Feels like these boots are more like an older generation speed boots like a vapor 8-9,Evospeed 1.4 and 17. It’a a major bummer that it isn’t leather but if you love the Vapor 8-9 and the final two Evospeeds,you’ll love the puma king ultimate.
Mizuno and New Balance are the only big names still using K leather. Kangaroos are not endangered they are as plentiful in Australia as deer are in the USA. This is a cost cutting measure by cheap ass companies and nothing more
You are very correct. So, what has happened here is companies have leaned into this for two reasons: 1: They are able to control their supply chain more efficiently, creating larger profits. 2: They increase their "green score" as this is seen as an environmentally responsible decision.
There's a reason the leather Copa Mundial has lasted all these years. There's a reason the leather Puma King lasted all these years. Puma in danger of ruining its prize asset and shooting itself in the foot again.
Yo estaba decepcionado con las decisiones de Nike y Puma de eliminar la piel natural, pero me probé esas King en una tienda y pues es un zapato de velocidad comun de última generación. No hay duda de que los tiempos cambian y pues ya no creo que eliminar la piel de los zapatos sea al fin tan mala idea. En lo personal, uso unos Ultra pero les dare una oportunidad a estos nuevos King, espero que no me decepcionen.
Leather is overrated in my opinion. Have a pair of Mizuno morelia 4 Beta Jpn's and honestly they don't give me the feeling that I don't want to try anything else. I also have the kings and in hand they feel really good, much better than the Tiempo's. Only issue is its a little too thick so you don't get as much feeling on the ball.
No if u start sweating .one that sweat is gonna make u slip more than with if u had socks and 2 ur boot will have bad odor since the socks trap a little of the sweat. But if u don't sweat to much on the feet is really up to you.
Shouldn't Puma go with the luxurious high quality leather for their most iconic range? It seems they're sitting on the fence with this one, like a modernised King Top potentially
These companies are really not as smart as we think they are. Shows how out of touch they are with the market. Why go synthetic, when you can implement calf-skin leather? If they really want the King to pop and compete in the “modern heritage” category they need to radically shift whatever wtf they doing lmao No one going to get these, let’s keep it 💯, marketing ain’t there. You see Nike going down the same trajectory. This is coming from a hardcore Nike ninja 🥷💯
Imo, companies are getting greedy and stingy with their innovation nowadays. Why not throw a carbon fiber soleplate and calf-skin leather? Market will go crazy.
Calf skin isn't as good for a soccer but than a kangaroo leather. But some decided that it's cruel to make boots of kangaroo skin, but it's still acceptable if they were made from baby cows ... The idea behind it is to make even more profit as always. TBH I prefer synthetic boots because they are better nowadays. Got the puma future MG for AG pitches and the mizuno alpha for FG pitches. Both are great
@@erebosII I disagree the adidas Copa is an excellent booth calfskin leather my guy. Not up to par with Kangaroo, but it’s a shift I’m confident in despite the political bs in the market nowadays.
@@Hunnidproof888 yeah but calf skin reacts more to mousture, tend to wear out a bit too much... There was a functional reason behind the kangaroo leather victory march. And by copa you dont mean the copa mundial since they are still kangaroo leather. the copa pure are from calf leather, lets see which model will last longer on the market...
@@erebosII I disagree, from my experience K-leather absorbs more moisture than calfskin. It’s one of the main benefits behind calfskin if I’m not mistaken. That’s not even a fair comparison, of course the Copa mundial will outlast the Copa. They’ve been around for decades. However, the Copa was once k-leather and the transition to calfskin was a much better one than the Tiempo going from k-leather to fly touch material
What is the point of synthetic leather boots, that aren't even constructed like traditional leather boots (U-throat tongue, medium to wide fit, etc.)? Just wear other silos.
