Puma occupies a distinctive place as football’s expressive challenger. It has the heritage and technical credibility of a major boot maker, but carries a younger, bolder and more individual personality, from the legendary King through the disruptive Tricks campaigns to its modern Forever Faster outlook. The common thread across its range isn’t one particular material or shape, but three different interpretations of freedom: the Future is agility, the Ultra is urgency and the King is composure. Click on the image below to jump straight to recent Puma packs and releases.
At the moment, Puma offers the Future agility boot and the Ultra speed boot. It also has the heritage King, the modern iteration of the classic Puma King boots, though consensus-wise it no longer competes in the space of K-leather boots with its transition to a synthetic upper.
What You’ll Find On This Page:
- Puma Boot Offerings – Future, Ultra and King
- Popular Footballers under the Puma Brand
- Top-end and Cheaper Puma Boots
- Recent Puma Releases
- Frequently Asked Questions about Puma Boots
- Puma Boot Reviews
- Classic Puma Football Boots
What are the Boots Offered by Puma?
| Model | Features | Pitches | Review Linkout |
|---|---|---|---|
Future 9 | Fusion upper 360-degree agility outsole |  |  Click here for the Future 9 review |
Ultra 7 | Lightweight mesh upper Speedsystem outsole |  Click here for the Ultra 7 review | |
King 20 | TOTALTOUCH+ upper FG/AG outsole |  Click here for the King 20 review |
The Future, Ultra and King are the football boots under Puma. The current Future is focused on being the most suitable for agility. Speed is the new name of the game, and so Puma gives us the Ultra that has all the ingredients of a modern football speed boot. The modern King has that K-BETTER upper meant to simulate the attributes of K-leather with recyclable synthetic materials.
Future
The Future 9 is Puma’s most adaptable boot, built around freedom rather than raw speed. Its FUZIONFIT upper wraps securely around the midfoot without feeling as restrictive as the Ultra, while the FLEXGILITY outsole is shaped for pivots, cuts and rapid changes of direction, and GripControl Pro adds a more involved touch on the ball. It suits creative dribblers and agile players who regularly turn, twist and change direction, rather than anyone wanting the lightest possible speed boot or a deeply padded, relaxed touch.
Ultra
The Ultra Nitro 7 is Puma’s pure speed option, with the lightest construction, thinnest touch and tightest fit of the three. The SPEEDSYSTEM outsole and FastTrax studs give the most aggressive push-off, while NITROFOAM Elite adds cushioning without softening its direct speed-boot character. It’s popular with quick, direct players including Antony, Christian Pulisic, Memphis Depay & Cody Gakpo, and suits narrow-to-medium width feet more than wider feet wanting a forgiving, cushioned touch.
King
The King 20 is the softest and most comfortable of Puma’s three boots. Its padded TOTALTOUCH+ upper produces a smoother, more dampened connection with the ball than the traditional K-leather it replaced, while the accommodating shape and cushioned heel make it the most suitable Puma option for wider feet. The PEBA outsole feels balanced and stable rather than aggressively propulsive, right for players prioritising comfort and touch over a barefoot feel or aggressive speed-boot traction.
Which Puma Silo Fits You?
Puma’s three silos are genuinely different tools rather than the same boot at different price points. The Future 9 is built for freedom and agility, using a FUZIONFIT upper that wraps securely around the midfoot without feeling as restrictive as the Ultra, plus a FLEXGILITY outsole shaped for pivots, cuts and rapid changes of direction — it suits creative dribblers and agile players who regularly turn, twist and change direction, but is the wrong pick if you want either the lightest possible speed boot or a deeply padded, relaxed touch.
The Ultra Nitro 7 is Puma’s pure speed option, with the lightest construction, thinnest touch and tightest fit of the three. The SPEEDSYSTEM outsole and FastTrax studs provide the most aggressive push-off, while NITROFOAM Elite adds cushioning and energy beneath the foot without softening its direct speed-boot character — best for quick players with narrow to medium-width feet who want a close, responsive sensation, and less suited to wider feet or anyone preferring a forgiving, cushioned touch.
