The King is back and better than ever, as PUMA drop the launch-edition of the 20th generation of the iconic silo. Like usual, they have stripped away the noise, redefining a boot that carries its own legacy for a new era of control and comfort. And it’s ready to take its crown.
The King. Few names in football carry the same weight that this football boot does. It defined eras, shaped legends. Now, PUMA are dropping the 20th generation of King, this time it has been redefined, modernised, and reborn for a new age.
The King silo carries plenty of nostalgia, we all know that. But this latest edition carries evolution. This generation of King fuses the heritage of the boots golden past with the sharp precision of today’s game. The latest drop arrives in a buttery cream upper, kissed with metallic gold detailing and deep maroon accents. It’s the kind of colourway that whispers instead of shouting. There’s a calm arrogance to it. Refined. Sophisticated. Dangerous. The U-throat design and stitched padding lines call back to some boot room classics, but the shape, structure, and flow are unmistakeably next gen.
Every detail on this boot tells a story. The golden PUMA Formstrip ripples across the side like armour. The maroon soleplate, rich and reflective, looks lifted straight out of any collector’s dream. It holds that understated royalty that is far too underrated in the modern game.
But what’s new? Beneath the stunning aesthetic, there’s some serious tech running through the veins. Let’s start with the introduction of TotalTouch+, a new non animal based material upper that replaces the traditional leather without compromise. Built from five unique layers, the upper brings a softness that feels handcrafted, whilst atill bring lighter, stronger, and more durable than ever before. Precision laser perforations and a 3D grip finish bring that unmistakeable PUMA feel, giving the King it’s distinctive close control.
Underneath the boot, innovation is louder than ever. A new lightweight PEBA FG/AG soleplate offers a reactive base built for both balance and freedom of movement. Meanwhile, conical studs return as a nod to the boot’s legacy and the timeless symbol of stability underfoot. But that's not the real story. The real story here is strangely not one that's being shouted about. We're talking about the debut of PUMA's NITRO technology in football. NITRO foam is PUMA's innovative Nitrogen-Infused foam technology, which offers superior responsiveness in an extremely lightweight package. Normally reserved for the running world, it now gets a proper low-key entrance into the game, but you can expect a lot more to come from this transition. You heard it here first.
Comfort, though, is where the King truly claims its crown. The engineered knit construction, cushioned tongue pods, and dynamic lacing system all work together for a more locked-in feel than ever, adapting to every movement. The Ortholite CustomFit heel padding and King Comfort Last shape ensure universal comfort across all foot types, throwing away that stereotype that the silo is only for those who have wider feet.
PUMA have delivered an instant classic with this one. The new chapter of King is here, and it’s taking its throne. Football royalty reimagined for a new era.
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