Umbro Celebrates 90 Years By Launching the UX-1 Cleat

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Umbro is celebrating their 90th anniversary of offering top quality soccer products and apparel by launching their brand new UX-1 cleat.

The UX-1 boot is made from with one-piece upper comprised of a ultra breathable and lightweight mesh material that is still tough enough to withstand the rigors of a 90 minute game, and then some. Umbro also incorporated sleek webbing across the medial and lateral areas of the boot which is designed to assist in the highly important first touch, and features a waterproof membrane to keep players feet dry and comfortable. For improved comfort, Umbro also added in a dual density cage and a soft protective spine cushion heel that cradles the achilles and locks down the rest of the foot for a more natural feel.

Manchester City goalie Joe Hart laced up the UX-1 and had this to say, “I wore the UX-1 for the last few games of the season and it served me brilliantly. The color is lively but I love it! The mesh material on the boot is tough but also light. I felt confident in the boots during the crucial final games of the season and now I’m looking forward to wearing them in Brazil.”

Check out the Umbro UX-1 cleat in action this Friday when England plays Peru at Wembley, and check out the "For the Love of the Boots" video that goes along with the UX-1 below. Stay tuned for future information and potential release dates for the latest apparel and gear from Umbro.

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