PUMA LIMITED EDITION KING ITALIA DETAILED IMAGES

A leather boot with a fold-over tongue? Yes they do still exist. PUMA have launched a limited edition version of their iconic King boot to commemorate the founding of the Italian Football Federation in 1898. Constructed from premium k-leather, the King Italia packs an old school feel with a traditional brown colourway complimented by a classic-fold over tongue and finished off with gold and blue accents.

Just 898 pairs will be launched globally, each pair honouring Italy’s 1982 World Cup victory in Spain with a FIGC (Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio) badge on the heel and Roman numerals that call-out ‘1982’ on the tongue.

Tech wise the King Italia combines classic style with advanced features for a combination of tradition and innovation. A quilted vamp, GripTex ankle lining and a lightweight PU direct injected bi-density outsole all feature but it's all about tradition with the King Italia. One for the collectors and a timely reminder that PUMA can more than hold their own when it comes to limited edition boots.
The limited edition PUMA King Italia is available from today and will set you back approx £195.00. What do you think of the new boots? Let us know, drop us a line in the comments. Join the conversation online, on Twitter

 

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Boots Of The Match: Ronaldo Wears Special Edition CR7

After many delays to the boot's debut, Ronaldo finally was able to wear the much anticipated CR7 boots versus Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Leading his side to a 1-0 win, we'll see if Ronaldo chooses to continue to wear them, as Real Madrid still must finish the job next week in Germany. The all white upper with a gold bottom was a unique look to not only Cristinano Ronaldo but to the design of boots in general, which explains all the hype around the boot's debut on the field.

As for the rest of the boot world, Casillas laced up in the adidas Predator LZ earth pack, David Luiz opted to wear a bright crimson Nike CTR360 vs Atletico, Mascherano trained in a throwback colorway of the Nike CTR360 Maestri III, Cazorla again wears a PUMA evoSPEED whiteout prototype, and much more.

Earlier this week, Ronaldo trained in his CR7 Special Edition Mercurial Vapor

Fabio Coentrao in a glow adidas F50 adizero earth pack

Lahm in an adidas adiPure 11Pro

Casillas shows his adidas Predator LZ earth pack, among other gear

Ramires in a total crimson Nike Tiempo Legend V and
Felipe Luis in a glow adidas F50 adizero earth pack

Diego Costa in a glow adidas F50 adizero earth pack and
David Luiz in a bright crimson Nike CTR360 Maestri III

Juanfran in a glow adidas F50 adizero earth pack

Mascherano in a volt Nike CTR360 Maestri III

Bernard in a vibrant yellow Nike Hypervenom Phantom

Cazorla in an unreleased whiteout PUMA evoSPEED 1.3