Firstly, let's clarify what lockdown is. Lockdown is the adjustment that encapsulates our foot inside the boot and ensures that all the sensations we feel in our foot are transmitted to the football boot. This concept has been taken to the extreme in recent years, and today we are going to review five examples of this highly sought-after feature.
Puma Future Z football boots
The new Puma Future Z football boots are a real treat. They take lockdown to another level. The new Fusion Fit + secures the boot to the foot as if it were a sock. This gives us that compressive and secure feeling typical of those who like to feel the ball.
Obviously, we can achieve a better fit if we use laces, as this allows us to customise the fit, but even without them, the fit is still very good. One of the most comfortable boots on the market, which also has its strong point in the lockdown.
New Balance Furon football boots
The New Balance speed boot, like all of them, is very minimalist and fits the foot perfectly. It has a narrow last, which helps to ensure there is no interference between the boot and our foot. The key to this good fit is in the knit of the upper, which gives us that compressive feeling with every touch we make with the boots.
The aggressive sole helps make the fit sensational, giving us a fantastic football boot. New Balance continues to make strides forward.
Nike Phantom GT II football boots
The new Nike football boot has a fit that is simply brilliant, and although it is designed to be a touch boot, the fit of this boot is exceptional. The Flyknit upper gives us that perfect knit fit and combines with spectacular cushioning and inner support.
A perfect fit, combined with a semi-modular plate that secures our foot to the base and hugs it, leaving no empty space and giving us a great feeling of connection.
Nike Mercurial football boots
We've arrived at one of the best boots in terms of lockdown. The new Dragonfly is primarily responsible for this, as it gives us a simply incredible second-skin fit. A minimalist, one-piece upper that also hugs our foot thanks to the modular sole and gives us the 360º fit that the Mercurial brand is known for. The perfect choice.
The choice of Nike Mercurial boots, both in their Vapor and Superfly versions, guarantees us one of the best lockdowns available today. The secret lies in the combination of the modular sole, which fits our foot perfectly, with the Flyknit, which behaves almost like a sock. Mercurial is a benchmark in lockdown.
adidas X Speedflow football boots
On this occasion, we are going to talk about the lace-up version of the new X, as they provide better lockdown. The key is in the change of material. In the previous generation, the foot was completely encapsulated with the plus version, but in this one, the laces take care of that, as Primeknit is the main material, which is softer and more malleable, so the laces are what give us the fit.
However, although it may seem like we lose some grip, this is actually a good thing, as the boot is more comfortable, easier to wear when first used, and we also have sensational lockdown thanks to the laces. We're not saying that the plus version doesn't have it, but simply that lockdown is better with laces. Friends, the new queens are here.
And that's it for our five models that are sure to provide a great fit for your feet. We're sure you know of other models that are special in this regard, so feel free to leave a comment or share them on our social media pages.
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