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I'M SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!!!!!!! In honor of Black History Month PUMA is re-releasing one of it staples with a retro yet modern feel. The PUMA Suede is about to kick off a year of full-blown festivities in celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2018. First up, the Big Cat will be dropping a special ‘B-Boy’ pack, which features two premium colorways. Both the black and red iterations come with special dubraés, exotic textured Formstripes and old-school fat laces. All subtle look backs to its Hip-Hop roots. I’m sure PUMA have some special releases in store for the coming months, and so far they’re doing it right. When launched in 1968, the PUMA Suede trainer was well ahead of the game. Its thick, rubber sole and rounded silhouette crafted in tough suede stepped away from the typical status quo of canvas and leather-based shoes.
It didn't take long until the PUMA Suede was the choice of trend-setters on the street and in the sporting arena. The year of its birth, the Suede bore witness to one of the most recognizable moments in Olympic history: 200m gold and bronze medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos were on the podium after receiving their medals when the American national anthem had played, and they made their now infamous human rights salute (often referred to now as “The 1968 Olympics Black Power salute”). The Suedes were alongside the two shoeless men, carving its own special place in this historic moment. The Suede has continued its development to become one of the most-loved shoes in history. There are many '80s styles which are best left in the past... trust us, we embraced most of them. However, the Suede is an 1980's look which still hits the right notes today. The decade saw breakdancing and hip-hop enter the mainstream and PUMA Suedes came along for the ride. From famous B-Boys like the members of the infamous Rock Steady Crew to famous graffiti artist like SEEN and COPE were often spotted in these iconic kicks. This connection to B-Boy culture still remains to this day… From punk rockers to street artists, it seems that Suedes have struck a chord in individuals the world over.
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