Puma Future 7 Review: A Sharper Refinement of Puma’s Best & Most Underrated Boot

The Puma Future line of football boots has become one of the most well-rounded and beloved boots in the market, and the latest iteration, the Future 7, brings some slight but interesting changes to the German brand’s control boot.

Generally speaking, the Future 7 maintains a lot of the design features of the previous model, the Future Ultimate, but mixes things up on the upper.

The boot’s Fuzionfit 360 upper is the same as that of 2023’s model, but the PWRTape, which ran on the sides of last year’s boot, has been moved to the top, across the midfoot. What this does do is provide more structure and a more secure lockdown for your foot, and there’s no doubt that the Future 7 is a much tighter fit than its predecessors. You get a relatively slim silhouette to fit into that widens in the forefoot area before slimming up in the toes again. It’s still a relatively accommodating boot for all foot types, but those with much wider feet will maybe want to try it before buying.

A secondary element of the reinforced PWRTape being on the upper is that it keeps the elastic collar a lot firmer, which is a problem with other knitted collar boots that tend to lose their snugness after a while. So, while it is a much tighter fit, it will remain that way rather than losing its shape and stretchiness.

The upper also features some 3D grip textures around the toe-box and sides of the boot, which does provide a little bit of ‘grab’ on the ball, but nothing too noticeable. On the underside of the boot, the Future 7 features Puma’s tried-and-tested Dynamic Motion System outsole (same as on last year’s model) that is made up of a combo of diamond-shaped and bladed studs that delivers a balanced traction that sways to a more aggressive feel.

For those who haven’t worn a Future boot in recent years, the soleplate features a really stable midfoot due to a reinforced diagonal bar that connects the front and back stud sections. However, it has a very snappy and flexible forefoot giving you that quick and responsive feel similar to a speed boot, but still feels stable underneath.

Other than that, there is some nice cushioned padding on the inside of the heel area that helps your ankle feel sucked in and snug as you slip the boots on, which is also a lot easier to do thanks to a slightly wider foot opening on this new model.

While the slimmer and tighter fit might be something larger-footed players will need to consider, the Future 7 is a more refined step forward for Puma’s boot line that takes a ‘if it ain’t broke’ approach. If you’re a player who likes the knitted and lightweight feel of a speed boot, but also appreciates a more balanced stud pattern, the Future 7 is an incredibly solid option.

The Future 7 Ultimate (top tier model) in the ‘Phenomenal’ colour pack is priced at R4,499 and available on Puma’s online store, Puma retail stores, and Totalsports. Takedown models are available too.