Umbro – Speciali Pro IV HG Pearlized White/Black/Silver

Umbro Speciali IV is the latest incarnation of the legendary boot-silo, that throughout its time has been used by footballing gods like Alan Shearer and Roberto Carlos.

It has changed a lot in its time, but has never lost the essence, which make it the Umbro Speciali.

To ensure the renowned comfort, Umbro have chosen an incredibly soft and flexible calfs leather, which makes up the majority of the upper, to give it a sublime and natural touch on the ball.

To further improve the playing experience, the lacing of the boot has been made asymmetrical, so you have a larger area of impact, when you strike the ball with the medial side of the boot, which greatly increases your shots and general control over the ball.
Combine this with the elegant and timeless design, and you get the boot choice for any player who wants a boot, that is durable and versatile, as well as not hurting your wallet too much.
Weight: 263 grams

Umbro Geometra II Pro

Umbro’s recent release of the Geometra II Pro has unfortunately gone under the radar, but with two new colorways for the control boot, might the England manufacturer be on the way back up?

With the Geometra Pro II, Umbro have used a leather upper – a feature that is becoming more and more rare on many top of the line boots. The leather upper has been treated with a coating, which is highlighted by the pattern that runs along the boot.

The coating is added to ensure extra friction between the boot and the ball. This ‘coating’ reminds us a bit of Nike’s ACC. Could it be that Umbro’s last collaboration with its former owners was an ACC-like substance? We saw a different colourway being worn by Liverpool’s Conor Coady, but other than that particular spot, we have yet to see any players take up the new boot from Umbro.

Like its predecessor, the Geometra Pro II has off centered lacing, which creates a larger strike zone on the medial side of the boot. On the instep of the boot, Umbro have created new “Dampening Control Pads” composed of memory foam to help control and pass the ball. The “dampening control pads” are the biggest feature on the Geometra Pro II and is what makes them a “control boot”.

Umbro’s “A-Frame Support” system has made a comeback on the Geometra Pro II and has been integrated into the boot to provide greater midfoot stability. All in all, the Geometra Pro is looking like a solid release from Umbro, who most had thought were down and out. That being said, it’s an interesting choice of release colourway as most brands choose to go with something flashy in order to advertise the boot when worn on field.

What do you think of the new Umbro Geometra II Pro Sulphur Spring/Navy and White/Royal Blue Colorways? Leave a comment below. Also, let us know whether or not you want a review of the new Umbro Geometra II Pro.