Herzogenaurach, Germany, December 23rd, 2021
INTRODUCING THE NEXT GENERATION: PUMA SIGNS ROMEO BECKHAM AS LATEST PUMA FUTURE Z ATHLETE

PUMA has signed a long-term partnership with Romeo Beckham. Romeo is currently preparing for his second season in professional football after signing with Fort Lauderdale CF, a USL League One side and reserve affiliate of Inter Miami CF, earlier this year.

Romeo represents both football performance and creative culture. His passion and commitment to the game is complemented by his energy and style off the pitch and the combination is something that PUMA are excited to be part of.

 

Romeo, 19, will be wearing the PUMA FUTURE Z 1.2 football boots: "The FUTURE Z boots match my game perfectly. They're light so that I can use my pace and agility, but they also grip the ball amazingly so I can dribble and pass effectively. I love the colours of the Under the Lights pack, which combine my passions of fashion and football."

 

Inspired by several role models in the game, Romeo reflected:

“Neymar is amazing and I love to watch him play, he messaged me when he saw me wearing Puma… this made my day. Thierry Henry has always been one of my favourite players, some of the goals he scored were unbelievable. If there were two players I’d love to have the ability of, it would be Thierry and of course my Dad!”

 

Ben Hughes, General Manager of PUMA UKI, said: "We are delighted to welcome Romeo into the PUMA family. We're excited for Romeo as he prepares for a new season as an elite athlete and look forward to supporting his journey. Romeo adds a new voice to the way we shape football culture and build connections with our customers supporting our brand message of Faster Football and the ideal of driving change in the game."

 

 

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Herzogenaurach, Germany ,14 December 2021
PUMA pays homage to Max Verstappen’s first Formula One Drivers´ Championship Title with a golden race boot

Global sports company PUMA celebrates Max Verstappen’s first Formula One Drivers´ Championship title with a special golden edition of his race boot. The Red Bull Racing Honda Team driver is wearing the race boot during testing in Abu Dhabi.

“What a thrilling season final between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. It was a great honor to see both PUMA athletes fighting for the Championship. Congratulations to Max and the entire team for winning the Formula One Driver’s Championship title. Though we would also highlight Lewis’s performance through the entire season. 2021 was an amazing year for the sport,” says Thomas Josnik, Director Business Unit PUMA Motorsport.

PUMA pays homage to the first Formula One Drivers’ Championship Title of Max Verstappen with a special edition of his race boot. This Speedcat Pro model stands out in pale gold. The Red Bull Racing Honda driver received the shoe on Tuesday, 14th December, during testing in Abu Dhabi: “It was an intense fight until the very last lap of the race. It feels amazing to now be the Formula One Driver’s Champion, it has been a huge team effort. Thanks so much to PUMA for supporting and supplying me with the best race gear since the very first day I joined Red Bull Racing Honda in 2016.”

 

 

PUMA is the official supplier of Red Bull Racing Honda Team since 2010. After four consecutive titles of Sebastian Vettel between 2010 and 2013, Max Verstappen now brings home the fifth Drivers’ title in PUMA race gear since the collaboration started. The PUMA family congratulates Max and the entire Red Bull Racing Honda Team for this outstanding success.

 

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 09 December 2021
Bottas Unleashed: VB77 Drifting In The UAE

PUMA´s sponsored Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team driver Valtteri Bottas jumped in an 800bhp drift car at a private drift track outside of Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, 7th December. With only one more race remaining of the 2021 Formula 1 season, the 10-time Grand Prix winner took time out of his hectic schedule to meet up with the infamous UAE-based drift team Lunatics By Nature (LBN) to go for some laps.

Linking up with LBN Team member Dany Neville, Valtteri spent an afternoon on the track. “The sound of the V8 is incredible, and you can smell the melting rubber from the tires. It’s really really cool,” explained Valtteri.

“I’ve taken part in a lot of rallies - I suppose I have done some drifting in a way - because the techniques of car control are very similar; but I haven’t done anything like this before with a proper drift car and on an asphalt drift track.”

Bottas continues: “I’ve been driving cars since I was six years old, so that for sure helps - but for sure the things that helped me the most is my experience from rallying. In rallying you are always sliding the car and controlling the throttle, the weight transfer, the balance, and everything very differently to how you would drive an F1 car.”

 

 

It’s no secret that the 32-year-old Finn can drive anything which has got wheels. Valtteri´s driving talents have won him an army of loyal fans across the globe in both Formula 1 and Rally.