The King 20 is the softest and most comfortable of the three. Its padded TOTALTOUCH+ upper produces a smoother, more dampened connection with the ball, while the accommodating shape and cushioned heel make it the most suitable Puma option for wider feet. The PEBA outsole feels balanced and stable rather than aggressively propulsive — right for players prioritising comfort, a softer touch and enough room to stay comfortable over 90 minutes, but wrong for anyone wanting a barefoot touch, extremely firm lockdown or aggressive speed-boot traction.
Popular Footballers under the Puma Brand
Puma happens to have a marquee name plus a few more football stars, namely:
Neymar
The Brazilian spent 15 years with Nike wearing the likes of the Hypervenoms and Mercurial Vapors before joining Puma in 2020. While he is now the driving force behind the Future Z, he initially wore the King Platinum (the predecessor of Platinum 21) and used his star appeal to renew interest to the silo. He has now received multiple signature releases for his Future boots.
Jack Grealish
As things stand, Grealish could succeed Neymar as the face of the Puma Future if the latter decides to call it quits. He is now a multi-titled player with his stay at Manchester City, and has name recognition to fulfil that role if given a chance.
Xavi Simmons, Kyle Walker and Kingsley Coman are some of the few quality names aside from Neymar and Grealish to embrace Puma as their boot-of-choice.
Recent Puma Releases
Arrival
Arrival pack arrived toward the end of the 2026 World Cup to pivot the attention to the start of the 2026/27 season. But more than being just a season-opening pack, it also debuted the 7th generation of the Puma Ultra. It reengineered the ULTRAWEAVE upper and updated the SPEEDSYSTEM outsole, but the highlight of this generational update was the inclusion of Puma’s proprietary NITROFOAM cushioning technology. This meant that the Ultra 7 incorporated a premium nitrogen strobel unit, where in turn a nitrogen-infused insole sat upon, all targeted to improve the boot’s energy return. Speaking of the Ultra 7, Puma had also made their latest speed boot available in a laceless version.
Showtime
Puma dressed their silos in gradients with their Showtime Pack, launched at the end of the 2025/26 season. The look was inspired by the mismatched colour detailing of the 2014 and 2016 Tricks Pack. At least for the Future and Ultra, this meant that the heel started with a pink shade, softly transitioning to blue and amber on the front side in the right and left boot respectively. The King, which had its upper in white, employed the mismatch detailing mostly on the forefoot pinstripe detailing and on the colour of the sole.
City Edition
This special pack celebrated the 2026 World Cup and five of its host cities, three of which were represented by the Future 9 and one each for the Ultra 6 and King 20. The Los Angeles Future 9 depicted the surf culture and boardcore styling. Future 9 Dallas was inspired by the cowboy heritage, while Future 9 Mexico expressed the fiesta-vibe of the city. Ultra 6 Miami was all about the beach nightlife and the King 20 New York manifested the architecture and mirror maze of the concrete jungle.
V 1.26
Puma chose the Ultra 6 Carbon to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the V 1.06, that particular boot back in the day with a soft microfibre upper and a lace wrap cover. And they also chose to pay tribute to the version worn by Samuel Eto, meaning that the iconic grass print had been revived and dressed up the modern Puma speed boot. It also had the pinstripe outline inside a white Formstrip included on the design to truly bring back one of the most memorable v 1.06 colourway release.
Dreamrush
Dreamrush applied a theme of Icy Blue across the Future 9, Ultra 6 and King 20 to give the boots a frosty, cool look. Specific to the Future, navy blue accents popped out from the quarter Wildcat and Future logo, the forefoot Fuzionpods and the arch PWRTAPE. The Ultra 6 arguably had the busiest visuals, thanks to the shimmering silver outsole, the nuances on the outline of the Formstrip and the tonal quarter wavy texturing and the accents from the internal detailing. Slightly mixing things up a bit was the King 20, which lightened up a bit on that Icy Blue theme on its upper but presented a colour transition of the abovementioned blue tones on its outsole. It also focused all the detailing on its Formstrip, which had a silver body and outlines in the involved blue shades.
Chinese New Year 2026
The Future 9 arrived in a predominantly beige colourway ahead of the 2026 Chinese New Year to give luck and prosperity on the pitch. Supporting the thematic identity of the boot was the jade and gold accent combination that shined most especially on the outsole. There was also the traditional seal stamp, applied tonally, on the medial side of the quarter to further reinforce the occasional tribute of the boot.
