# Muscular Soccer Shoes The Umbro UX-1 is the World's Strongest Soccer Shoe By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ux1 References: [footyheadlines](http://www.footyheadlines.com/2014/05/new-umbro-ux1-boot-leaked-strongest.html) & [umbro](http://www.umbro.com/en-gb/shop/football-clothing/football-boots/) The all-new [Umbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection) UX-1 2014 is a soccer booth that features uppers lined with [Armor-Tex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket), an extremely strong material which is normally used for safety materials and fishing lines. Armor-Tex is claimed to be 40% stronger than [Kevlar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naglev-veloce) and ten times stronger than steel. Despite its strength, the shoe's one-piece Armor-Tex upper is breathable as well as waterproof. The Umbro UX-1 shoe is targeted towards players who like boots that are a bit on the heavy side, as it weighs 280 grams. The frontal area of the boot features rubber elements that allow better touch and control, while the outsole is designed to offer solid traction on firm grounds. The colorway of the shoe is predominantly a rich purple, with Umbro's famous double-diamond logo located on the upper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 81% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Strong Material Innovation:** Opportunity for developing other products or industries that can benefit from the strength of Armor-Tex material. - **Lightweight Performance Footwear:** Potential for creating soccer shoes or sports footwear using advanced materials to achieve lightweight design without compromising strength. - **Enhanced Traction Technology:** Possibility for developing innovative outsole designs that provide superior traction on various playing surfaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Equipment:** The use of Armor-Tex material in soccer shoes opens up opportunities for creating stronger and more durable sports equipment. - **Safety Gear:** Applying Armor-Tex or similar strong materials in the manufacturing of safety gear can enhance the protection offered to individuals in hazardous environments. - **Outdoor Footwear:** The waterproof and breathable properties of the one-piece Armor-Tex upper make it ideal for creating high-performance outdoor footwear for activities like hiking or mountaineering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Futuristic Metallic Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-1.md) - [Tactical Football Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furon-v8.md) - [Modern Updated Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-24.md) - [Metallic Tinged Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiempo-sneaker.md) - [Sleek Iridescent Soccer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-void.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mercurial-tn.md)