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Review: Puma 2010 Africa Unity Kit and Walk-Out Jacket

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Review: Puma 2010 Africa Unity Kit and Walk-Out Jacket

Earlier this year PUMA launched its Africa Unity Collection featuring the Africa Unity jersey, Walk-out jacket and more. The range was part of a partnership between PUMA and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to support biodiversity worldwide and specific initiatives in Africa.

The ‘Play for Life’ partnership will support the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity by raising awareness about habitat and species conservation among football fans and the general public during worldwide football events.

Now we’ve had a chance to have a first hand look at the PUMA 2010 Africa Unity kit and Walk-Out jacket designed to be worn by the 12 African football national teams that PUMA sponsors.

PUMA 2010 Africa Unity Kit
With many soccer kits, you never know exactly what they look like until you see them in person. Sometimes you a let down, other times you are ambivalent and occasionally, you are blown away. The PUMA 2010 Africa Unity kit is of the last variety.

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The PUMA Africa Unity kit comes in a wooden collector’s box with a felt interior. It’s reminiscent of an old-time cargo ship box. Upon opening, you are surprised by the sound of a roaring lion and find the wonderfully-designed, well-constructed kit, badges for the national teams of Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity and instructions for applying the badges with an iron. Therefore, you can customize the shirt with your favorite African soccer power’s badge or keep the shirt in the box and use it as an office display (as we are tempted to do).

If you do decide to wear the PUMA Africa Unity kit, its fit is magnificent. It is in line with current tight-fitting shirt styles for men and is great for showing off a physique earned from countless hours of soccer training. However, regardless of what you do with it, the PUMA Africa Unity kit is a first of its kind and a definite collectors item.

PUMA 2010 Africa Unity Walk-Out Jacket
The PUMA 2010 Africa Unity Walk-Out jacket is a top class and as eye-catching as its companion jersey. Whether you’re a soccer player, runner, gym rat or sportswear junkie, its is definitely something to be seen in once the temperature cools down. Kudos to the PUMA designers who conjured up this jacket that looks unlike any other on the market.

In terms of performance, the PUMA 2010 Africa Unity Walk-Out jacket will keep you warm whether you’re warming up for soccer or running for fitness this fall and early winter. At the same time, it is lightweight enough to not slow you down. The inside mesh lining will provide ample ventilation and sweat absorption. Of course, as with any activity jacket, we recommend a base layer underneath that pulls moisture.

If you’re in the New York Area, remember to stop by PUMA City for your in-person look at the PUMA Africa Unity kit and Walk-Out jacket as well as World Cup match viewing, pick-up soccer and much more.

Thanks to Heather B. for making this review possible!

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