Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory Black Colorway
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PUMA is a German sportswear brand, best known for its athletic apparel and various sportswear goods; founded by Rudolf Dassler in 1924. Recently, PUMA has made significant effort in expanding its influence in the fashion and lifestyle realm, through collaborations with KITH, Solange Knowles, Alexander McQueen, Va$htie, Brooklyn We Go Hard, ALIFE and ICNY. As well as, appointing Rihanna as the new creative director for the women’s department.
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In an unexpected move between Puma and Sneaker Freaker, a part two to their Blaze of Glory collaboration was revealed in Sneaker Freaker’s Issue 12. Here’s an in-depth look at the follow-up black colorways. The Blaze of Glory features neoprene booties, Trinomic cushioning units and soles, common traits with the all too familiar Disc Blaze. Look for these to hit hanon shop in the upcoming weeks.
With the introduction of the Puma Sky Low II, the low-top takes various cues from Puma’s basketball original the Sky II which was the recent cause for inspiration on Bodega’s Spy vs. Spy sneaker. With profile similar to its high-top big brother, much of the leather paneling is the same. The Sky Low II also manages to keep in touch with the original with the single velcro strap. The styles seen here include a patent leather toebox and white Formstripe. Available now at Shoe Planet and other Puma retailers.
Emerging from the Clyde’s shadow in recent memory is the similarly shaped Basket from Puma. Three new styles are seen here are all based on a Puma rendition of camo on an all-over print style. The models each exhibit varying degrees from flashiness from light green to khaki and gray. Available now at select Puma retailers and Mita.
Another batch of Puma Baskets have released that pay homage to championship teams of the NBA, this time focusing on the 1990s. Previous releases included the 1970s Championship Pack which featured the Seattle Supersonics and Boston Celtics. This round of Baskets include the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers. Each sneaker features a skyline of the city and replaces the “BASKET” logo with the respective city’s name. Available now at Mita.
On the heels of the recent announcement regarding the Rob L x Puma Clyde comes the unveiling of two t-shirts that will release alongside the custom turned production sneakers. One t-shirt features the “Archipelago” in all-over print style with a second t-shirt featuring a framed print in blue. The release date for the Rob L x Puma “Archipelago” Pack is slated for June 21st in which the shoes and t-shirt will be sold separately.
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Last week saw the initial unveiling of the Atmox x Puma Endangered Species pack which featured footwear based on a variety of endangered animals. While part one included animals based largely on the North and South Poles, a follow-up reveals other animal based styles such as the Ibis (bird) Clyde and the Panda Mid. Each sneaker includes a detailed photographic shot on the insole, captured by award winning Japanese photographer Mitsuaki Iwago. Set to release July 28th at Atmos locations.
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Taking a theme literally and running with it is probably the best way to describe Atmos’ latest sneaker collaboration with Puma. Three endangered species from the snowy wastelands of the Arctic and Antarctic are portrayed through the eyes of Puma’s vintage model, the Clyde as well as a lesser seen model, Mid. The pack of animal-based sneakers grabs its inspiration largely from wildlife photographer Mitsuaki Iwago (of National Geographic) and photos accumulated over the years. The pack, aside from pushing the envelope for sneaker themes was created to bring awareness to the dire wildlife preservation situation. The three animals chosen as inspirations include the Harp Seal Clyde, Polar Bear Clyde and Macaroni Penguin Mid (frills seen around the ankle). Exclusive to Atmos, these will release on June 28th with price tags ranging from $125 USD to $150 USD.
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Here we show you a new release for Blaze of Glory from Puma. The shoes come in two color combinations, black base with white graphics and white base with pink accents. The graphics feature an array of arrows and a paint splattered bottom sole. It uses a vinyl material for the stripes on the sides with a more untraditional Puma logo on the tongue. Puma keeps on strengthening their lineup with nice modifications.
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Back in 2007, sneaker customizer Rob L officially teamed up with Puma to create the “Archipelago” Clydes, a tribute to the Greek word for range of islands. For 20 years, Rob L has become an incessant fan of the Clyde and Suede profile, beginning with the book “Spraycan Art”. The original custom sneakers featured a special technique involving Pantone markers to create the patchy upper, mimicking small concentrations of islands. The popularity of this sneaker has spawned a full production version. Capturing the essence of the original, the Clyde is very much similar to its custom sneaker originator (perhaps the status can be upgraded to sample now). The sneaker will be available in two colors, with a nubuck upper and special padded tongue to ensure the laces are spread wider apart and achieve that “jellyroll” look. A worldwide release date is set for June 21st. Available at Solebox.
In what could only be likened to an unofficial Build-A-Bear collaboration, Puma’s First Round has undergone a serious transformation taking various elements from Teddy Bears as its inspiration. On top of the ample amounts of fake fur, the upper also features sewn on buttons and exposed stitching.
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It seems like Han Cholo, makers of fine jewelry from Los Angeles, will be working with Puma to release their own version of the Puma First Round. This Han Cholo x Puma First Round will feature Han Cholo printed on both the upper back portion of the shoe as well as the bottom of the sole. Unfortunately at this time, no further information has been released.
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As winners of the NBA’s first draft lottery, the New York Knicks selected seven footer Patrick Ewing to cornerstone their team. Despite not paying dividends in the form of titles, the big man became an unforgettable member of New York’s die hard basketball community for the next 15 years. For 2008, New York will once again look to the basketball gods in hopes of securing something good on Tuesday, May 20th. In a similar spirit to an event that started last year, one day before the official draft, Classic Kicks will host their own lottery drawing on May 19th with the release of a No Mas x Puma First Round modeled in classic New York colors. Participants will be given the opportunity to score a life size portrait of New York’s former captain, Patrick Ewing. RSVP’s are required at lottery@nomas-nyc.com
Classic Kicks – May 19th
5:00 PM
298 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10012
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