PUMA Men's Future Z 1.3 Fg/Ag Soccer Boots

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Designed specifically for this playing surface, they offer acceleration, comfort and enhanced traction, dispersing stud pressure evenly across the foot.

The forefoot and the base of the upper are protected by a thin silicone layer to protect the knitted upper from wear and tear. A new feature that comes with the layer are soft embossed spikes on the outer foot – presumably for grip during dribbles and for those outer foot passes. For all these new materials and knit, the boot is pretty light at 225g in a US 9. All five have wowed spectators wearing perhaps the most iconic cleatof all: the PUMA King. Having been tweaked and refined over the years since its introduction in 1968, the King’s now available in a lighter, more streamlined design that’s engineered for modern playmakers. Pro:Direct are working in partnership with our carriers to reduce the impact on our environment with low, or zero carbon emissions in the last mile delivery to your door. For those looking to be a ball hog like Neymar, the grippy textures across the boot do help you a little in keeping the ball close to your foot. Perhaps it’s not grippy enough to help you add spin to your passes but it provides just enough traction to give you confidence when controlling at a moderate dribbling pace.Keeping in step with their other models, Puma has implemented an FG/AG sole plate on the Future Z 1.3. This hybrid stud pattern is meant to be used on either firm ground (FG) or artificial grass (AG) surfaces. In fact, the new Future Z’s fit is so adaptive, laces are optional. FUZIONFIT+ compression now extends throughout the midfoot, stretching where required to conform to your individual foot shape and movements, keeping the boot comfortable and secure with no need to lace up. Equally, if you prefer a super-tight feel or just like the look of laces, the option’s always there. Smart. The clue’s in the name with the Future: it’s a boot designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible in football, maximising your agility so you can make match-winning plays.

FG soleplates are fixed (not removable) and are used worldwide; wetter countries tend to use them spring to autumn. Striking was one of my favourite things to do in the Puma Future Z 1.3. The upper takes the stinging sensation out of your shot but provides you with that oomph you get from a classic power boot when striking the ball through the sweet spot. The effectiveness of the compression band also means that my planting foot was well secure when attempting to strike into the top corners.

What’s fascinating was that this tight sensation remained every time I put on the boot for my playtests (I tested them a few times). It seemed that the FUZIONFIT+ never lost its elasticity. This can only be a good thing in the long term as the risk of over-stretching should be quite low. FG cleats are not to be used on artificial ground (AG) surfaces as the construction is not designed for the extra friction. Puma’s venture with the unique Future has been successful for the most part, spearheading its strong push to challenge Nike and adidas since its inception just over 3 years ago.