Football boots Puma Future

From NetFit to FUZIONFIT: the story of the Future footwear

When it launched in 2018, the Future stood out with the NetFit, a mesh on the upper that allows laces to be threaded wherever you want for a personalized fit. In 2021, Puma dropped this system in favour of a compression band across the midfoot, named FUZIONFIT+, which secures the foot without complicated lacing. Recent versions have extended this idea with FUZIONFIT360, which combines a double mesh, a highly stretchy knit, and PWRTAPE reinforcements for firm support and great freedom of movement.

Ultra, King and the whole Puma range

If you mainly play deep, compare the Future with the Ultra, Puma's speed boot. For a more classic feel and a protective fit, the King carries on Pelé's legacy. The full range of the brand, for both adults and kids, can be found on the Puma page.

A sole designed for dribbling and changing footing

Underfoot, the Future uses the Dynamic Motion System, which is very lightweight, with the arrangement of the studs promoting grip in all directions. This is exactly what a dribbler looks for when stopping, pivoting, and moving again in a tight space. Most models are in FG/AG, for playing on dry grass as well as on recent synthetic surfaces, and the MxSG version, with mixed studs, takes over on wet pitches. The fit, advertised as regular to wide on the top-end versions, comfortably accommodates slightly wider feet.

Ultimate, Pro, Match, Play: which Future for your level

The Ultimate packs all the technology, featuring the FUZIONFIT360 upper and the lightest sole, for the demanding competitive player. The Pro retains a similar construction for club footballers who train often. The Match focuses on durability and comfort, while the Play is an ideal first Future for casual play. Choose according to how often you play rather than the labels: a well-fitted Match serves better than an overly tight Ultimate. The children's versions carry the design of the range in junior sizes, with a versatile FG/AG sole.

The Future through the major sales periods

Every new colourway of Future pushes the previous one to the Promotions page, a movement that accelerates during Black Friday and the end-of-year holidays. The winter sales and then the French Days in spring are ideal for targeting an Ultimate or a Pro. Once the summer sales are over, just before training resumes, the Clearance keeps a few Future from a previous generation.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Puma Future suitable for wide feet?

Yes, it's one of the most accommodating Puma shoes for wider feet, with a fit advertised as regular to wide in the premium models. Its compression band adjusts to the shape of the foot instead of squashing it.

Is the Future a good choice for a striker?

It is particularly suited for strikers who drop back, combine, and dribble in tight spaces. A pure deep player, who relies on sprints, will find more lightness in a speed boot.

Do Puma Future run small?

They tend to fit true to your usual size. Leave about half a centimetre in front of your big toe; if you're torn between two sizes, the compression band limits slipping when you choose the larger one.

How do you maintain the knitted upper of a Future?

Brush off the mud once it's dry, then clean the knit with warm water and a sponge with a bit of mild soap. Avoid the washing machine and radiator, as they weaken the glued reinforcements and deform the sole.

Which Future should I buy for a child?

A Future Play or Match in FG/AG is suitable for most young players, who alternate between grass and synthetic. Allow about a centimetre of growth room, but don’t go beyond that, so they maintain precise footing.