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The original Puma King has been one of the world’s finest football boots since 1966 (great year). But this Puma King is an update on that classic. For one, the technology within the 1.4 (most advanced) model of Future is innovative and well thought out.
Puma has continued to name the tooling as being FG/AG, and we’re still reasonably pleased with its performance on AG despite the extremely aggressive looking bladed studs. Yes, there is some cling, but it’s at the edge of being acceptable, and considering that this is a speed boot after all we think that it’s still one that we’d recommend for both FG and AG. We move on to a boot built for touch now, the Puma Future. Originally born in 2017, this adaptable design was groundbreaking from the off. Look out for ‘LL’ if you’re thinking about going laceless, which the newest Ultra is available in, albeit only in the mid-range Match takedown version.Having said that, it would have been nice to have received a wide version of the Puma Ultra 1.3 to cater to a broaded customer base (pun unintended). Raw performance While I’m not the biggest fan of such a move, it’s an understandable one. When it comes to speed, one of the ways to make a boot feel “faster” or more lightweight, is to have the boot fit your foot more tightly, so it feels more one-to-one. The boot follows the standard options for every surface type, with FG/AG, MxSG, MG, TT and IT outsoles all available. As we mentioned, the Ultra Ultimate is the crème de la crème of this model. But for less money (which means less tech), you can grab Pro, Match and Play takedown versions. The current model is the Puma King 21. As we mentioned, the top-of-the-range Ultimate version is available alongside cheaper versions like the Pro and Hero.
To further reduce weight, Puma also included transparent cut-out windows in the upper, giving it that super speedy look. To ensure that you’re not faster than the ball in wet conditions, the upper has also been coated with a GripControl Pro skin upper to ensure the grippiest touch on the ball even in wet conditions.The Puma Ultra is the flagship speed boot of the Puma range. It’s built to be lightweight, flexible and explosive when it comes to acceleration. This model is also one of the only boots to come in a true women’s shaping, which is why they’re trusted by Nicole Billa, Cristina Girelli & Ramona Bachmann too. Models available now Puma always had a reputation for pushing the boundaries of speed, culminating in their SL boots which infamously only lasted 10 games. The Puma Ultra 1.3, though is a much more balanced affair. It’s very light but does not compromise on touch and thinness nor sacrifice too much on the durability front. Last year, Puma rewrote the rules of the speed boot game with the Puma Ultra 1.1. For years, the speed boot market had reached a sort of détente, with the brands distancing themselves from defining their speed boots by weight, and instead focusing on being ‘light enough’ whilst not compromising on comfort. But all that changed in 2020, with Puma igniting a new arms race for the lightest speed boot title.
A knitted tongue helps deliver a snug fit, whilst the KINGform technology is used in key areas to improve touch, control and general ball-feel. Models available now
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Both PWRTAPE and PWRPRINT tech sit through the chassis, providing extra support for the player and durability for the long run. Step out on to your choice of pitch, thanks to the availability of FG/AG, MxSG, IT and TT soleplate options. GRIP CONTROL PRO coating across the upper helps ball control, whilst Advanced Creator Zones aid the player to produce more accurate passes and shots. At a US9 size, the Puma Ultra 1.3 comes in at a stunning 159g which is a weight that can hardly be beaten by another mass produced football boot. A speedier and streamlined fit
Editor’s note: For those wondering about why it’s a women’s fit and a unisex fit. Part of the reason is that because most girls have grown up wearing men’s variant of football boots.
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Ultra boots have proven to be a popular release, giving grassroots players in particular an affordable option to get top tech into their game. Puma Ultra technology
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