PUMA PowerCat 1.12 & SL Football Boots - White/Orange/Ocean
Drop the word 'Ocean' into a colour update and you can expect a fresh looking boot, well that's exactly what PUMA have delivered for their next PowerCat 1.12 standard and SL editions. We've paired up the two for this photoshoot, to compare the distinguishing differences and similarities on the latest drop of their Power boot.
Released in both an SL and standard PowerCat edition, the latest design features bright pops of bold colour on a stylish white leather upper. The PowerCat is targeted at every sides 'Power Hungry' player, but has recently been adopted by some of Europe's most creative midfielder's including Marco Reus and Cesc Fabregas. A versatile boot to suit all positions, the PowerCat 1.12 has grown in reputation while PUMA continue to work up stronger looking colourways.
The PUMA PowerCat 1.12 SL is a reworked and lighter version of the popular power boot. Subtle changes have been introduced to reduce the overall weight. A perforated tongue and a visibly softer, lighter leather marginally raises the bar from the standard PowerCat.
Much of the PowerCats standard technologies remain, with the PowerCat SL featuring the same advancements that made the boot one of the versatile in the game. The 3D DUO Power Shooting technology remains the stand-out feature.
The boots staple shooting technology is made from an innovative thermoplastic material with two different degrees of hardness, creating the advantage of being both highly responsive with extremely high rebound properties. The kicking area of the PowerCat 1.12 is enhanced by a soft K-Leather while the lightweight microfibre material in the lateral quarter supports the mid-foot and helps to keep the weight of the boot to a minimum.
In a move to keep the overall weight down, the PUMA PowerCat 1.12 features a Pebax injected stud configuration, previously used utilised in the construction of the v1.11. The Puma PowerLast, an evolution of the Puma AptoLast, which follows the foot s natural contours to provide a glove like fit allowing the upper to mould to the players foot.
PUMA are holding on to their position in the Power market, whilst fellow brands like adidas dramatically reduce the weight and change the upper material of their Predator, or Nike seemingly drop the T90 range all together. PUMA will therefore be on the hunt for boot converts, and dropping fresh colours like this one can certainly help the boots appeal.
The new White/Orange/Ocean PUMA PowerCat 1.12 standard and SL versions are available to order now at selected online stockists and will dispatch from March 1st.
