The Umbro SX Flare Football Boots Firm Ground (Metal) FG Pearl White/Black/Gold is the preferred choice of Michael Owen Newcastle United F.C. and England striker. The new Umbro SX Flare football boot has been designed by Umbro's world renowned technical design team in consultation with their array of world stars. The profile of the SX Flare has been developed on the anatomical sprint last and has new upper design features.The three quarter slip lasted construction of the SX Flare enhances motion and touch control. The upper of the SX Flare has a ultra soft high grade "water resistant ceramic duratec kangaroo leather" which gives great feel for the ball along with excellent anti-abrasion performance and weight reducing water resistant properties.The Umbro SX Flare also features Michelin technology in the medial kangaroo suede vamp of the boot and also has the touch control system that is enhanced by the PU print application. The heel counter is lightweight PU that provides excellent heel protection for the athlete.The anatomical insock of the SX Flare boot is made from compression moulded EVA, providing high level shock absorption under extreme conditions. The outsole features a high performance TPU that also gives pronation control and metatarsal protection. The outsole is completed by the glass fibre rigidity shank and Umbro's wishbone components.The SX Flare is available in a firm ground outsole that has 13 metal tipped traditional moulded studs that is now becoming very popular with professional players around the country.Also available as a 8 stud removable SG version.(Image shown is SG version)