# Speedy Leather Soccer Boots The Puma evoSPEED 1.2 Leather Shoe Helps Players Accelerate Faster By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-evospeed-12-leather References: [soccercleats101](http://www.soccercleats101.com/2014/04/30/puma-evospeed-1-2-leather-review/) & [puma](http://www.puma.com/football/products/evospeed-12-fg) The [Puma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-speedcat) evoSPEED 1.2 leather soccer boot is a shoe that offers a soft, supple feel. The boot's soleplate features Puma's special SpeedTrack technology, which provides added support and spring-back for improved acceleration and explosiveness. The boot has thin, trimmed-down studs that allow for optimized ground penetration, which in turn helps players perform quicker turns and swiveling movements. These studs work equally well on modern turf and traditional ground surfaces. The Puma evoSPEED 1.2 leather boot is targeted towards players who like a boot that adapts to their feet over time. On first wear, the boot offers a tight feel that wanes over time to produce a comfortable fit. This is in contrast with the evoSPEED 1.2 synthetic boot, which offers a natural fit from the start. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Soft Leather Soccer Boots:** Opportunity for using soft leather materials in soccer boots to provide a more comfortable fit and adaptability over time. - **Speedtrack Technology:** Potential for integrating SpeedTrack technology into sports footwear to enhance acceleration and explosiveness. - **Optimized Ground Penetration:** Opportunity to develop footwear with optimized stud design for improved maneuverability on different playing surfaces. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the sports footwear industry to create enhanced performance and comfort. - **Sporting Goods:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sporting goods industry to develop products that improve athlete performance. - **Sports Equipment:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the sports equipment industry to design footwear that enhances player agility and maneuverability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Leather Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-speedcat.md) - [High-Performance Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-furon-v7-and-tekela-v4.md) - [Soft Suede Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copa-mundial.md) - [Modern Updated Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-24.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot.md) - [Metallic Tinged Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiempo-sneaker.md) - [Updated Monochromatic Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-predator-1.md) - [Performance Running Footwear Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-running-footwear.md) - [Speed-Optimizing Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adios-pro-4.md)