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After being given a tantalising look at a blacked-out pair of Puma v1.11 football boots, SoccerBible can exclusively unveil the next evolution in the Puma speed series, in their stunning Green/Navy/White launch colourway - the Puma v1.11 football boots.
Continuing where the v1.10 left off, the v1.11 continues the speed theme and is the latest Puma boot to incorporates premium lightweight technologies, with a very uniquely designed football boot.
There are various features that will instantly grab you with the new Puma v1.11 football boots, not least the radically overhauled lace-cover! But as with every incarnation of the Puma v1 range the focus is on player speed, which means honing the technology Puma has been developing for over 5 years.
If we retain the focus on speed, we can look at the Puma v1.11 football boots from the bottom up, starting right underneath your toes. The v1.11 sole-plate features a carbon fiber composite in the forefoot, this helps to provide optimal pressure distribution, reactivity and flexibility for an ultra-responsive outsole during movement.
In addition, the new v1.11 soccer cleats enable greater playing stability, through an external heel counter and a Pebax frame that provides support to the outsole. The midfoot area is reinforced with a TPU composite which secures further stability and helps to avoid midfoot bending. This increased stability also enables an optimal traction as well as manoeuvrability, provided through the pointed stud configuration featured on this new boot.
The Puma v1.11 football boots are the third generation boot that uses the special UNI technology, where the upper material is stitched rather than glued to the sole, which marry's the boot together for a consistent fit. This combines with an anti-slip insert under the heel for a boot that will not only fit snug but will support the foot and prevent slippage.
Comfort comes from the foam insole that once again rides up to offer support and stability to the heel, whilst Puma have increased the volume of the area around the heel and boot collar for a slightly wider fit.
The central lacing system has been made easier to access with the introduction of a new lace-cover, probably the most striking feature. The lace-cover provides a unique look and is adorned with the Puma motif. Held down by an elastic strap and a TriHook fastener to ensure a snug fit and tighter fastening than the previous v1.10, the lace-cover offers a cleaner kicking surface.
Puma have dropped their textile material, and instead the Puma v1.11 soccer shoes features a premium lightweight microfiber upper material. Softer than on previous incarnations, the new upper gives a comfortable fit and great ball feel, with slight padding around the toe area for enhanced ball control and touch. Finished in this bright green, the Puma v1.11's will be very visible on the pitch and create a unique look.
After putting the new Puma v1.11 through their paces in the SoccerBible lab, we can confirm that the boots tip the scales at just 225g – the same weight as their leather upper alternative! In the competitive speed boot game, this won't challenge the adiZero but is just 15g short of the Mercurial Superfly.
The new Green/Navy/White Puma v1.11 football boots will be available to order worldwide from 1st June, and you can expect to pay around £135 GBP / $200 USD / €150 EURO to own the latest edition of Puma's speed series.
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