Update: Will They Last More Than 10 Games? The Puma evoSPEED SL Boots Is 'About Speed, Not Endurance'
Jan 18, 2016, by Chris
Update 18/01/2016: Puma have updated the wording on the Puma evoSPEED SL sticker on the sole plate (via @soccercleats101). They replaced the writing "Due to its extremely lightweight design, it's expected to last up to 10 games." with the lettering "A non-compromise lightweight proposition, this product is about speed, not endurance". However, while their text even includes a typo 'It's for you best days', Puma in the meantime already released a more durable version of the Puma evoSPEED SL that lasts more than 10 games - the Puma evoSPEED SL-S.
It's ridiculous. The new Puma evoSPEED SL 2015 Boots are Puma's lightest-ever football boots weighing in at just over 100 gram (3.6 oz). And now, Puma quietly confirmed that the Puma evoSPEED SL 2015-2016 Boots will only last up to 10 matches.
There have always been concerns about the durability of ultra-lightweight soccer cleats, and now it's officially confirmed that the new Puma evoSPEED SL Camo Boot is anything but durable. So what's really going on here?
Puma evoSPEED SL Camo Boots To Last only 10 matches
This is the new Puma evoSPEED SL 2015-2016 Camo Boot.
It's logical that the new Puma evoSPEED SL Boots are only suitable to use on real grass, and may not be used on Artificial Grass to avoid issues. But when we read the disclaimer on the outsole of the new Puma evoSPEED SL Camo Boots we were quite astonished (via @SC 101).
NOTE: The evoSPEED SL is not for training days. It's for your best days. Your match days. It may only be used on real grass. Due to its extremely lightweight design, it's expected to last up to 10 games. But the moments it creates will last forever.
So Puma confirmed that the new Puma evoSPEED SL Boots will only last for 10 matches on real grass, despite the price tag of 250 USD. It will cost you 25 USD per match (0.28 USD per minute) to play with the new Puma evoSPEED SL Boots.
The Puma evoSPEED SL costs you 25 USD / match
While the Puma evoSPEED SL Camo Boot is limited to 500 pairs globally, the first regular colorways of the Puma evoSPEED SL 2015-2016 Boots won't be a limited edition release. In fact, the new Puma evoSPEED SL 2015-2016 Boots will be launched on 24 June 2015, and will face the same durability issues as the Puma evoSPEED SL Camo Boots.
We think that's going too far. What do you think of the declared durability of the new Puma evoSPEED SL Boots? Let us know in the comments below.
Crawley Town 26-27 Home Kit Released
Erreà and Crawley Town have officially revealed the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Inspired by the team's Red Devils nickname, the primary red jersey features a dynamic subtle flame pattern across the body, complemented by contrasting white trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs. The inner collar is inscribed with the club's Latin motto Noli Cedere, while white Erreà branding and main sponsor uptime complete the look.
Southend United 26-27 Anniversary Kit Released
Italian brand Erreà and Southend United have revealed the club's special 26-27 anniversary kit, marking 120 years since the Blues were established in 1906. Presented in black with white collar details and trim, the standout feature of the shirt is a tonal front pattern formed by the names of every player to represent Southend United between 1906 and 2026.
Swansea City 26-27 Home Kit Released
Swansea City and Joma have officially launched the club's new home kit for the 26-27 Championship season. The new design reintroduces copper detailing to the home strip for the first time in over a decade, paying homage to the city's rich industrial heritage.
Built on a traditional white base, the jersey features elegant copper and black vertical pinstripes across the front. Copper trim extends to the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, creating a stylish contrast alongside the black Joma logo and monochrome club crest.
The 26-27 home kit also debuts new front-of-shirt sponsor AG1, with ASI:One appearing on the sleeve. White shorts and white socks with matching copper trim complete the complete home kit.
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The Jagiellonia Białystok 26-27 away kit comes in an off-white colorway paired with deep burgundy trim. Drawing inspiration from the traditions of the historical Jagiellon dynasty, the jersey features a classic polo collar with button detailing, subtle tonal jacquard elements, and monochrome burgundy logos alongside the club crest.
Completing the lineup, the 26-27 third kit introduces a rich red and maroon palette highlighted by an intricate repeating mosaic pattern across the front and sleeves. This ornamental design pays tribute to the regional culture of Podlasie. White branding and trim provide clear contrast against the patterned base, giving the kit a distinctive look on the pitch.
Grenoble Foot 38 26-27 Home Kit Released
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The Nike GF38 26-27 home shirt features a half-and-half design split between bright royal blue and dark navy. The split extends across the front and alternating sleeves, while a subtle tonal chevron graphic runs across the front body. Clean white details feature on the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, Nike Swoosh, and Carrefour front shirt logo.
Adding a touch of local identity, the quarterly coat of arms of the historical Dauphiné region is placed on the upper back just below the collar. The new kit is now available through the club's official boutique.
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The standout element of the design is a detailed Korean tiger illustration cascading down the center of the shirt number. Accompanying the numbers, the player names feature artistic Korean-style lettering.
The special font is showcased on both Atlético's 26-27 red-and-white home kit and dark away shirt in a photoshoot set within a traditional Korean interior.
