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Puma Soccer Cleats
Recommendations, Reviews and Tips
Which of the Puma Soccer Cleats should you buy?
It all depends how serious of a player you are, what level of soccer you play, your age and also
how much money you (or your parents) can spend.
I think I mentioned it somewhere on this site allready...
...You're right.
I used the same sentence on my other soccer cleats' pages. But Puma soccer cleats are no exception, so why change it.
Scroll down the page then, see what's currently available on the market and make the right choice that is
adequate to your needs and preferences (I've heard it somewhere too)  .
Puma v-series
Puma v1.08
One of the lightest soccer cleats on the market and only one of all Puma soccer cleats high-end model with microfiber upper.
Released: January 2008.
Upper: Textile, microfiber with grip texture.
Outsole: Split TPU frame with full length carbon fiber plate with 17 point-bladed studs.
Available for FG, SG (6 removable conical studs) and Trainer (for artificial turf).
Weight: FG and SG - 7.6oz/215g; Trainer - 9.4oz/266g
Size: 7 and up.
Available in Junior sizes: 4-6.5
Recommended for advanced players.
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Puma v3.08
Mid-range, less expensive version of v1.08. I like it, it's made out of true leather.
Released: January 2008.
Upper: Full-grain Leather.
Outsole: TPU plate with 17 point-bladed studs.
Available for FG, SG (6 removable conical studs) and HG (TT version with multiple rubber point-bladed studs).
Weight: FG - 9.4oz/266g; SG - 10.2oz/289g; TT - 11oz/312g
Size: 7 and up.
Not available in Junior sizes.
Recommended for competitive and advanced players.
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Puma v5.08
The least expensive version of v1.08 model.
Released: January 2008.
Upper: Soft fabric with PU coating and quilted vamp.
Outsole: Double-density TPU plate with 17 point-bladed studs.
Available for FG, SG (6 removable conical studs) and HG (TT version with multiple rubber point-bladed studs).
Weight: FG - 9oz/255g; SG - 9.8oz/278g; TT - 10.2oz/289g
Size: 7 and up.
Available in Junior sizes: 11-13 and 1-6.5
Recommended for beginner and recreational players.
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Puma v-Konstrukt II GCi
I think they are one of the best Puma soccer cleats ever. Just right behind Puma Kings.
Released: January 2007.
Upper: Kangaroo Leather.
Outsole: TPU plate with 10 point-bladed studs and 6 split point-bladed studs.
Available for FG and SG (7 removable conical studs).
Weight: FG - 9.6oz/272g; SG - 11oz/312g
Size: 7 and up.
Not available in Junior sizes.
Recommended for advanced players.
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Puma v-Kat II GCi
Mid-range (less expensive) version of v-Konstrukt boots. Great choice for those, who can't afford the high-end version.
Released: January 2007.
Upper: Full-grain Leather.
Outsole: TPU plate with 10 point-bladed studs and 6 split point-bladed studs.
Available for FG, SG (7 conical screw-ins) and HG (TT version for artificial turf).
Weight: FG - 10.4oz/295g; SG - 11oz/312g; TT - 11oz/312g
Size: 7 and up.
Available in Junior sizes: 4-6.5
Recommended competitive and advanced players.
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Puma v-Kon II L
Perhaps the best of all low-end soccer cleats, considering the cost and the quality of these Puma soccer cleats.
Released: August 2007 (not confirmed).
Upper: Full-grain Leather.
Outsole: TPU plate with 12 point-bladed studs.
Available for FG, SG (6 conical screw-ins) and HG (TT version for artificial turf).
Weight: FG - 10.6oz/300g; SG - 11oz/312g; TT - 12.2oz/346g
Size: 7 and up.
Available in Junior sizes: 2-6.5
Recommended for beginner and recreational. Although not bad for higher level players.
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Puma King
Puma King XL
Created in honor of the 40th anniversary of the King boots. Truly remarkable soccer cleats for very affordable price.
Released: June 2008.
Upper: Kangaroo Leather.
Outsole: TPU plate with 12 conical studs.
Available for FG, SG (6 conical screw-ins) and HG (29 low profile conical studs).
Weight: FG - 11.5oz/326g; SG - 13oz/368; HG - 12oz/340g
Size: 7 and up.
Available in Junior sizes: 2-6.5
Recommended competitive and advanced players.
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Puma Liga XL
A bit unusual for the lower-end version to have a slight different design (asymmetrical lacing) then the leading model.
Released: June 2008.
Upper: Full-grain Leather.
Outsole: TPU plate with 12 conical studs.
Available for FG, SG (6 conical screw-ins), HG (29 low profile conical studs) and TT (multi-studed rubber).
Weight: FG - 9.8oz/278g; HG - 11.8oz/335g; SG - 11.6oz/329g; TT - 10.4oz/295g
Size: 7 and up.
Not available in Junior sizes.
Recommended for competitive and advanced players. They are also great for beginners and recreational players (much better than Esito XL). Unfortunately they are not available in smaller (junior) sizes. I am surprised and...disappointed.
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Puma Esito XL
The least expensive version of Puma King XL.
Released: June 2008.
Upper: PU synthetic.
Outsole: TPU plate with 12 conical studs.
Available for FG, SG (6 conical screw-ins), HG (29 low profile conical studs) and TT (multi-studed rubber).
Weight: FG - 9.4oz/266g; HG - 10.4oz/295g; SG - 11oz/312g; TT - 10.4oz/295g
Size: 7 and up.
Available in Junior sizes: 10-13 and 1-6.5
Recommended for beginners and recreational players.
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Puma King Exec
The only Puma King cleats with bladed studs and besides Liga XL, the only ones with asymmetrical lacing. Great shoes, though.
Released: sometime before 2005; updated in July 2007.
Upper: Kangaroo Leather.
Outsole: TPU plate with 12 bladed studs.
Available for FG, SG (7 bladed removable studs) and HG (25 low profile conical studs).
Weight: FG - 9.4oz/266g; HG - 11.2oz/318g; SG - 11.5oz/326g
Size: 7 and up.
Available in Junior sizes (Synthetic upper): 2-6.5
Recommended for competitive and advanced players. Although Junior model suites better beginners and recreational players only.
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Puma King Classic Top
The name says it all. Classic look and classic technology. The most universal soccer cleats (just like Adidas Copa Mundial). You can use them on hard, natural surfaces as well as on firm grounds.
Released: ...long time ago.
Upper: Kangaroo Leather.
Outsole: PU plate with 12 circular molded studs.
You can use them on hard, natural surfaces as well as on firm grounds.
Weight: 11.5oz/326g
Size: 4.5 and up.
Not available in Junior sizes.
Recommended for competitive and advanced players.
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