Marking twenty years since that momentous moment in his career, UMBRO have unveiled the Speciali 98, a reissue of that iconic model of the boot, alongside a collection of clothing and equipment inspired by that particular moment in time.
The Speciali 98, complete with the famous fold over tongue, is crafted from a super soft, water repellent K-leather crafted in Italy to the same specication as the original boot.
In order to make the leather very thin but extremely strong, a special tanning process is used which results in a lightweight boot with excellent touch and feel on the ball.
On the outsole, the innovative technological touches from the original remain – memory ex grooves in the forefoot mirror the natural movement of the foot, while Wishbone technology in the midfoot aids support.
On the inside, a pre-moulded sockliner provides the supreme comfort and support that the Speciali was known for.
Alongside the boot, a range of clothing inspired by the 1990s and the original boot design has also been released, while UMBRO’s iconic Italia backpack and Ceramica ball have also had a Speciali-inspired facelift.