17th June 2025 – New Balance has revealed the next generation of its signature control football boot, the Tekela v5. The first edition Tekela v5 will be available to buy starting 24 June 2025 at www.newbalance.com/soccer.
The Tekela v5 is crafted for control, providing a dynamic, precise sense of touch for players who dictate the game with their vision and technique. A lightweight microfiber upper features strategically placed debossed channels and printed grip for an intuitive boot-to-ball feel. The one-piece Hypoknit stretch-fit booty collar contours around the ankle for a natural-feeling, while central lacing offers easy entry and a personalised fit. The Tekela v5 will be debuted by New Balance athletes Endrick, Jordan Huitema, Harvey Elliott and Tim Weah showcasing its capabilities on the pitch in upcoming matches.
The first edition Tekela v5 arrives with a sleek, modern aesthetic, highlighting its advanced control features. A lightweight nylon outsole featuring a coned and angled stud configuration built for 360-degree traction, supporting dynamic play and multi-directional movement.
TEKELA V5
- Dynamic TouchTech upper made from lightweight microfiber fabric for an intuitive boot-to-ball connection.
- Hypoknit stretch-fit booty collar with one-piece construction is designed around the contours of the ankle for a comfortable fit.
- Debossed channels and printed grip details on the upper provide superior boot-to-ball feel.
- Stud configuration utilises conical and angled rim studs for multi-directional traction.
Following the launch of the first edition, additional colourways of the Tekela v5 will be introduced. The first edition Tekela v5 will be sold starting 24 July for the suggested retail price of $215 and will be available to buy from selected retailers and online at www.newbalance.com/soccer.
About New Balance Football
New Balance Football takes an original approach to designing and developing product, focusing on the unique needs of the player and the game. This is reflected in the quality of the sponsorships it has secured, including an enviable lineup of some of the world’s great football clubs including FC Porto, LOSC Lille and Atalanta BC, as well as a roster of topflight players who excel at the highest level of the game. For more information about New Balance Football, visit www.newbalance.com/football. New Balance Football can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
About New Balance
New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA, has the following purpose: Independent since 1906, we empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. New Balance employs 10,000 associates around the globe, and in 2024 reported worldwide sales of $7.8 billion. New Balance owns five athletic footwear factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more and makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s U.S. sales. To learn more about New Balance, please visit www.newbalance.com; for the latest press information visit http://newbalance.newsmarket.com.
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