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Herzogenaurach, Germany; December 11th, 2021
CIAO, WELCOME TO MILAN. NEW PUMA AND AC MILAN STREETWEAR CAPSULE

Global sports brand PUMA and football club AC Milan will release their first streetwear collaboration together, where Milanese heritage and proud footballing tradition were combined for a limited drop of footwear and apparel.

The capsule, designed as much for the terraces as it is for the street, marks a new chapter in the long-standing partnership between PUMA and AC Milan. The campaign features long-time PUMA ambassador, World-Cup winner, and current AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud whose strong professionalism, sense of fashion, and natural panache suit the collection to a tee.

The new streetwear capsule collection has been inspired by the next generation of AC Milan fans and it mixes the tradition and style of an iconic football club and a city worthy of its “fashion capital” status with modern design, underlining the Club's innovative spirit and vision, which has future generations at its heart.

Traditional training garments such as nylon waterproof coach jackets and track pants are overhauled and rendered as timeless items for the street by interlaying jersey linings, scarf-like patches, and unique AC Milan-inspired color palettes. Accompanying them are premium-knit french terry hoodies, cotton tees, and two custom PUMA Suede Classic XXI trainers.


 

The PUMA x A.C. Milan capsule will be released on PUMA.com and key stores in Italy starting December 11th.

 

 

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Herzogenaurach, Germany , 10 December 2021
PUMA designs special edition race boot for Lewis Hamilton as part of the “Only See Great” brand campaign

Global sports company PUMA launches Lewis Hamilton´s special edition Speedcat Pro Spectra race boot exclusively on E-Commerce. The footwear is part of the company´s Only See Great brand campaign featuring the emblematic colors. PUMA´s “Only See Great” brand campaign is spreading messages of hope, optimism and self-belief, following what many consider to be one of the most challenging years in quite some time.

PUMA is the official Team Supplier of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team since 2012. The global sports company is assisting the seven-time consecutive Constructors´ and Drivers´ World Champions with the highest performance and safety standards of race gear. PUMA is offering the special edition Speedcat Pro Spectra race boots of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team driver Lewis Hamilton.

Full throttle performance is guaranteed with the upper and inner lining of the PUMA Speedcat Pro made of lightweight fabrics that don’t compromise comfort and ensure protection against fire. Further weight reduction comes in the form of heel support made of real carbon fibre counter. The low-profile rubber outsole and the EVA wedge provides absolute control of the pedals with the right amount of comfort while keeping the shoe light and nimble.

 

Safety always receives the major focus of PUMA during the development process. The Speedcat Pro was consequently built in compliance with the latest FIA Homologation Regulations for Safety Equipment (FIA Standard 8856-2018) for the best protection in racing.

The emblematic and exclusive spectral color of the shoe is generating out of PUMA´s brand campaign “Only See Great”.

The Speedcat Pro will only be available in limited numbers on puma.com

Herzogenaurach, Germany, December 8th, 2021
‘FLUTUR’: THE NEW CAPSULE BY PUMA AND DUA LIPA IS COMING SOON

PUMA and global pop superstar, Dua Lipa continue to thrill fans, announcing their first product collaboration – a limited-release capsule called “Flutur”. Dropping on Saturday, December 18th, this 90’s inspired, four-piece capsule of both apparel and footwear is a tease of what’s to come in 2022, when a full collection is released.

The collaboration features a new logo that is symbolic of the partnership, bringing together Dua’s name and the PUMA formstrip which transforms into an iridescent butterfly.

 

“For me butterflies are more than just beautiful creatures, they represent so much, like transformation, hope, and metamorphisis, over this past year the butterfly has become especially symbolic and meaningful to me” said Lipa. “The name of the capsule, ‘Flutur’, is the Albanian word for butterfly. I chose it to pay homage to my heritage while also celebrating this new beginning with PUMA.”

 

The iridescent logo is the centerpiece of the capsule, predominantly featured on the easy-to-wear silhouettes including black and white baby tees, as well as a black oversized hoodie. The highlight of the PUMA x Dua Lipa “Flutur” capsule is the Mayze, one of her favorite shoes from the brand. The triple-black leather Mayze Flutur has a stacked midsole, zig-zag stitching on the formstip, Dua Lipa’s signature logo on both the tongue and the insole, in addition to two lace options.

