Adidas Copa Gloro 2 SG rugby boot soft ground black

Technical specifications

Care advice

After each soft ground session, immediately remove mud with a soft brush and damp cloth. Never place boots near a radiator or in direct sunlight — leather hardens and cracks. Regularly unscrew studs to clean threads and check tightness. Apply leather nourishing balm every 3 to 4 uses to preserve suppleness. Wash laces separately at 30°C. Air dry with soles removed, interior stuffed with newspaper to absorb moisture.

Design

The full-grain cow leather used for the upper comes from LWG (Leather Working Group) certified tanneries, guaranteeing traceability of tanning processes and chemical discharge limitation. Unlike synthetic leather, this material gradually softens and molds to foot shape after 2-3 uses — the "second skin" effect sought by purists. The SG sole rests on a rigid TPU plate that efficiently transfers push power to the studs, limiting mid-foot twist during violent contact in scrums or tackles. Foldable tongue sewn across full width: this construction eliminates lace pressure on foot tendons, a critical zone during drop kicks or high balls. Minimum 20% recycled materials integrated (textile lining, secondary panels) — Adidas End Plastic Waste initiative aiming for 50% recycled polyester across the entire range by 2025.

Brand

Adidas equips national rugby teams (New Zealand, France, South Africa) and understands the specific biomechanical demands of this sport — violent lateral contact, repeated impacts, use on varied terrain. The Copa range, initially launched for football in 1979, evolved into a rugby version with reinforced heel counter and soles adapted to heavy ground. The Adidas Sport Science laboratory in Herzogenaurach tests each model in real conditions (plantar pressure sensors, high-speed video analysis) to validate pressure distribution and material resistance. This Copa Gloro 2 SG benefits from intermediate pricing — an alternative to high-end Predator or Kakari models, it targets players prioritizing leather durability and technical simplicity without asymmetric lacing systems or carbon inserts.