PUMA are stepping back into the shadow, and back to their leather toots, with a special-edition King Platinum that is hitting the modern game with the same amount of finesse as the player it honours – Eusébio. The ‘Pantera Negra’ King takes its name straight from the Portuguese icon’s nickname, celebrating his legacy that runs deep in PUMA DNA.
This drop marks PUMA’s return to leather on this silo. Yes, you heard right. Leather on back the king for one boot only. With this one, the brand is leaning fully into their heritage, focusing on the craftsmanship and elegance that once made the King a cult icon.
The Pantera Negra is as stealthy as a boot comes. Black-on-black detailing, a sleek leather upper, subtle golden accents, and that unmistakeably King shape gives a look that feels almost archival yet clearly with a modern-day twist. It’s what you’d have to call a ‘propa’ boot.
And tha homage runs deeper. Only 1965 pairs will be available, directly tying to the year Eusébio cemented his status in football by winning the Ballon d’Or. Each pair nods to the legacy of a player who turned instinct into art, power into poetry, and fear into respect.
This drop goes hand-in-hand with the latest Portugal kit launched earlier last week, both of which seamlessly crossover culture and performance heritage. Just imagine these two paired together out on the pitch. Simple stunning.
The PUMA Pantera Negra King Platinum is available now at prodirectsport.com/soccer
