Football boots Puma

Future, Ultra, King : find your Puma for your position

The Future, launched in 2018, is aimed at playmakers and dribblers: its snug fit with a compression band and multidirectional sole support quick footwork. The Ultra, the brand's speed range since 2020, focuses on a very light woven upper and a stiff sole for wingers and deep attackers. The King, born in the sixties, remains the shoe for touch and comfort, long made from kangaroo leather and now featuring a K-Better synthetic upper in its Ultimate version.

Puma ranges and neighbouring pages

Dribblers will find their happiness on the Future page, sprinters on Ultra, and fans of Pelé and Maradona on King. For a young player, the Puma kids' selection offers the same families in junior sizes. And to compare with other brands, head over to Football Shoes.

Ultimate, Pro, Match or Play : the right level of finish

Each Puma family comes in several levels. The Ultimate is the version worn by professionals, featuring the lightest materials and the most responsive sole. The Pro retains the essence for a competitive player, while the Match offers a good balance of comfort, durability, and budget. The Play, the simplest option, is suitable for casual football and beginners. The final letters also matter: FG/AG for grass and synthetic, MxSG for mixed studs for soft ground, LL for the laceless versions.

Puma sizing: large or small depending on the range

Puma generally fits true to your usual size, but the feel varies from one family to another. The Future provides a regular to wide fit on its high-end versions, and its compression band adapts to slightly wider feet. The Ultra, a speed shoe, hugs the forefoot closely: if your foot is wide, going up half a size prevents toe compression. For all of them, measure your foot in the evening, heel against a wall, and compare the length to the size guide of the brand rather than your street shoe size.

The calendar for good Puma deals

Puma colours change quickly, and previous ones regularly appear on the Promotions page, especially during Black Friday and around the holiday season. The winter sales followed by the French Days in spring allow you to move from a Match to a Pro or an Ultimate. After the summer sales, the start of training is a good time to check the Clearance section.

Frequently asked questions

Which Puma to choose for a beginner child?

A Play or Match version on an FG/AG sole is more than enough: it is flexible, easy to put on, and suitable for both grass and synthetic. Leave about a centimetre of space in front of the toes to accommodate growth.

Why is Pelé associated with the Puma King?

During the final of the 1970 World Cup, won by Brazil, Pelé wore Puma King. This title, his third world championship, made this model a legend, which Johan Cruyff and Diego Maradona also wore later on.

Can a Puma FG/AG be used on stabilised ground?

It's best to avoid it: the studs wear out very quickly on hard ground and footing becomes unstable. For stabilised or city playing fields, a TF sole with small rubber studs is much more suitable.

What does MxSG mean on a Puma shoe?

It's a mixed sole for soft ground, which combines screw-in aluminium studs and moulded studs. The former grip the mud, the latter distribute the weight; reserve it for waterlogged natural lawns.

Does Puma still make shoes with kangaroo leather?

Puma has announced the discontinuation of kangaroo leather for its football shoes and replaced it on the King Ultimate with K-Better, a synthetic microfiber. However, older models in the range still feature a leather upper.