2026 Blackout
For Puma’s permanent black options for 2026, the brand decided to use Glowing Red to accent the Future 9 and the Ultra 6. It was applied as an outline to the Puma logos, the detailing of the bespoke Future graphic and the shading of the Ultra branding. On the other hand, things were kept classic and timeless with the King, which had a black and white contrast from its upper and soleplate, as well as a golden highlight around the arch of its white Formstrip.
2026 Whiteout
Puma updated their permanent whiteout lineup for 2026 that saw the Future 9, Ultra 6 and King accented heavily with gold. Much of the flashiness came from the chrome finish of the soleplates, while a shade of matte gold coloured the detailing on the upper. The Ultra 6 arguably had the cleanest look of the bunch, while the Future 9 added a bit of a rippling graphic and heel background, and the King once again giving prominence to the classic Formstrip.
Cosmic Art
Cosmic Art was a Future 9 special edition release right at the start of 2026. It featured a deep greenish-blue base that did not waste time to transition to a busy visual activity, as evidenced by the graphical insertions on the forefoot. Against the backdrop of a purplish hue, the vamp used lighter shades of green to produce a wavy, splintering ridge design around the sides and a celestial gas impression around the toe. All in all, they subscribed to the creative nature of the Puma Future, always in a state of flux.
Unleashed
The highlight of the Puma Unleashed pack undoubtedly was the Puma Future, which used the collection as the platform to debut its 9th generation. Its fiery red colourway backed by metallic accents exuded a sense of steely determination to overcome obstacles. On the other hand, the Ultra 6, with its striking yellow theme and thunder-like graphic, did not hesitate to reflect its speedy DNA. King 20 kept its elegance and touch-focused attribute with a relatively plain white look, simply using the Future’s and Ultra’s colourways to border its Formstrip logo.
Why Do I See The Same Puma Boot at Different Price Points?
If you browse Puma boots now, you might see, for example, the Puma Future Ultimate costing almost three times as much as the Future Match. Why is that?
Those who really take football as their career need the very best objective performance the boot can give them, while recreational players might not need as much. Puma then allows its boots to be available at multiple price options to accommodate these casual players who would need to strike the right balance between quality and budget considerations.
Puma has its unique naming system in labelling the top-end and its cheaper counterparts. From top to bottom, we have the Ultimate, the top-end level, followed by the Pro, Match and Play. The succeeding lines after the Ultimate are the more affordable alternatives, with the key features being downgraded or outright removed in each successive tier.
But is it really the case that the more expensive ones are the better Puma football boots? More often that not, yes, but there are still those few instances where the cheaper variants seem to be the better boot depending on what you’re looking for. Football Boots UK sorts this kind of information with our review and analysis of each and every boot, so all you have to do after reading our content is to get your Puma pair from your favourite online or physical store…
Where Is The Real Quality Drop-Off?
Ultimate is the fullest expression of each boot: the Future gets its premium FUZIONFIT upper and FLEXGILITY outsole, the Ultra combines a lightweight dual-mesh upper with NITROFOAM Elite, and the King uses the softest TOTALTOUCH+ upper with its most complete cushioning and fit package. Touch, lockdown and underfoot movement all feel more refined, though the improvement over Pro may not justify the price for every player.
Pro is usually the strongest value in Puma’s range — the materials are slightly heavier and less sophisticated, but most of the boot’s intended character remains. The Future Pro still provides an adaptive dual-layer upper, midfoot support and textured grip zones; the Ultra Pro retains NITROFOAM, SPEEDSYSTEM 2.0 and FastTrax 2.0 traction; the King Pro replaces TOTALTOUCH+ with the slightly less premium TOTALTOUCH upper but stays soft, comfortable and accommodating.
Match is where the first obvious quality drop appears, particularly in the upper, as premium knitted or woven constructions are replaced by more conventional mesh or synthetic materials. The severity depends on the silo: the Ultra Nitro 7 Match is unusually well equipped, retaining NITROFOAM, SPEEDSYSTEM 2.0 and FastTrax 2.0, so most of the compromise is in weight and upper refinement. The Future Match keeps its flexible shape, support tape and pivot-focused stud layout, but its embossed mesh upper cannot reproduce the fit or grip of the higher tiers. The King Match drops from TOTALTOUCH to SOFTTOUCH+, remaining comfortable but losing much of the softness and consistency that make the Ultimate and Pro distinctive.
