Yo! MTV Raps x Puma
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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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Here we’re showing you the latest releases from the Yo! MTV Raps and Puma collaboration. The release features several shoe models including First Round, RS-100, and Match. All the shoes use classic Yo! MTV Raps color with white, black, and neon green. Every model has wild, attention-grabbing patterns but the high-top First Round definitely stands out with a huge YO! black and pink logo on the tongue. Available at Puma retailers this coming weekend.
A follow up release from the Tommie Smith x Puma Suede collection are a two-pack of sneakers based on another Puma classic, the Clyde. The shoes revolve around sprinter Tommie Smith’s achievements including a 200 m time of 19.83 seconds. Both styles reference the location, the 1968 Olympics.
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Puma is proud to re-issue the original Roma sneaker. First introduced in 1968, this drop pays tribute to all Roma fans, terrace historians and the 1968 Azzurri European Championship winners, Italy.
The white/team royal colorway will be the first Roma shoe re-introduced to the market. It will be constructed with a clean leather upper, soft suede formstripe and it also feature the original Puma gold sticker of authenticity from 1968.
The other three colorways will be a tribute to the Italia 68 football team. All shoes will feature the Italia blue football jersey material on the lining which references to Italy’s second World Cup victories.
Arguably one of the most beloved and significant shoes from PUMA’s past, the Clyde has been a part of contemporary sneaker culture since its inception in 1973. This time, Puma gave a material update of the re-issued shoe and added it into their 2008 spring season. Metallic leather is adopted and the word ‘Clyde’ is written in a cursive font in lower case (in place of the usual block lettering), which gives the luxurious impression. Unlike most sneakers in general, this Made In Japan model all but ensures a high quality product.
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In the 12th issue of Sneaker Freaker magazine, a preview of the Sneaker Freaker x Puma “Blaze of Glory” II was shown. The first “Blaze of Glory” came in a grey colorway but this time, the sneaker will come in a nice black colorway. Unfortunately no information has been released on this shoe but keep checking back for more info. You can pick up this magazine now at Solebox.
A new pack of colorful Puma Clydes have dropped. Despite the relatively simple nature of the Clyde, Puma has three highly contrasting colorways on this basketball classic. The uppers feature buttery monotone colored suede with a contrasting color on the sole. The colors include green/violet, orange/blue and blue/red. Available now at Ubiq.
With the last few years bringing multi-colored and often complex themed release in abundance, we’ve seen an apparent return to the roots of many vintage and retro models which have quickly been integrated into the lifestyle market. Puma’s almighty Clyde can be seen in black, baby blue and red full leather uppers.
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The fourth ever Puma Table Tennis Tournament, PT3, took place last month at the powerHouse Arena in Brooklyn. Finally the official recap of the event has been released with pictures and a video showing the teams battle for glory.
You can check out the pictures here and the video here.
PUMA and No Mas have been teaming up in 2008 with releases of the PUMA X No Mas First Round LA and LE (Boston) to further celebrate last year’s exhibition of “The Lottery”. This month, the PUMA First Round is inspired by the city of Seattle.
Highlights of the PUMA x No Mas First Round Seattle include a green and yellow colorway with a white on white leather with embroidered lottery balls, three sets of laces with “No Mas” branding on the lace tips and the outsole.
A very limited number of pairs will drop exclusively at GOODS Seattle on Wednesday, April 30th.
The newest installment to the Vaughn Bode x Puma collection has hit select retailers. Originally conceived on the Clyde, this latest design inspired by legendary cartoonist Vaughn Bode is now transfered to the Puma Basket II. As well unlike its predecessors, these Basket IIs feature much more understated Cheech Wizard star references. Three colorways are available including black, red and white.
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Following up on audaciously colored Disc Blaze comes a more subtle rendition from Puma in the form of the Suede. The two colorways are relatively tame with the inner lining on the gray/orange style referencing the popular Russian video game, Tetris. Available now at Flauge.
The proliferation of vintage treatments to sneakers and its trickle down effect sees the venerable Puma Clyde undergo a faded and weathered look. In all honesty, with suede and its impossible upkeep, this gimmick is all but unnecessary as the first freak rain storm or spilling of beer on your suede Clydes/Suedes will leave the same effect seen here. However, classic colorways seen here definitely shouldn’t be overlooked. Look for a worldwide roll out soon.
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