Puma ULTRA 1.2 FG/AG Review

The key to the unrivalled performance of this soccer boot is its rigidity. It enables fast players to make explosive movements like quick deceleration and fast direction changes. Here, I’ll provide a detailed review of the ULTRA 1.2 FG/AG Men’s Soccer Cleats to let you know if it’s the right boot for you.

Look and Feel of the ULTRA 1.2

The ULTRA 1.2 FG/AG Men’s Soccer Boot is a lightweight shoe that comes in two colours, blue with yellow decorations and orange with black and white embellishments. The fine colourful threads are woven into the lateral side of the upper that keeps the boot in shape and structure. They are made of polyester, carbon, and reactive aramid fibres.

In between the laces is a MatryxEvo logo, which is basically the technology used to make the boot’s upper. There is also a Puma Cat logo on the upper, drawn in alert yellow, which is also a cool detail that makes the book look awesome.

The ULTRA 1.2 FG/AG comes with a full lace closure design to ensure that it fits tightly. There is also a removable sock liner with a sock collar that offers a snug fit for everyone. The bold Puma Wordmark pattern printed at the back-lateral side makes the boot look wonderful and unique.

What’s more interesting about the design of this boot is the Nano Grip technology used in the sock liner construction. It helps lock the foot in place when playing. There is a slight amount of padding and additional microfiber on the wide toe box and the forefoot area for extra comfort on your toes.

Overall, this boot offers much flexibility as far as the feel is concerned, but the upper might not be the softest option as it doesn’t have much padding. It moves nicely on your foot and offers a great touch on the ball just like the one you would get Flyknit upper on the Mercurial and Superfly Elite boots. So, if you are looking for a football shoe that will offer a top-notch barefoot feel, you can’t go wrong with this boot. It offers a better barefoot feel than most of the competition.

Upper/Technology

The upper of the ULTRA 1.2 FG/AG is made with the MatryxEvo technology that makes it an extremely lightweight boot. This special upper is one of the distinctive features that make this boot stand out from other Puma models.

It comes in a unique streaking pattern running the length of the shoe and its textile is impressive. The textile is made up of various coated yarns that don't need extra coating on the surface. It makes the shoe to be well-equipped for greater grip when handling the ball.

There are three different types of materials used in the ULTRA 1.2 FG/AG, including the polyester yarn, aramid fibres, and the carbon yarn. The polyester yarn makes up the majority of the upper and it’s meant to offer the softness and the sock-like feel when playing in this boot.

Aramid fibres are a structural type of yarn added to areas that need more structure, like the lateral of the boot, for more responsiveness. The carbon yarn is super lightweight and is used for cutting down much weight from the boot, making it very convenient.

All these yarns are combined to make one layer of material that is super thin, lightweight, flexible, responsive, and extremely durable. However, it does have a GripControl Pro finishing for a significant command on the attack.

You might wonder why this boot comes in one layer. The truth is that the material used to make the upper is versatile and well-processed to offer the best of everything you need from the upper of a football boot. This makes the boot very lightweight and flexible, allowing you to run, shoot, dribble, or pass the ball with ease.

Insole/Outsole

The insole of this boot is fully removable, and it features a liner material with the Nano Grip technology. This technology makes it feel nice on foot. It’s made of a single layer of white foam which is super lightweight. After all, Puma's idea and inspiration are to make a very lightweight and convenient boot.

The ULTRA 1.2 FG/AG comes with the Ultra-fast Pebax SpeedUnit outsole inspired by the running spike DNA for fast acceleration. Its outsole makes it an excellent boot for playing on firm natural surfaces and artificial grass.

The moulded studs offer the traction you need to thrive and triumph when playing on firm grounds. This boot features an external plastic heel attached directly to the soleplate and is more rigid for great performance and added flexibility.

Final Thoughts

The ULTRA 1.2 FG/AG is a decent boot that feels really nice on foot, especially with the thin upper. It’s comfortable and moves well with your foot, and the Ultra-fast Pebax SpeedUnit outsole makes it great for fast-pace players.

When you wear the ULTRA 1.2 FG/AG, it feels very light, though its comfort cannot be compared to high-end comfy boots. Don’t hesitate to buy this boot if you are looking for a quality lightweight soccer shoe that will also offer excellent grip and ball control.