Awhile back, we featured a reflective Puma RS100. That particular pair shares a common Emergency Pack theme with two recently released models. Unlike their reflective counterpart, these two pairs are hard to miss in any lighting conditions with fluorescent colors dominating the uppers. Available now at Overkill.
Here is the new Puma Suede Mid II which is an adaptation from the Puma Suede which has its roots in early hip-hop and break dancing. This season, Puma has offered two colorways for the Puma Suede Mid II including a vibrant green with a chocolate brown form stripe and a navy with a straw colored form stripe. These are available now at Puma retailers for $75 USD.
Combining their sports heritage with new contemporary fashion looks, Puma has unveiled their 2008 Spring/Summer collection. Incorporating different elements into their designs, the collection ranges from motor-sports to the urban inspired.
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Rudolf Dassler is the original German founder of the sportswear company Puma (His brother Adolf Dassler founded Adidas). At first, Rudolf Dassler called the company “Ruda” but later changed it to Puma. Here is the new Rudolf Dassler Collection which combines modern aesthetics with nostalgic elements. The new models include the Puma Verlauf, Puma Strassentanz Mid and Puma Kletterer. Available now at Overkill Berlin.
In what seems to be an increasing trend, sneaker companies are beginning to offer up winter-appropriate versions of some of their classic models. We’ve seen various Gore-Tex and WP (waterproof) releases from Nike while Puma has stepped up with the Argentina Winterized. The 1978 classic includes winter friendly technical features such as water/dirt/grease repellent leather and a Thinsulate liner to trap heat. Available now through hanon shop.
Spy vs. Spy is a wordless black and white comic strip created by Cuban Antonio Prohias. The comic has been published in Mad magazine since 1961 and is inspired by the Cold War of that era. Bodega and Puma has taken this and created a sneaker based of the Sky II but renamed it to the Spy II. Detail wise you won’t find much better than this shoe as it includes things like the Morse code, bullet holes and dynamtic swing tags. If you want to check out an interview with Bodega, head over to Sneaker Freaker.
Puma has given the Puma RS100 an extensive reflective 3M treatment. The gray and black upper features a reflective materials along parts of the side and toebox with a mesh toebox. The heel tab features a high voltage logo. Check your local Puma dealer for availability.
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As 2007 led to the successful killing of lumberjack/plaid/buffalo check/tartan materials, it’s with good riddance that these latest Puma Suede’s kept the use of the aforementioned materials out of sight and only on the inner lining without spoiling two clean colorways. Black/red and red/black are available on this Puma Suede. Available now at Mita.
One of the more uncommon Puma running offerings, the XR Runner will release early next year in January. This particular XR Runner model under the pretense of a Jurassictheme features a texturized reptile-esque upper in either blue or red.
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Over a night of cheap Zinfandel wine, cheesy 80s Disco and coupled with the booming retro theme in New York, designers at Puma combined all that is 20 years ago to produce this version of the Disc Blaze. Abstract geometric patterns and loud colorways are thrown in to complete the package. No word yet on availability.
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The Puma Fridge campaign is a move by Puma Latin Americas to offer an interactive project which allows creative individuals to submit their own personal designs as part of a FridgeToy. The fridges seen here are part of Series 1. Series 2 winners will be awarded prizes as well as the ability to have their toys downloaded and created.
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For Holiday season, Puma has produced four different styles of bikes each with their own surrounding collection of clothing and accessories. Among the styles are pink/green BMX, white/blue Beach Cruiser, black/brown Touring bike and a green Road Bike. Only one style of each bike will be available in the US. The pack also features the return of the Puma Sprint sneaker, which includes a matching Sprint jacket. Other items include courier bags, belts and wallets. Available at Puma Black Stores in Tokyo and New York.
PUMA Black Store
421 West 14th St.
New York, New York 10014
212-206-0109
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