Puma has always been behind Nike and adidas when it comes to football boots tech,even in times when Nike and adidas looked like they were floundering,puma still couldn’t made a great pair of football boots Forget Nike and adidas,I say puma is well behind New Balance as well
This review seems to be the worst example of you being overly positive or sugarcoating a product due to you having a direct interest in selling ir or working with the manufacturer. These boots seem like a crappier version of last years KU which was a crappier version of the Platinum 21 which was a crappier version of the previous Platinum. Spening $250 on these shoes is insane. Any positives this boot has is outweighed by the negatives and there are better options elsewhere that do everything better across the board compared to this King Ultimate. The Platinum or Platinum 21s (which can be found for 1/5 of the price now) immediately come to mind, and theres a slew of competitors options which blow it out of the water.
What’s interesting is that this is a great example of why it’s a good idea to try the boots before automatically assuming that they’re bad. We can probably both agree that the first King Platinum is the best King that’s been made for years, but that doesn’t make the new King Ultimate worse - or, at least not necessarily. As I say, if you want a leather boot, this might not be the first boot you should look at, but if you’re after something modern, comfy and well-balanced, I’ll maintain that it’s actually a pretty good option. Btw I do not agree that the 2023 King Ultimate was a worse version of the King Platinum 21 - the first KU (if it fit you at least) softened up well with a bit of time and despite its flaws, I think it did more things right than Platinum 21. This is a different direction, but if you can look past the fact that it’s not leather - some can, some can’t, either is fair - it’s actually pretty solid in my book. /Jay
@unisport that's a fair and measured response. I've had these on feet (they were pre production, but it's obvious it was the same boots I've played in) and I found them overly tight, very similar yo the previous KU. While I disagree on your stance of the Platinums (I think the 21 is a decent boot, it was just a dramatic drop from the og platinums), I think we can all agree that the latest King is becoming something it's not. I think the question becomes why get the King if you can just get an Ultra that likely will fare better than the King (since the King is trying to be a more performancey boot now)? And even more, why get it at all when there's a slew of better options in the modern synthetic category? It almost feels like Puma is trying to make a synthetic version of the Morelia Neo or something (traditional modern boot hybrid) - which is insane to do imo. This boot just feels like a break into a market that Puma shouldn't be in imo.
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Puma have lost the plot. Those sharp edges are a dealbeaker. What an idiotic decision. K-better for me is much better than nikes flytouch, but that ankle area makes it unusable.
@@RagingMist thanks. Could you give me any tips on which boot i should pick. The most important factor for me is the toebox height. And indont really want leather
Not really. It’s a nice boot, fantastic heel but with the obvious drawback of not really being a true leather replacement. I highlight the annoying things - and basically say what I feel, good and bad. Give them a go before you judge 👍 /Jay
that pitch is in far better condition than my nation's 78,000-seated "national stadium" that hosts FIFA matches.
Feels like these boots are more like an older generation speed boots like a vapor 8-9,Evospeed 1.4 and 17. It’a a major bummer that it isn’t leather but if you love the Vapor 8-9 and the final two Evospeeds,you’ll love the puma king ultimate.
Mizuno and New Balance are the only big names still using K leather. Kangaroos are not endangered they are as plentiful in Australia as deer are in the USA. This is a cost cutting measure by cheap ass companies and nothing more
NB is killing off K leather too. No more 442 after this year.
Ive been wanting k boots for the longest but you cant ship them to California cause they outlawed the sell of the material 😔
You are very correct. So, what has happened here is companies have leaned into this for two reasons:
1: They are able to control their supply chain more efficiently, creating larger profits.
2: They increase their "green score" as this is seen as an environmentally responsible decision.
There's a reason the leather Copa Mundial has lasted all these years. There's a reason the leather Puma King lasted all these years. Puma in danger of ruining its prize asset and shooting itself in the foot again.
Barou from Bluelock will love it
That's what I thought when I saw kings for the first time.
The conical studs used here, we can use this for AG pitches?
Yes.
Absolutely
Yes, but the MG version will be even better on AG than this
@@duaneswaby622 What is the MG version?
Thankyou for you videos, be very good if you used an inside boot camera in every video as well, if you would like to do that
Yo estaba decepcionado con las decisiones de Nike y Puma de eliminar la piel natural, pero me probé esas King en una tienda y pues es un zapato de velocidad comun de última generación. No hay duda de que los tiempos cambian y pues ya no creo que eliminar la piel de los zapatos sea al fin tan mala idea.