“It was important for Dua to release staple pieces that would complement any wardrobe. She knew what she wanted and brought those ideas to the table," says Maria Jose Valdes, General Manager of PUMA’s Sportstyle Business Unit. "This capsule is just a tease to what’s to come next year, we’ve been working around the clock with Dua to bring to life all of her ideas. It has been a pleasure to work with her, she truly is a style icon.”

 

The campaign was captured by German photographer Daniel Sannwald, who in the past has worked with some of the most important and influencial musicians, including Lipa. His creative genius transports us to this psychedelic fairy tale where we see Dua’s metamorphosis from the chrysalis emerging into a butterfly, from darkness to technicolor. She was shot against a black and white backdrop, with colorful lighting and visual effects that helped create this magical transformation, a true reflection of the product design and inspiration.

The PUMA x Dua Lipa ‘Flutur’ capsule will be released globally next Saturday, December 18th on PUMA.com. Be on the look out for details about Dua Lipa’s upcoming collection dropping in 2022.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, November 13th, 2021
BRAVE THE ELEMENTS: NEW COLLECTION FROM PUMA AND HELLY HANSEN

Global sports brand PUMA and leading technical outdoor brand Helly Hansen have partnered together to create a new winter performance collection featuring lifestyle and running apparel and footwear.

Founded in Norway more than 140 years ago with the creation of waterproof gear for sailors, HELLY HANSEN is a global leader in sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. This season’s PUMA x HELLY HANSEN collaboration was born at the intersection of technical running and adaptive function, taking a winterized approach to product creation. Pushing the limits of conventional design, pieces sport a neutral color palette and performance-inspired detailing.Using winterized materials, the performance running products include a range of jackets, tights, and footwear ready for the cold weather months. Key pieces include:

VOYAGE NITRO HELLY HANSEN

PUMA’s not just for the streets. Meet the VOYAGE NITRO Helly Hansen, a trail running shoe made with advanced NITRO FOAM and durable PUMAGRIP ATR rubber. This pair gives you superior responsiveness, cushioning, and traction that won’t shy away from rough terrain or a bad forecast. This shoe is made with OPTIFIT technology that wraps the foot for a secure fit on uneven terrain, and an innovative upper material that is breathable yet insulated. Feel free to venture off—Voyage will shrug off dirt and debris and drain any water you collect along the way.

VELOCITY NITRO HELLY HANSEN 

Velocity NITRO Helly Hansen is at the cutting-edge of winter running. Made to run any distance, anywhere, this shoe was made with NITRO foam for superior responsiveness and ultimate cushioning. With an innovative material that is breathable yet insulated, plus strategically placed PUMAGRIP ATR for multi-surface traction, this shoe is designed to take you anywhere. Reflective detailing provides additional visibility for running when the days shorten.

  • NITRO: LIGHT & RESPONSIVE: Advanced foam technology providing superior responsiveness and cushioning in a lightweight package.
  • PUMAGRIP ATR:  HIGH TRACTION RUBBER: Durable rubber compound that provides multi-surface traction
  • REFLECTIVITY: Strategically placed, reflective hits for running in low light conditions.
PUMA X HELLY HANSEN ¼ ZIP RUN
  • TOP DRY: Highly functional dryCELL materials draw moisture away from the skin to keep you dry and comfortable.
  • COMFORT: Flatlock stitching decreases friction and increases comfort during exercise.
  • REFLECTIVITY: strategically placed, reflective hits for running in low light conditions.
  • WARMTH: Thumb holes and optional mittens for cold running comfort.
PUMA X HELLY HANSEN RUN BRA
  • DRY: Highly functional dryCELL materials draw moisture away from the skin to keep you dry and comfortable.
  • SUPPORT: High-impact support offers an easy, lightweight feel.#
  • COMFORT: Flatlock stitching decreases friction and increases comfort during exercise.
PUMA X HELLY HANSEN RUN TIGHT
  • DRY: Highly functional dryCELL materials draw moisture away from the skin to keep you dry and comfortable.
  • COMFORT: Flatlock stitching decreases friction and increases comfort during exercise.
  • REFLECTIVITY: strategically placed, reflective hits for running in low light conditions. MOVEMENT: Waistband-zip pocket offers a secure storage solution on the move.
PUMA X HELLY HANSEN RUN JACKET
  • DRY: Technical material constructions are engineered to help protect against rainy conditions and keep you dry.
  • MOVEMENT: Hidden waistband-zip pocket offers a secure storage solution on the move.
  • PROTECTION: Water repellant fabric for protection against the elements.
  • FUNCTIONALITY: Thumb holes and watch window for convenience and easy access.
PUMA X HELLY HANSEN RUN LS
  • DRY: Highly functional dryCELL materials draw moisture away from the skin to keep you dry and comfortable.
  • COMFORT: Flatlock stitching decreases friction and increases comfort during exercise.
  • REFLECTIVITY: strategically placed, reflective hits for running in low light conditions. WARM: Thumb holes, optional mittens, and wool blend fabric for cold running comfort.
     
