THE ULTRA 5 FORMULA EDITION IN BOTH ULTIMATE
FUEL YOUR FAST WITH THE ULTRA 5 FORMULA EDITION IN BOTH ULTIMATE AND CARBON VERSIONS
Cape Town, South Africa, 28 June 2024 — Global sports brand PUMA has today unveiled
both the ULTRA 5 ULTIMATE and the ULTRA 5 CARBON Formula Pack editions. Both
versions of the ULTRA 5 will take to the pitch during the knockout stages of the European
Championships and the Copa America as select players switch to the new ULTRA 5 on the
biggest stages to gain the extra edge.
Buckle up because PUMA are pushing the ULTRA 5 into another gear giving you the speed and
sensation of a finely tuned machine at your feet. Built on years of engineering insights from
PUMA Motorsport, the brand-new SPEEDSYSTEM outsole and FastTrax stud design are
precision-engineered to take you from kick-off to back-of-the-net faster than you can say: lights
out.
The new ULTRA 5 ULTIMATE Formula edition kicks into high gear with PUMA’s
SPEEDSYSTEM outsole, featuring a springy plate and an innovative stud setup for lightning-
fast acceleration. Sprint, cut, and brake faster with FastTrax stud design for multidirectional
traction and for ultimate stability the ULTRA 5 utilizes an all-new PWRTAPE SQD support frame
to stabilize the foot inside of the boot without hindering agility and freedom of movement.
Speaking on the ULTRA 5 Dominique Gathier, Senior Director Product Line Manager
Teamsport Footwear said: “Following the incredible success of the ULTRA 5 CARBON Launch
Edition we have today unveiled two editions of the ULTRA 5 – the ULTIMATE and CARBON
versions.
Both utilize an all-new stud configuration that help you to explode and brake faster
than ever because the modern game needs rapid speed over short and long distance, but also
in all directions. The FastTrax stud integrates key design insights from academic research and
traction studies to provide more traction while accelerating, cutting and breaking.”
Dominque continued: “The new SPEEDSYSTEM is PUMA’s proprietary outsole design that
combines a high-performance fiber base material with an external heel counter and a
revolutionary stud system to maximize energy return for faster acceleration. The three studs on
the heel improves braking, this is because there is a higher traction when rear studs are closer to
the centerline.” Romain Girard, Senior Director Innovation delved into the full carbon outsole and what this
means for the new ULTRA 5: “The major difference you will see across both editions is the
CARBON version features a full carbon plate making it the fastest version of our fastest boots.
The SPEEDSYSTEM outsole on ULTRA 5 CARBON is made of full carbon fiber, making it 32%
springier than the non-carbon version allowing you to change direction in an instant and explode
in any direction before the defender can react for an unmatched speed machine.
“PUMA has a history of utilizing carbon in our football boots, but for the new ULTRA 5 we have
evolved the way we use the material and implemented it in a new way. Taking inspiration from
our collaborations in motorsport, carbon is one of the most explosive and lightweight materials,
used in many of the fastest cars in the world due to its incredible lightweight, speed properties.
What is unique about our application is we have changed the weave pattern and direction of the
fibers to create a unique application of the material that provides an even faster soleplate.”
PUMA continues to offer its Women’s Fit with a slimmer fit tailored to the anatomy of a woman’s
foot, the ULTRA 5 is designed to enhance comfort and performance for female athletes, built
different to support the women who make a difference on the pitch. The ULTRA 5 Women’s Fit
combines the latest ULTRA tech, such as SPEEDSYSTEM outsole and FastTrax stud design,
with a bespoke fit designed specifically for a woman’s foot.
The ULTRA 5 ULTIMATE will be available from 18 July at PUMA.com, PUMA retail stores and
Totalsports. Price R4499.
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