. I liked them so much i got another pair. Extremely comfortable, infact the most comfortable boots i've ever worn. they have a nice control and there just a nice boot. If i'd wrote this review a couple of months ago i would of given the boot top marks despite the lack of style. However when i was cleaning my boots, i fine a big rip down the side of the right boot. I was not best pleased as ... ...them to last. The first pair i had lasted 2 years until they were too small, but these lasted 6 months- not up to my exceptions of adidas. Overall i would recommend them as im sure the tore was just a one off but i'm still not best pleased. Im now wearing nike legends which are going along fine at the moment. For the world cup's i would give the boots 8 out of 10 but before the rip it would of got 10 out of 10. ...
gooner01 05.02.2006 (06.02.2006)
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Advantages: durability, quality, comfort Disadvantages: not as stylish as your kid might want
In my opinion the adidas world cups are the premier boot for soft ground. I have been wearing adidas boots for over 15 years, and the last time i had to buy a new pair of world cups was over 4 season's ago. they last. simple. they may not come with the glamour in terms of new styles and colours, but they work. they are comfortable, effective, give you maximum control, and are completely under priced. the argentinians haven't been wearing them for ... ...entirely sure, but with the adidas world cup, i think it is again, the simplistic design and enduring quality that makes it worth the investment. the end of a boot is sometimes the first place where the material begins to wrip, or come away fromt he boot is down by the toe. i hav efound this with many boots. with the adidas world cup, after a few seasons i started to wonder when it was goign to take place....it never did. the boot is so endurable, ...
sjrichardson 08.10.2009 (09.10.2009)
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Advantages: A very comfortable and reliable boot. Disadvantages: There not the most stylish boot which is normally what children look for.
I play high standard football in a top league for wbb. Since iv been playing iv spent alot of money finding the right boot. I believe everybody has a style of boot which is suted to them. But the addidas world cups have all these advantages rolled into one. There comfy, reliable and most importantly for youngsters they support the foot for prevention of injury. Since iv been playing iv had boots from nike vapours, which have no protection for your ... ...sold for 100 pounds, in my opinion this is daylight robbery. Your son or daughter might like this boot from the design which is there to reel you in. But be smart , if you get the vapours in your hand you can roll them up into a little ball, therefore if you can do this with your hands amagine what could happen in a tackle. With the addidas world cups you have nothing to worry about , a plain and simple design and reasonably priced at 50 pounds which ...
ederik2005 17.12.2005
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Advantages: they are very comfy, very cheap and stylish. Disadvantages: dont look as good as the £200 boots.
...of leather and look good!. Adidas world cups are the boot to wear if you want you progress, if you want to look fancy and have bright orange boots running up and down the pitch then these are not the boot to wear. After wearing these I kept buying new pairs when they ran out, and for the price of the new Ronaldo or Kaka's boots you can get about ten pairs of these if not more. you can buy these in any football boot shop, JJB, soccer dome, soccer ...
dukey123 17.07.2009
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Advantages: Great value for money, Comfort and control is excellent. Disadvantages: Not all that stylish
Throughout my playing career, I have bought many a pair of football boots. This is my latest purchase and is definately one of the best boots that someone can invest in!! They don't look all that stylish though, but it is more important to have comfort and control when you are out on the pitch. When you lace up the "ADIDAS WORLD CUP" boots, it feels like you are running in trainers. You will not find the studs cutting into your feet either!! If you ...
Groo 28.02.2001
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Advantages: comforte and durability. Disadvantages: style not for everything
...question is why are the adidas world cups still being sold tday? Because there still being sold in every sport shop arond. They are a basic blck with the trade mark three white stripes on either side.
Thes boots are quality leather and very durable, iv had mine for 2 years playing twice a week and there still in good nick. They come in rubber and metal studs , i bought the rubber studs because there hard wearing and good to use on all surfaces.
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mr_ed_1991 13.01.2007
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Advantages: Top quality from tip to toe Disadvantages: maybe not for the young player
...age of high viz boots Adidas World Cup have stood the sands of time...just quality for both players and coaches .
The quality of the boots are without doubt top draw , the leather uppers are soft and supple , like slippers on your feet , but still so strong Adidas boot have moved on over the years, but these boots are used world wide to this day by top pro players and coaches , speaks for its self.
The price for this quality boot matches up well ...
GEFFERS 13.10.2009
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The legendary World Cup football boot. Highest quality classic boot in Kangaroo leather ... more
for a professional fit. Upper: K-Leather for durability, lightness, glove-like fit. Lining: Synthetic: Inlay: EVA insole for comfort. Outsole: Screw in st...
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