PUMA X HELLY HANSEN WOVEN SHORT
  • DRY: Highly functional dryCELL materials draw moisture away from the skin to keep you dry and comfortable.
  • COMFORT: Flatlock stitching decreases friction and increases comfort during exercise.
  • REFLECTIVITY: Strategically placed, reflective hits for running in low light conditions.
  • MOVEMENT: Back zip pocket offers a secure storage solution on the move. FIT: Adjustable waistband provides a personalized, secure fit through your run.
PUMA X HELLY HANSEN RVRSBL RUN VEST
  • WARM: windCELL fabric technology keeps you warm in windy conditions.
  • REFLECTIVITY: strategically placed, reflective hits for running in low light conditions.
  • MOVEMENT: Front-zip pocket offers secure storage solution on the move.

Prepare yourself to brave winter running with the PUMA x HELLY HANSEN collection when it drops on November 13th on PUMA.com, PUMA Stores, HELLYHANSEN.COM, HELLY HANSEN stores and selected retailers.

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Herzogenaurach, Germany; December 3rd, 2021
HITS FROM THE ARCHIVE: PUMA RELEASES THE NEVERWORN CAPSULE
Global sports brand PUMA is releasing The NeverWorn capsule, taking old-school favorites and bringing them back for the collectors of today and tomorrow.

The PUMA Archive is a sportswear and sneaker fan’s dream. This never-ending source of design inspiration serves as a creative treasure trove for new ideas and the basis of The NeverWorn capsule. Never worn and preserved for decades, deadstock products gain an authentic and visually satisfying look over time, an effect which has been replicated across The NeverWorn sneaker offering. Designs come in a modern fabric mix combined with vintage-looking looking materials, retro detailing, and graphics.

 

“The Archive is our passion and symbolizes for me the most important thing: to learn from the old to create something new – without heritage there is no future,” says PUMA Chief Archivist Helmut Fischer. “You show the people what we already had, and as time goes on, we create something new out of it. The Archive is PUMA’s soul out of which those new products are being created.”

Two iconic silhouettes from the PUMA Archive are making a comeback just in time for this new line - the Blaze of Glory and Slipstream Lo. These classic footwear styles are infused with fresh design inspiration, yet keep an old school feel with details like a faded sole and hang tags that give reference to an archive, looking as if the product had been cataloged and on the shelves for years. A range of additional footwear like the classic Suede and more niche styles like Space Lab will accompany in similar designs. For the apparel, key players from PUMA’s sporting history, like the T7 tracksuit, take center stage alongside staples like the coach jacket and hoodie, reconstructed with archival graphics and trims.

The NeverWorn capsule will come out in two releases – the first in December and the second in mid-February 2022. The first release drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on December 4th.

HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY, NOVEMBER 30., 2021
SLIPSTREAM LO BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
The first model of the SLIPSTREAM was a basketball shoe born in 1987 as a successor to the SKY LX. It became an iconic sneaker silhouette, favored by basketball players on the courts for its performance, stability and cushioning. Off-court, it made its way to the streets, finding a following among sneaker connoisseurs and the subculture generation of hip-hop dance crews for its unique design.

Given its growing popularity, in 1988 (just one year after the basketball launch), lifestyle models such as THE BEAST and SLIPSTREAM SNAKE were also released. These lifestyle models gained notoriety in Japan, eventually leading to Made in Japan versions in the early 2000s. PUMA pioneered the lifestyle space with THE BEAST shoe with the use of faux snakeskin, leather, and faux fur in the unique and eye-catching design.

In 2021, the shoe has been re-issued for today’s consumer, staying true to its 1980s basketball heritage. The Beauty and the Beast pack is a reference to the Japanese iterations of THE BEAST in the past. The modern designs take a new play on the beast name and pay homage to the storybook tale – the inspiration is clear throughout, playing with key elements that allude back to the menacing beast and the charming beauty.

The Slipstream Lo Beast comes in burgundy with details such as a claw-pattern formstrip and a gold trinket. The Slipstream Lo Beauty comes in white leather with a rose trinket and petal embroidery on the quarter.

