Puma Suede Classic #ForTheStreet
The Puma Suede had been released in 1968 by the legendary Tommie Smith in Mexico Olympic Games. Thanks to its clean shape, thick rubber sole and rough suede (a contrast to the canvas or leather upper of most sneakers at the time), was a relatively popular sneaker in its own right.
In 1973, the Suede was endorsed by basketball legend Walt 'Clyde' Frazier. A true icon on and off the court, the Suede became a must-have for anyone that wanted a slice of Frazier’s signature cool and stylish - yet rebellious - style. You will be amazed by the following info. He then became the first
basketball player to ever have a shoe named after him, as the sneaker was renamed "The Clyde" in his honour & -hold your breath-it sold over two million pairs when launched. check the campaign back then to fully picture this guy's unmatched style!
Away from the basketball courts, the Suede has had a long-standing love affair with B-Boy culture and hip-hop. Check out all those retro, cult early 80s
breakdance and rap videos and you’ll see it's literally everywhere!
Puma Suede sneaker keeps its line unaltered for the past 45 years, cause it just does not have to change. It pretty much looks good with everything. Just remember to keep these kicks "clean and fresh", as Clyde used to say.