Play is Puma’s entry-level tier and represents the largest overall reduction in quality. These boots retain the recognisable shape, colourway and basic identity of the higher models, but use simpler uppers, internal padding and soleplate constructions. The Future and King Play feel more conventionally synthetic, while the Ultra Play preserves its streamlined shape and speed-focused stud layout without the NITROFOAM cushioning or refined dual-mesh construction of the higher tiers.
In short: Ultimate to Pro is mainly a reduction in refinement, making Pro the best-value tier for most regular players. Pro to Match is where the premium fit and touch begin to disappear, although the Ultra Match retains an unusually large amount of its higher-tier technology. Match to Play is the clearest functional drop, with Play offering the appearance and basic character of the silo rather than its full performance experience.
Puma Boots FAQs
Which Puma football boot is best?
Puma’s silos do vary in terms of concept, actual build and incorporated technologies, so the best one is the Puma boot whose overall makeup matches what you like in a pair. Wide/narrow, synthetic/knit/leather/, snug/relaxed fit-you name it, Puma has it all!
Do Puma make good football boots?
Yes, and yes. At least with the Future Z and Ultra, Puma is able to produce boots with out-of-the-box comfort (or minimal break-in time whenever applicable), not to mention being cheaper than the base prices set by Nike and adidas.
Football Boots UK Reviews of Puma Boots
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Classic Puma Football Boots
Over the years, Puma accumulated boot entries that are hall-of-famers by now if there is one for football boots.
evoSPEED
The evoSPEED competed with the very best Mercurials and F50s Nike and adidas have to offer, and Puma’s iconic speed boot entry always tried to be the lightest boot of them all.
evoPOWER
Cesc Fabregas, Yaya Toure and Marco Reus all at one point wore the Puma evoPOWER, a boot that simply aided the power and accuracy of these players. It normally joined the evoSPEED in carrying the half-and-half design of the Tricks Packs.
PowerCat
The PowerCat continued the protective, padded approach previously seen in the v-Konstrukt and became one of Puma’s most respected power boots. The PowerCat 1.12 combined a soft leather forefoot with 3D PST DUO elements through the instep, creating a cushioned contact area intended to improve grip and provide a cleaner striking surface. Cesc Fabregas was its leading ambassador, with Nemanja Vidic and Giorgio Chiellini reinforcing its reputation for protection and stability. Modern Puma no longer produces a dedicated power silo, but the King 20 shares the PowerCat’s preference for a cushioned touch and stable feel, delivered in a softer, more streamlined package.
Kings
Pele, Johan Cruyff and Diego Maradona-indeed, only the true Kings of Football have worn this classic Puma leather boot
V1.11
One of the popular ones that came out of the V-series, it was meant to help with balance and stability, on top of the velcro tongue design to clean up the striking surface. Aguero’s 2012 boot when scored the famous QPR goal that clinched the league title for Manchester City
evoTOUCH
Introduced in 2016, the evoTOUCH was relatively short-lived but combined traditional and modern materials successfully — a soft leather exterior over an evoKNIT internal sock, with GripTex helping to prevent the foot sliding inside. The result was a secure, glove-like fit and a beautifully cushioned touch that made the evoTOUCH Pro particularly well received among boot enthusiasts. Its influence is clearest in the King 20, which similarly combines a consistently soft upper with a knitted structure and modern lockdown system.
About Puma Boots
Rudolf Dassler founded Puma in Herzogenaurach in 1948, and football quickly became central to the young company. The Atom arrived in 1950 as a lighter alternative to the heavy, high-cut boots still common at the time, before the Super Atom brought interchangeable screw-in studs into serial production in 1952, allowing players to adjust their traction for different pitch conditions. In 1970, at the World Cup in Mexico, Pele wore Puma Kings as he was named player of the tournament. Diego Maradona wore Puma boots at his appearances at the finals in 1982 and 1986 and Lothar Matthäus had on Puma boots as he captained Germany to World Cup success in 1990.
Puma boots are well known as being worn by the likes of Pelé and Maradona, both players wore the Puma King’s when playing at and winning World Cups. You too can wear Puma on your feet, but Puma overhauled their entire boot lineup, looking to kick start the brand with their new future facing boots, leaving behind the evoSPEED and evoPOWER lines and even the iconic King, the boot that brought them their most attention and respect in the boot game.
