Puma started off as a small local shoe manufacturer in Germany but has since grown in massively to become one of the largest sports manufacturers in the world. Puma have a long successful history of providing top class sporting goods with some of the largest names in football proud to wear Puma gear. Herbeer Burdenski who scored West Germany’s very first goal after the Second World War was wearing puma boots and shinpads. The most famous story of Puma’s sponsorship came on the opening day of the 1970 world cup. Pele stopped the referee just before kickoff with a last minute request to tie his shoelaces. The referee obliged and Pele knelt down in the middle of the centre circle to give millions of television viewers around the world a close up view his new Pumas. It was reported Pele was following orders from Puma in a marketing stunt in an attempt to raise the companies profile.
Pumas most advanced shinpad is the v1.10, which is less deer than other companies. Puma aims for a ‘second skin’ fit so the shinpad does not affect the players performance. The Puma v1.10 shinpads have a injected outer shell to create a toughened protective shield that protects from tackling and direct impact from opponents studs. Puma shin pads also retain an element of flexibility and shape that provides expert comfort by following the contours of the leg. The v1.10 has a specially designed lightweight foam layer, for comfort on the shin that also absorbs the impact of every tackle. The foam is formulated to enable sweat and air to pass through keep the leg cool whilst playing. The body of the shinpad is made from a very lightweight mesh that provides compression and warmth to the muscles reducing the risk of muscle fatigue. Puma shinpads also have a low-profile ankle and foot protection that does not restrict movement in any way, so much the player may even forget he is wearing shinpads at all.
The best thing about Puma shin pads is the diverse range of styles and prices that are offered. So if you are a beginner just starting out in the world of football or if you are a professional playing at the top of your game looking for the best in shin protection, young or old Puma will have a shinpad for you.
