The King is the widest Puma, the Future has plenty of forefoot width with a stretchy knit, and the Ultra is narrow. For a foot that is wide all the way through, choose the King. For a wide forefoot and a high instep, the Future can fit.
Lots of room in the forefoot with a high toe box and an upper that stretches. The fit is medium to wide.
Wide throughout the boot with a high toe box. The last is roomy in the forefoot and also suits a flat midfoot.
Puma King vs Future vs Ultra on fit comes out like this: the King is the widest, the Future sits below it with plenty of forefoot width and a stretchy upper, and the Ultra is the narrowest. If you have a foot that is wide all the way through, choose the King. If you mainly have a wide forefoot and a high instep, the Future can fit. For wide feet the Ultra is best avoided.
Below you can see the three lines side by side per zone, read what the sources say about size and find out where they contradict each other. Our verdicts come from manufacturer information, fit notes from retailers and the experiences of players.
According to the sources, the Puma King is wide through the heel, midfoot, forefoot and soleplate, with a wider and higher toe box than earlier Kings. The Puma Future has plenty of forefoot width and a high toe box with room for the outer toes. The Puma Ultra is the tightest Puma, anatomical and pointed, and it carries the narrowest Puma last.
The King is officially a regular width, but it is described as really accommodating for wide feet. There is no separate wide range at Puma.
The table puts the lines side by side, with the zones where the pressure sits.
| Model | Forefoot | Instep | Heel | Material | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puma King | Wide through forefoot and soleplate, high toe box | Knitted tongue, moderately adjustable | Wide with a strong heel lock | Synthetic, does not stretch like leather | Runs short, half a size up | Wide feet, flat feet, high toe box |
| Puma King Platinum | Similarly wide last | Separate tongue, fully adjustable | Heel slightly wide and less firm | Calfskin, stretches | True to size, do not go up | Wide feet and a high instep |
| Puma Future | Plenty of forefoot width, high toe box, pointed tip | Knit stretches along | Moderate, the Pro heel is shallow | Engineered knit | True to size | Wide forefoot, high instep, agile players |
| Puma Ultra | Anatomical and pointed | Low volume | Pinches under the Achilles tendon | Thin mesh with a stiff plate | Ultimate runs long, Carbon runs slightly short | Narrow feet, speed players |
Both the King and the Future have a high toe box. According to Puma the Future is regular to wide fit, with plenty of forefoot width and a pointed tip. The King is wider across the whole boot and through the soleplate. The Ultra tapers to a point and is too tight for a wide forefoot.
The King has a knitted tongue, which stretches but offers little adjustment. If you want a lot of instep adjustment, choose the Puma King Platinum, with its separate tongue and calfskin. The Future has a knit upper that stretches and is flexible, which helps with a high instep.
The heel of the King is firmly held, and for a narrow foot it is too roomy. The heel of the Future has been improved compared with the Future 8, but the heel of the Pro is shallow with a weak lockdown. The Ultra pinches under the Achilles tendon. Puma has stopped using kangaroo leather, so for leather at Puma you choose the King Platinum in calfskin. The page on leather football boots for wide feet compares the leathers.
The King runs small: half a size up. For the Pro, one reviewer advises half to a full size up with a very wide foot. The Future is true to size. The Ultimate version of the Ultra runs long and goes down half a size, and the Carbon version runs slightly short.
Do not take a size up to gain width. That causes heel slip. Grip socks help in the roomy King but, according to the sources, cannot repair the wrong shape. For the numbers, see the football boot size converter, and for more on size read how Puma football boots fit.
On the Puma Future the sources are not clear-cut. Puma calls it regular to wide fit on one page and normal on another. One source calls it the most accommodating elite boot, while another calls it less suitable if you want a tight, responsive fit. That one source stands alone, so we do not steer by it.
Our verdict: the Future is moderately wide, with plenty of forefoot width and a stretchy upper, but not wide through the whole boot like the King. With a wide midfoot or heel, the King is the better choice.
On the King Platinum, a retailer also mentions a tighter variant that you should avoid for width. That may refer to an older Platinum, so check which version you are buying.
The whole Puma range is on Puma wide football boots. If you are weighing Puma against other brands, the football boot adviser lets you choose on your complaint and surface. For a more modest route to a King, see the page on wide football boots at a lower price.
The King is the widest, through the whole boot and soleplate. The Future has plenty of forefoot width, and the Ultra is narrow and best avoided for wide feet.
Yes. It is officially a regular width, but it is described as really accommodating for wide feet, with a wide, high toe box and a wide soleplate.
Moderately. It has plenty of forefoot width and a high toe box, but it is not wide through the whole boot. Sources do not fully agree on its width.
No. The Ultra is the tightest Puma, pointed and anatomical, and the heel pinches under the Achilles tendon.
It runs small. Choose half a size up, and on the Pro with a very wide foot sometimes a full size.
No. According to trade press, Puma stopped using kangaroo leather before the end of 2023. The King Platinum is made of calfskin.
The King Platinum with its separate tongue is the most adjustable. The Future has a knit that stretches. The King has a knitted tongue with little adjustment.