En lo personal, uso unos Ultra pero les dare una oportunidad a estos nuevos King, espero que no me decepcionen.
Leather is overrated in my opinion. Have a pair of Mizuno morelia 4 Beta Jpn's and honestly they don't give me the feeling that I don't want to try anything else. I also have the kings and in hand they feel really good, much better than the Tiempo's. Only issue is its a little too thick so you don't get as much feeling on the ball.
Nothing feels like leather, except for leather 🤷🏻♂️ that will never change. I will only buy a Puma King again if they go back to any natural leather
A faux-leathered version of the old puma evospeed. kinda narrow, has the evospeed look, and kinda lacking still.
These are more closer to the evospeed than it is to the king. Agree it does look like it lacks something
I have a question?
Is playing without socks(barefoot) a good idea because you have way more grip than with grip socks. (I don’t care about safety)
You might not be able to walk afterwards, and socks usually help your feet fit the boots so you don't slip. No socks is a bad idea.
No if u start sweating .one that sweat is gonna make u slip more than with if u had socks and 2 ur boot will have bad odor since the socks trap a little of the sweat. But if u don't sweat to much on the feet is really up to you.
sizing on the original new version also sucks which is so annoying cos can tell it's actually a great boot, the numbers don't add up with other boots
Jaymike, what are the puma sneakers your wearing
Shouldn't Puma go with the luxurious high quality leather for their most iconic range? It seems they're sitting on the fence with this one, like a modernised King Top potentially
Is the upper thin or on the thicker side compared to other synthetic uppers? I dislike thin uppers such as mercurials so I really want to know.
Do they weigh the same as the previous puma kings?
day 13 for asking unisports for a cheap football boots
These will be 100euro or less in 3 months
Did you try their website?
We need video not websites!!
@@nelsongalarza5452 ?
@@andrewpalmer1873 nope
Rounded studs are the best since they are safe to play. Who knows maybe people can buy that one…
Give it up for black boot 🛐
Puma slowly improving their football boot line up.
nice kit 😍🇦🇹
Is it lighter than Nike Mercurial Super Fly ?
the older version is like 60 percent off on unisport - should i just get that?
Why not
These companies are really not as smart as we think they are. Shows how out of touch they are with the market.
Why go synthetic, when you can implement calf-skin leather? If they really want the King to pop and compete in the “modern heritage” category they need to radically shift whatever wtf they doing lmao
No one going to get these, let’s keep it 💯, marketing ain’t there. You see Nike going down the same trajectory. This is coming from a hardcore Nike ninja 🥷💯
Imo, companies are getting greedy and stingy with their innovation nowadays. Why not throw a carbon fiber soleplate and calf-skin leather? Market will go crazy.
Calf skin isn't as good for a soccer but than a kangaroo leather. But some decided that it's cruel to make boots of kangaroo skin, but it's still acceptable if they were made from baby cows ... The idea behind it is to make even more profit as always. TBH I prefer synthetic boots because they are better nowadays. Got the puma future MG for AG pitches and the mizuno alpha for FG pitches. Both are great
@@erebosII I disagree the adidas Copa is an excellent booth calfskin leather my guy. Not up to par with Kangaroo, but it’s a shift I’m confident in despite the political bs in the market nowadays.
@@Hunnidproof888 yeah but calf skin reacts more to mousture, tend to wear out a bit too much... There was a functional reason behind the kangaroo leather victory march. And by copa you dont mean the copa mundial since they are still kangaroo leather. the copa pure are from calf leather, lets see which model will last longer on the market...
@@erebosII I disagree, from my experience K-leather absorbs more moisture than calfskin. It’s one of the main benefits behind calfskin if I’m not mistaken.
That’s not even a fair comparison, of course the Copa mundial will outlast the Copa. They’ve been around for decades. However, the Copa was once k-leather and the transition to calfskin was a much better one than the Tiempo going from k-leather to fly touch material
It looks a lot like the puma evopower 1.2 from 2015
Good looking
Heel looks decent but I’m not really sure this is an upgrade
What is the point of synthetic leather boots, that aren't even constructed like traditional leather boots (U-throat tongue, medium to wide fit, etc.)? Just wear other silos.
