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Like past Futures (pun unintended), the boot is fairly wide so expect to go half a size down in them. The moment you put on the Puma Future Z 1.3, you’ll immediately notice the compression band doing its work on you.
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. 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.The budget Future is where the price decrease is noticeable because of the cheap synthetic mesh and stetchy knit, as opposed to the high-performing materials found on the top Future tiers. Match also has a cheap nylon liner and a more solid and weighted feel to the TPU soleplate. Fuzionfit is still on the arch of the midfoot, but the tension it provides is significantly less felt now. PWRTAPE is limited to cosmetic function. Dynamic Motion System outsole provides exceptional freedom of movement and support for explosive changes in direction
Fit is really comfortable out of the box because of the super ridiculously soft mesh toe box; has a nice padded sensation because of the internal foam The forefoot and the base of the upper are protected by a thin silicone layer to protect the knitted upper from wear and tear. A new feature that comes with the layer are soft embossed spikes on the outer foot – presumably for grip during dribbles and for those outer foot passes. For all these new materials and knit, the boot is pretty light at 225g in a US 9. The formula of the Puma Future Z 1.3 has remained the same as its predecessor – a boot that fits most foot shapes through an adaptable midfoot. The adaptability comes from the compression material covering the midfoot and Puma has invested more on that front. The compression band, officially named FUZIONFIT+, covers the entire midfoot up to the lace area and the mouth of the boot. About two thirds of the boot is covered in FUZIONFIT+. However, I do wish that it didn’t need to readapt to my foot every time I put it on, and that it took to the shape after one or two games, instead of five. But still, the fit and compression are second to none among the current football boot selections out there. Really impressive work by Puma there. The Puma Future Z 1.3 has a more elegant touch Sleek, streamlined and sophisticated, the FUTURE Z 3.3 is designed for fierce football. Featuring the second generation of our FUZIONFIT+ technology, each shoe adapts to the shape of your foot, ensuring an optimal fit and the ideal balance between support and flexibility – with or without laces. Advanced Creator Zones positioned at the forefoot deliver exceptional ball control and touch at high speeds, while a lightweight and supremely reactive outsole with studs suitable for firm and artificial ground provides superior traction. Elegant yet agile, with a slip-on construction for comfort and convenience, plus bold PUMA branding and cool colour combinations that stand out with style, you'll be playing like the pros. FEATURES & BENEFITSThe 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 Midfoot is relatively tighter than the rest of the upper; Evoknit though feels premium and has a nice firm stretch; best knit material any football boot these days; sorona yarn tightness more of reassuring than uncomfortable one (Jay Mike is narrow-footed); still says Future Z 1.3 is decently wide but might need some actual testing to see how adaptive the Fuzionfit+ for really wide-footed players It’s in the Match where you’ll also find a dedicated laceless option on top of the usual laced model. Kids Future 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.
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