The Umbro GT Pro football boots are still a relative newcomer in the speed boots category, but it hasn't taken Umbro long to figure out a winning formula...use eye-catching colours! The new red/silver GT Pro football boots are a unique gradient colourway, so let's check out their full revealing with the SoccerBible's exclusive photography...
Taking on the likes of adidas, Nike and Puma in the speed category is quite a formidable task, but it's not one that Umbro are shirking. With a sleek, strong and lightweight design (along with a seriously economical price tag) the Umbro GT football boots have been able to turn more than a few heads.
The new red/silver colourway is arguably Umbro's most outrageous colourway for the GT Pro's, followed swiftly by the lime greens! The gradient is something we've seen on the GT's before, but unlike the black/orange versions, these new boots almost look as though a players' speed and running has worn away the red colour near the sole-plate.
So for the speed and touch fans, let's find out technically where the Umbro GT Pro soccer shoes are at! The upper of the new GT is crafted from a soft Japanese Teijin micro-fibre, which Umbro claim gives greater comfort and fit. The upper is a one-piece material, meaning no seams and a reduced weight, and the touch gives good grip like the best non-slip surfaces.
The GT Pro is Umbro's lightest ever boot - weighing in around mid-230 grams (UK size 8). Okay, so it's not quite adiZero or Puma v1 territory but this still marks a significant achievement for Umbro. Combined with the other performance enhancements (and not to mention the sub-£100 price) the Umbro GT should be a serious contender if you are in the market for a new speed football boot.
The stand-out feature of the Umbro GT Pro soccer cleats, which interrupts the smooth upper, is the TPU "A-Frame Cradle". This functional component supports the midfoot area and aids heel lock and the overall fit, boot slipping is an issue for players so Flywire-esque the A-Frame helps to lock the foot into the boots.
Interestingly, Umbro have utilised the sole-plate from the Speciali's for their speed boots. Which is fine when you consider conical studs are proven and have adorned football boots for over 50 years. However, speed fans like to see a bit of innovation as we've seen with Nike's NikeSense studs, adidas' triangular studs and wider foot-bed, plus the Puma carbon fibre and new thermoplastic 'Pebax' material. However, combatting with performance the Umbro GT Pro sole-plate is able to flex at the fore like none of the other speed boots, for great acceleration.
For additional protection and stability the Umbro GT Pro football boots integrate a pre-formed and contoured internal heel counter. Plus for comfort and shock absorption, the moulded sockliner has strategically positioned perforations and Poron inserts.
The new red/silver Umbro GT Pro football boots are sure to receive a reaction from the speed community, but no matter where your loyalties lie, one thing that has to be acknowledged is the great price. The new GT Pro's will be available to order from early July and will retail worldwide for around £85 GBP / $150 USD / €105 EURO.
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