Let me paint you a picture of PUMA's glamorous football boot revelation for the imminent 2024, the Eclipse Pack. Imagine hues of darkness weaving an aura of discretion around your favorite PUMA boots—a captivating contrast from the usual blinding palettes sported by professionals. This year, yet again, the German brand innovatively dons the enigmatic cloak of black to its coveted lineup – the "Eclipse Pack".
Topping the collection is the all-new Future 7 Ultimate; a gem of design dipped in an alluring blend of black and, for the first time, sharing the stage with the Ultra Ultimate and King Ultimate. The year 2024 is not just about the nightly allure though; the shirts dip their toes in subtle elegance introducing a touch of "Copper Rose"—a stroke of genius that adds a cherry on top of the already irresistible collection.
The "Copper Rose" hue isn’t just for an aesthetic appeal, however. It proves its subtle, yet significant presence by enhancing both branding and important technological features. Case in point – the Future 7, distinguished by its redesign of the PWRTAPE now expressed in a Y-formation. This new design element amplifies control while providing unparalleled lockdown prowess. The Future 7 continues to bask in the elegance of the "Copper Rose" accents. They help underscore the 3D grip textures—strategic for ultimate control and precision during critical ball contact zones. Amplifying flexibility and stability, the boot is tattooed with textured dots of varying sizes at the instep, gracefully tied together by the copper-tinged laces.
A similar narrative spreads across the Ultra Ultimate and King Ultimate. The Eclipse Pack ushers them into a harmonious blend. PUMA is at it again, introducing their newest additions to the Eclipse Pack: the Ultra Ultimate and the classy King Ultimate. Both adorned with the signature "Copper Rose" Formstripe borders, these siblings may seem similar at first glance. Tune in a bit sharper, and you spot the little shout-out to the "King" bouncing off the heel of the latter.
Now, don't mistake the twin auras for carbon-copy skins. These kicks are as different as night and day. Stray away from the visuals and glaring similarities that trace back to the recent special edition King 'Rudagon', and you get the real picture. The Ultra Ultimate keeps its focus on speed, boasting an ingeniously re-engineered, feather-light ULTRAWEAVE upper build, married expertly with the PWRTAPE application. This feature draws inspiration from human foot anatomy, enabling natural support for swift and spontaneous pace alterations.
On the flip side, the King Ultimate relies heavily on comfort and control. The bonus element here is the K-better, a non-animal-based upper ingredient that manages to beat the previous King's leather in touch, comfort, and durability department during tests. To add to the elegance, the outsole is delicately lightweight with an attached heel counter, which eases movements similar to how you control the ball.
So go on and get your hands or, should we say, feet on the PUMA Eclipse Pack and also explore the PUMA Future 7 Ultimate, PUMA Ultra Ultimate, and PUMA King Ultimate on the same platform. Make sure you follow for more.