The opening goal of last week’s Champions League final was scored so quickly you could barely see it. And just in case you didn’t, allow us to fill in a couple of important details.

The goal scorer was Barcelona’s Samuel Eto’o. And his shoe of choice?

The new Puma v1.08.

The shoe will supposedly be available to you and I this month which makes this the ideal time to examine Puma’s latest offering.

Displayed in a black and gold, the shoe focuses on velocity and engineered performance solutions for players on the move - like Eto’o. While some boots focus on striking area or traction, the v1.08 is all about getting a player to the ball faster than ever.

It has a lightweight textile upper with a microfiber reinforcement and a two-piece split outsole that reduces the weight of the shoe while enhancing the fit. Like its predecessor, the construction secures an industry-leading fit by perfectly replicating the unique PUMA AptoLast.  

All of which will help you get to that possession as quickly as possible. Now what you do with it from there, is up to you.