Selecting the correct sole plate for the surface you are playing on is crucial, not only for the performance and longevity of your cleats, but also to avoid the risk of injury.

One thing I didn’t like too much in the first Puma Future Z was its “cardboard-like” touch. The upper was thin but the touch felt quite dull and average. The Puma Future Z 1.3 changes that entirely. The entire upper is made from a knitted material and it’s evident when you feel the dampened sensation all round. Trapping a ball feels close to feet but I felt that the knit provided just a bit of cushion for me to feet like I had the feathered touch of Olivier Giroud. I also felt confident with my passing and crosses as I could wrap my foot around the ball easily with that adaptive upper. What’s fascinating was that this tight sensation remained every time I put on the boot for my playtests (I tested them a few times). It seemed that the FUZIONFIT+ never lost its elasticity. This can only be a good thing in the long term as the risk of over-stretching should be quite low.Keeping in step with their other models, Puma has implemented an FG/AG sole plate on the Future Z 1.3. This hybrid stud pattern is meant to be used on either firm ground (FG) or artificial grass (AG) surfaces. The knitted upper on the Future Z 1.3 wraps and conforms to the shape of your foot. The boot provides a tight feel through the mid-foot while still allowing some room in the toe-box. This means that the boot should work well for players who have slightly wider feet. An internal lining also gives the boot a smooth and uniform feel on feet.

In fact, the new Future Z’s fit is so adaptive, laces are optional. FUZIONFIT+ compression now extends throughout the midfoot, stretching where required to conform to your individual foot shape and movements, keeping the boot comfortable and secure with no need to lace up. Equally, if you prefer a super-tight feel or just like the look of laces, the option’s always there. Smart.The latest iteration involved a compression band to adapt to your foot shape, evolving from the first concept of infinite lacing options. This greatly improved the boot with an improved fit but I found the touch on the ball to feel pretty… meh. It hasn’t taken the big cat long to improve on their Future Z again and this time, I think it is almost perfect. Puma Future Z 1.3: Going bigger on compression For traction, the third-gen Future Z retains the Dynamic Motion System outsole that’s proved so popular with players, enabling fast, agile moves thanks to its lightweight design and strategically arranged half-moon studs.

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It’s been 4 years and Puma has dished out tons of updates to their Puma Future line. It was all about the perfect fit, no matter the foot shape. We at BOOTHYPE have come to love the series, and my personal favourite has been the Puma Future 5.1. I absolutely love the Puma Future Z 1.3 and it has improved on the past generation in every way possible. Puma’s moved forward in leaps and bounds with the quality of their boots in the last few years and the Puma Future Z 1.3 is the epitome of that growth. It’s a shame that the Puma Future Z 1.3 will be replaced before you realise it. Designed specifically for this playing surface, they offer acceleration, comfort and enhanced traction, dispersing stud pressure evenly across the foot.

FG cleats are not to be used on artificial ground (AG) surfaces as the construction is not designed for the extra friction.Striking was one of my favourite things to do in the Puma Future Z 1.3. The upper takes the stinging sensation out of your shot but provides you with that oomph you get from a classic power boot when striking the ball through the sweet spot. The effectiveness of the compression band also means that my planting foot was well secure when attempting to strike into the top corners.