Is this FG?
yes
It feels like PUMA is ages behind the other two brands. It pisses me off
Puma has always been behind Nike and adidas when it comes to football boots tech,even in times when Nike and adidas looked like they were floundering,puma still couldn’t made a great pair of football boots
Forget Nike and adidas,I say puma is well behind New Balance as well
Puma always has great boots 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This review seems to be the worst example of you being overly positive or sugarcoating a product due to you having a direct interest in selling ir or working with the manufacturer.
These boots seem like a crappier version of last years KU which was a crappier version of the Platinum 21 which was a crappier version of the previous Platinum.
Spening $250 on these shoes is insane. Any positives this boot has is outweighed by the negatives and there are better options elsewhere that do everything better across the board compared to this King Ultimate. The Platinum or Platinum 21s (which can be found for 1/5 of the price now) immediately come to mind, and theres a slew of competitors options which blow it out of the water.
What’s interesting is that this is a great example of why it’s a good idea to try the boots before automatically assuming that they’re bad. We can probably both agree that the first King Platinum is the best King that’s been made for years, but that doesn’t make the new King Ultimate worse - or, at least not necessarily. As I say, if you want a leather boot, this might not be the first boot you should look at, but if you’re after something modern, comfy and well-balanced, I’ll maintain that it’s actually a pretty good option.
Btw I do not agree that the 2023 King Ultimate was a worse version of the King Platinum 21 - the first KU (if it fit you at least) softened up well with a bit of time and despite its flaws, I think it did more things right than Platinum 21. This is a different direction, but if you can look past the fact that it’s not leather - some can, some can’t, either is fair - it’s actually pretty solid in my book. /Jay
@unisport that's a fair and measured response. I've had these on feet (they were pre production, but it's obvious it was the same boots I've played in) and I found them overly tight, very similar yo the previous KU. While I disagree on your stance of the Platinums (I think the 21 is a decent boot, it was just a dramatic drop from the og platinums), I think we can all agree that the latest King is becoming something it's not. I think the question becomes why get the King if you can just get an Ultra that likely will fare better than the King (since the King is trying to be a more performancey boot now)? And even more, why get it at all when there's a slew of better options in the modern synthetic category? It almost feels like Puma is trying to make a synthetic version of the Morelia Neo or something (traditional modern boot hybrid) - which is insane to do imo. This boot just feels like a break into a market that Puma shouldn't be in imo.
King & Ultra was a disaster to wear. Puma should improve their shoe cutting
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Miss the real leather
Puma have lost the plot. Those sharp edges are a dealbeaker. What an idiotic decision. K-better for me is much better than nikes flytouch, but that ankle area makes it unusable.
Other than that, how is the fit?
@@marcifn2333 haven't tried this one. I've got the puma king TT and it fits really well but it's a bit heavy
@@RagingMist thanks. Im just looking for toebox height and in pictures it looks like the kings toebox isnt bad. Crazyfast.1 and Alpha looks great also
@@RagingMist thanks. Could you give me any tips on which boot i should pick. The most important factor for me is the toebox height. And indont really want leather
@@marcifn2333 try the ultra 5 or the futures. I've never felt like they're squeezing my toes. Mizunos will ok as well if you can get the right size.
I feel like you are sugarcoating a bit
Not really. It’s a nice boot, fantastic heel but with the obvious drawback of not really being a true leather replacement. I highlight the annoying things - and basically say what I feel, good and bad. Give them a go before you judge 👍 /Jay
@@unisporttrue jay..no leather..no king😂
6UK??? 😂😂😂
Some mid pumas tbh
Is there any midcut puma?
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So its not good for wide feet ?
It IS good for wide feet! /Jay
@@unisportthe old version too or not ?
The 2023 King Ultimate is probably too narrow for wide feet in my experience. /Jay
Wow, this boot looks average AF.
looks uncormfortable
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