Puma FUTURE NEXT 18.1: Limited Edition Boot Celebrates Next Generation Players

Puma has unveiled the limited edition FUTURE NEXT 18.1, a boot that honors the journey of young footballers from local street pitches to professional stadiums. Finished in a White and Green Gecko colorway, the release is restricted to 350 pairs worldwide and aims to resonate with the next generation of talent.

Design and Inspiration

The upper features a graphic that represents the progression from neighborhood street football to elite-level grass arenas. By drawing on this narrative, Puma follows a successful marketing strategy seen in previous academy-focused packs, targeting younger players who aspire to mirror the rising stars of the game.

NetFit Lace System Performance

The FUTURE NEXT 18.1 is built on the same technical platform as the standard Future 18.1 NetFit series. Its defining feature is the NetFit lace system – a net that runs across the upper. The net is separated from the upper in specific zones, allowing players to thread laces through these openings. As the laces are tightened, the system creates a customized fit that can increase tension in targeted areas, offering a highly adaptable lockdown.

The Next Generation Players

Six young professionals have received the first pairs of the FUTURE NEXT, representing the transition from street football to top-flight competition.

Allan Saint-Maximin – Nice & France U21

Born in 1997, Saint-Maximin is described as a natural street player who refined his raw ability from the streets of the Paris suburbs to become a rising star in the French First Division. His game remains fast, skillful, and provocative.

Mahmoud Dahoud – Borussia Dortmund & Germany U21

Born in 1996 near the Syrian-Turkish border, Dahoud moved to Germany as a one-year-old. He started kicking a ball on the streets of Reusrath and has since developed into one of the most exciting young midfielders in world football.

Giovani Lo Celso – PSG & Argentina

Hailing from Rosario, Argentina’s third-largest city, Lo Celso (born 1996) grew up playing on dusty roads in a region known for producing football talents. He worked his way into the Argentinian national team, fulfilling a childhood dream.

Joel Latibeaudiere – Manchester City & England U18

The defender (born 2000) captained England’s U17 side to a World Cup victory in 2017. Attributed with elegance and confidence on the ball, Latibeaudiere developed those traits during his early days on street pitches.

Simone Edera – Torino & Italy U21

Edera (born 1997) is from Turin, where he played on city street pitches wearing a replica Torino shirt. Now 13 years later, he is becoming a hometown hero at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.

Koya Kitagawa – Shimizu S-Pulse

From Shizuoka, Japan, Kitagawa (born 1996) grew up with Mount Fuji in sight, recognizing the need for hard work to reach the top. He progressed from local streets to the S-Pulse first team.

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