The stunning technology infused and audaciously colourful boot Brazil superstar Neymar will be wear at the 2022 FIFA World Cup has been unveiled. Here's a look.
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In a press statement supplied to KickOff, PUMA confirmed the Paris Saint-Germain star will wearing the new and innovatively stunning FUTURE NJR Dream Chaser. The boot is said to be inspired the 30-year-old biggest dream, which is to win the the grand showpiece.
Last week, he told Globo: "I want to play this [World] Cup, dedicate myself to it, because I'm sure we have the potential to go very far.
"Although a lot of people don't believe in us, we will prove otherwise. I see that this national team has a lot of good things, and I see that we can go very far.
I'm happy. I like to play football and I like to win. I like to be better than I am every day. I like helping my teammates, which is the main thing. I hope my name is engraved in football history."
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Now, more about the tools Neymar will use to pursue his dream.
Aesthetically, the boots are a gem thanks to its vibrant colourway, golden finishes, and Dream Chaser graphics. Its prowess goes beyond the surface, and in a media statement, PUMA said the boot is "all about innovation and pushing the boundaries of technology for players who shape the game to their vision and skill.
"With the FUTURE you don’t have to lace up to lock in. The second-generation FUZIONFIT+ technology adapts to the shape of your foot to give you the perfect balance of support and flexibility in each of the key zones, ensuring optimal fit and performance, with or without laces.
"The FUTURE features Advanced Creator Zones that are engineered to enhance ball grip and provide softness in the forefoot, which is key for optimal control and touch when dribbling, passing, and finishing. The lightweight Nano Grip sockliner insole minimizes foot slippage inside the boot, allowing you to maintain power transfer for explosive multi-directional movements.
"The Dynamic Motion System outsole is designed for optimal traction. The super lightweight PEBA tooling system, with its eye-catching soleplate reduces weight and provides a solid base to generate devastating accelerations, movements, and skills in all directions.
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