Comments on: Puma King XL Italia Review

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:53:10 +0000

@Scott: Saying just that the boot lasted for one season doesn't mean much, how durable the boot is highly dependant on the amount of usage, the type and condition of the pitch (artificial grass wears off the leather way more fast than natural surfaces) and player's position. Every pro uses 10+ pairs of boots a season (though they won't wear them till the point of leather breaking off). Also one has to take care of the boot, wiping off the dirt, adding leather care, for the optimal durability.

For me, as a goalkeeper, the part of the boot that wears off first is always the studs. Been using several pairs of Puma Kings FG (top mainly) and, for me, the problem has never been the leather. The thing has been the same with Adidas shoes, eg. one pair of World Cups lasting 4 pairs of studs till the insole of the boot broke apart, not the leather.

@Tasos: For me, having avg maybe a little narrow feet, Adipure 3 at UK9.5 was perfect straight out of box and 9 felt too small, but after 2 months I feel (as the leather has streched a little) that I should had gone with a 9. Puma King XL @ 9.5UK was too big, 9 was a tight fit, but now after a while, they're perfect. Also, Adipure's sockliners are really thin as the Pumas are thicker. Out of the box with the same sockliners, I'd say Pumas at the same size are slightly bigger.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:21:04 +0000

always loved the Kings… but no way is durability a 10. It should be 5 or less. I've been buying the latest model available every year up until about a year ago, and one thing remains from year to year: The leather at the outside front separates from the sole in less than a season… 5 seasons , 5 different pairs, 5 separations. I don't normally care because I love the comfort/control with this boot, but anyone who doesnt want to blow $120+ a year should stay away.

Here is a 2009 pair I had in my closet…
http://img121.imageshack.us/i/img20110325211603.j…

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Puma King Finale Released | Direct Soccer News — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 11:18:06 +0000

[...] impressive 9.2oz, something we haven’t seen with any prior King releases. To compare, the Puma King XL (the last release in the range) weight around [...]

By: ryan

ryan — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:38:11 +0000

higher the price the worse

By: joe

joe — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:55:16 +0000

Hey

I've been wearing these boots for almost a month now and I'm gutted that u only gave them an 83/100! Being a goalkeeper I don't look for light boots but apart from specialis, these are the best boots ` think I have come across! :/

By: Puma King XL Unity released | Soccer Cleats 101

Puma King XL Unity released | Soccer Cleats 101 — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:56:19 +0000

[...] players. Every little bit counts and I think this is a great idea. Late last year, I reviewed the Puma King XL Italia and even though I am behind this project, I am not a huge fan of the cleat itself. For me it is too [...]

By: bryan

bryan — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:26:08 +0000

Tasos, these fit true to size so go with a 9.5

By: Tasos

Tasos — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:54:35 +0000

hello

i wear uk9.5 adipures

what size should i get these?

thanks

By: andy

andy — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:39:43 +0000

whats the difference between this and the older puma king and the leather puma V1.10s