Umbro have unveiled their St George Collection, an on and off field range which will be used by the England squad at this summer’s European Championships. The patriotic look unifies their boots range, so let's take a look at the White/Vermillion/Claret Umbro Speciali Pro III football boots...
The red and white of the St George’s flag is fundamental to the new patriotic Umbro Speciali, and is globally iconic for an England team preparing for Euro 2012. The collection, which also incorporates the GT Pro and Geometra Pro, uses striped detail inspired by the Umbro jacket worn by England manager Sir Alf Ramsey as featured on the current home kit.
Armed with an all new design, the Umbro Speciali III has taken over from the popular Speciali R as Umbro's headline heritage boot. Built for today’s player after the classic look, the latest Speciali combines tradition and innovation with innovative materials like Kanga-Lite offering a fresh take on one of the games most iconic football boots.
In an effort to reduce weight and maintain quality, the Umbro Speciali III utilises a combination of full-grain leather and microfibre materials. The forefoot and instep comprise of a full-grain leather, ensuring the Speciali's famed quality and comfort, while the rest of the boot is made from Umbro's Kanga-Touch material to help make the boot lighter.
Umbro have redesigned the Speciali III sole-plate, now featuring four newly introduced blades under the heel in place of the conical studs of former models. The lightweight TPU outsole offers excellent forefoot flex and heel stability, ensuring stability during fast movements while a new injection insole provides further mid-sole and heel support.
Another new feature of the Umbro Speciali III football boots is the asymmetrical lacing. This allows for a larger striking surface, giving you improved contact when striking the ball. Further comfort across the boot is provided through the new tongue which is designed with a full length internal memory foam, while microfibre collar lining ensures a soft fit.
As one of the games most iconic boot ranges, the new White/Vermillion/Claret Umbro Speciali Pro III football boots are particularly fitting for a tailored St George's range. The boots are available to order now ahead of being released on 4th May, and are expected to retail worldwide for around £80 GBP / $130 USD / €95 EURO.
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