With the launch of Neymar Jr.'s new football boots, the new generation of Puma Future boots has arrived. We can already tell you that it is not a complete revolution, but it does modify essential aspects of the boot.
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The first thing we are going to mention is that the design has changed significantly, as we no longer have a boot that is ‘split’ by the Fusionfit, as we saw in the previous generation, but rather it starts at the ankle, giving us much greater continuity and fluidity. The construction of the material is identical but with the inclusion of new rigid strips, which, according to Puma (and we will have to test this), will allow us to play even without laces.
This has been modified, changing the fit of the boot. Previously, we only noticed this compression and fit in the central part of the foot, whereas now this sensation extends to the entire back of the boots. This gives us greater support and fit without losing any comfort, a hallmark of Future boots that remains intact.
And which is better? Honestly, it depends on your preference. Personally, we prefer the new ones, as the slightly tighter fit covers more areas of the foot and is more comfortable for us. However, if you like the feeling of a slightly stiffer boot, you will notice this more in the previous Future 1.2.
Of course, the front end has also been modified, with certain rough textures that change the design and are slightly more aggressive than in the previous generation.
In the older models, these were somewhat more subtle and less ‘grippy’, so we will have a slightly more enhanced touch with this new generation. The Evoknit material that covers the entire upper is the same, but we have to say that the front part looks a little softer in this new version, which means that we will need fewer uses for the boot to feel completely ours. Well done, Puma.
And now we come to the sole, which hasn't changed one bit. It's the same FG/AG sole we had in the last generation, with really aggressive traction thanks to semi-conical studs, and it retains the wide last that we liked so much. The sizing therefore remains identical, and as always, we recommend checking whether you should order half a size smaller.
And that concludes our review of the differences between these two boots. The main change is in the reinterpretation of the fit provided by FusionFit, which seems an improvement. We have a more fluid boot with a better fit, and although it is not revolutionary, it remains one of the boots we recommend most and one of the most comfortable on the market. Puma Future is still at the top.
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