Herzogenaurach, Germany – November 19, 2021
PUMA HONORS EDERSON & JORDAN PICKFORD WITH SPECIAL GOLDEN GLOVE EDITIONS OF THE FUTURE Z 2 AND ULTRA GRIP 1 HYBRID PRO
As the season kicks into high gear PUMA has celebrated Ederson and Jordan Pickford’s pursuit of glory for the Premier League™ Golden Glove by creating special gold editions of the FUTURE Z 2 and the ULTRA Grip 1 Hybrid Pro.

Ederson’s custom gold FUTURE Z 2 gloves have been engineered for extreme comfort and optimal fit. The gloves feature a Latex Upper for optimal stability and enhanced punching with a duo super-soft 4mm Latex Palm for exception grip in all weather conditions. The FUTURE Z 2 has a specially modified Thumb Wrap for increased catching surface area and a Knitted Backhand for seamless construction and optimal fit.

Jordan Pickford’s Golden Glove edition of the ULTRA Grip 1 Hybrid Pro features 4mm Ultimate Grip Latex with an additional layer of cushioning on the palm for superior grip and provides optimal surface area for catching in all weather conditions. The gloves integrate a Latex Backhand for optimal stability and support when punching the ball and utilize a Latex Wrist Strap for wrist lockdown with a lightweight textile material for lightweight comfort.

The Golden Glove editions of the FUTURE Z 2 and ULTRA Grip 1 Hybrid Pro are available from November 19th at PUMA.com and select retailers worldwide.


Herzogenaurach, germany, november 18, 2021
PUMA LAUNCHES THE PUMA KING TOP DASSLER LEGACY IN HONOR OF ITS FOUNDER RUDOLPH DASSLER
Sports company PUMA has today unveiled a special-edition of the iconic PUMA KING with the stunning KING Top Dassler Legacy football boot. This season PUMA has reached for the archives and brought back the legendary version of the KING to honor PUMA founder Rudolph Dassler.

In 1948, Rudolph Dassler set out to create the fastest sports brand in the world. 20 years later, Rudolph applied this vision to a football boot and kicked off a dynasty, a never-ending pursuit of on-pitch excellence and elegance.

In tribute to Rudolph’s days working as a laundry boy, a job that set him on the path toward founding the big cat, PUMA reissue the classic KING with laundry-inspired care labels, premium materials and gold metal charms.

The KING Top Dassler Legacy brings back the iconic KING fold over tongue and custom premium leather with the classic double stitching and silicone backing. The boot features a conical stud configuration with translucent tips and a lightweight outsole for superior traction. The slick white KING integrates gold accents and the original Dassler branding – celebrating a legacy of innovation and broken records. The Legend is Back.

 

Be legendary with the PUMA KING Top Dassler Legacy in White, Egg Nogg, Navy and PUMA Team Gold available from November 18th at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers worldwide.

Herzogenaurach, Germany; November 10th, 2021
PUMA AND MAISON KITSUNÉ CELEBRATE EVERYDAY ELEGANCE IN SPORT
Sports company PUMA and independent Paris fashion house Maison Kitsuné are partnering together for a second collection where sport meets urban-chic, merging the brand’s Paris-meets-Tokyo aesthetic with PUMA’s classic styles and sport heritage.

The PUMA x MAISON KITSUNÉ collection stays true to its clean, aesthetic style and extends its Japanese-French heritage from the first season onto its second. Designs take inspiration from Japanese streetwear and are elevated with touches of French elegance. This simple yet elevated streetwear collection includes apparel, footwear, and accessories.

 

This chic collection includes subtle, embroidered details and a color palette of lighter tones. Maison Kitsuné’s signature Fox logos can be seen throughout the collection. The footwear includes the Suede Crepe, a classic style in a tan upper with a light blue formstrip and a crepe sole, and the Mirage Sport, with unique lines, overlays, and constructions in a bright material mix. In addition to a line of elevated sweats, the collection includes a reverse bomber, waterproof poncho, trench coat, and cargo pants.

With a passion for all things beautiful, independent Paris fashion house Maison Kitsuné cultivates Art de Vivre – or “The Art of Living” – in all that they do. Striking a delicate balance between traditional Eastern and contemporary Western influences, they elevate basic staples with streetwise sophistication and a Parisian je-ne-sais-quoi.

The latest from PUMA x MAISON KITSUNÉ drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers. The collection is also available on maisonkitsune.com and select Maison Kitsuné stores across the world.

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