herzogenaurach, germany, may 21, 2021
(RE)MAKE HISTORY:PUMA AND BORUSSIA DORTMUND REVEAL NEW HOME KIT FOR THE 21/22 SEASON
Global sports company PUMA has today launched the new Borussia Dortmund Home Kit for the 2021/2022 season to be worn by the Men’s, Women’s and youth teams. BVB will debut the new Home kit in the last home game of the season against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

BVB (RE)MAKE HISTORY. Aiming to spark a new era of brilliant play and success, BVB look within to celebrate the club’s proud history, paying tribute to iconic designs from the club’s past and the legends who wore them.

The new jersey features Dortmund’s traditional yellow, with thin black stripes placed on the sleeves adding a classic contrast to the yellow and features the latest in performance innovation.

The new Home jersey combines 100% recycled polyester with advanced PUMA dryCELL thermoregulation technology to ensure uncompromising fit and mobility, keeping the athlete dry and comfortable. The jersey integrates an Ultra-light jacquard structure into the back of the jersey to enhance breathability during intense performance.

Honor the past and look to the future with the new BVB Home kit available from May 21st at PUMA.com, PUMA stores, in the BVB online shop and at specialist retailers worldwide.

Herzogenaurach, Germany; May 20th, 2021
NEYMAR JR’S OFF-PITCH STYLE GETS A WILD NEW LOOK

PUMA surprises with a new style to its popular Rider franchise, the Wild Rider. Neymar Jr’s favorite new shoe off-pitch was inspired by the movement and motion of city life.

 

PUMA ambassador Neymar Jr. is always pushing himself forward, making the Wild Rider the perfect shoe for his first major lifestyle campaign with PUMA. Not only is he known for his accolades on the pitch, but his style off the pitch also draws a lot of interest. As someone who is changing the game, he embodies the theme of the shoe, made to celebrate youth culture and mobility.

“As someone who loves streetwear, I was thrilled when PUMA approached me about being the face of a shoe outside of football,” said Neymar Jr. “You won’t take the Wild Rider off; I’ve been wearing it non-stop. É o meu favorito!”

 

This Wild Rider brings a whole new dimension to the Rider family, with fresh layers of material and futuristic circles at the midsole. Its premium design is inspired by the movement and motion of city life – always going forward, further, faster, and beyond.

 

“We consider the Rider family to be very much a constant evolving conversation; what started the Future Rider, which was very much linked to the Easy Rider II, has progressed into something that can stand on its own without being too obvious to the original inspiration,” says Danny Taylor, Design Lead Sportstyle Footwear. “With each release we are able to push the Rider product language forward, constantly evolving it season by season.”

 

The Wild Rider continues to play with PUMA’s futro design language. Taking archive inspiration from the Rider OG and elements from a 90’s track spike, the design is a ‘collage’ of past and future melted together. The progressive design language of the Wild Rider includes unique design finishes like a formstrip that flows into a heel pull, “Designed by PUMA” emblazoned across the back, and the back of heel also juts out from a futro inspired accent, further playing on the idea of motion that serves as inspiration for the shoe. This drop features a nylon upper with suede overlays and a leather formstrip, along with TPU details on eyelet and heel and the signature Rider foam.


 

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Herzogenaurach, Germany – 18 May, 2021
PUMA emphasizes their support for women racing by extending their partnership with W Series
Global sports company PUMA resumes the collaboration with W Series, the international single-seater motor racing championship for female drivers. PUMA will tailor its racewear with a female-first design in 2021.

Race suits for female racing drivers have traditionally been redesigned versions of those initially made for their male counterparts. But this year – when W Series will stage eight races in partnership with Formula 1 – W Series’ drivers will compete in PUMA racewear tailored specifically for the female body from the very start of the design process. This means that the season-opening race at Circuit Paul Ricard, France, on 26 June will be the first time that a fully female grid will compete in PUMA racewear tailored for women.  

James Clark (Head of Sports Marketing Motorsport & Operations, PUMA) said:

“Motorsport is in PUMA´s DNA, just like our brand´s principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Hence W Series is a perfect fit with the values we share. For us at PUMA, it is irrelevant whether a driver is male or female, the only thing that matters is the passion for motorsport. We are very proud that we have been the official racewear supplier of W Series since 2019 and that this will continue in 2021. We recently launched a new women’s campaign called ‘She Moves Us’ which celebrates females who have moved culture and sports forward and will inspire women around the world. In terms of motorsport, there could not be a better ambassador for this campaign than W Series. The drive for more women in motorsport is proven by the partnership between Formula 1 and W Series this season. I am sure this will help W Series move one step forward and promote the series on a global scale. Besides our passion for motorsport, we want to make sure that the W Series drivers feel safe, competitive, and comfortable in the cockpit. So PUMA has designed tailormade race suits for female drivers to ensure a perfect fit.”


Abbie Eaton (W Series driver and test driver for Amazon Prime’s The Grand Tour) said:

“A racing driver has to feel comfortable in the car, and feeling relaxed in what we are wearing goes a long way to achieving this. PUMA and W Series are aware that this is important for the drivers, and that generic, unisex racewear modified for female racers does not lend itself to optimum performance. These new race suits are tailormade to fit my body shape, allowing me to focus on racing hard.”

Catherine Bond Muir (Chief Executive Officer, W Series) said:

“W Series keeps breaking barriers as we today announce the continuation of our partnership with PUMA, who have once again shown their commitment to our mission by tailoring racewear specifically for our female racing drivers. We are determined to change the face of motorsport and PUMA will play a big part in that this year when we race in partnership with Formula 1.”

PUMA Motorsport supplied high-performance, flame-retardant racewear for the drivers during W Series’ successful inaugural season in 2019 and will continue as Global Racewear Partner in 2021. Their triple-layer Nomex race suits will ensure Formula 1 standards of safety, performance and comfort for W Series’ drivers. PUMA is associated with the highest levels of motorsport. The global sports company is the current partner in Formula One of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Red Bull Racing Honda and Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow teams. PUMA is also the official supplier of BMW Motorsport in IMSA and Formula E, Porsche Motorsport in WEC, GT Sport, Porsche Supercup and Formula E, and Team Penske in NASCAR and IndyCar.

herzogenaurach, germany, may 14, 2021
INSPIRED BY TECH: PUMA LAUNCHES NEW OP-1 PWRFRAME FRANCHISE

Sports company PUMA brings newness this season with OP-1 PWRFrame, an innovative style fusing street and vis-tech, standing out with a progressive design and futuristic feel. With new and exciting drops every month, the PWRFrame franchise will surely captivate every sneakerhead’s eyes.

The OP-1 PWRFrame emphasizes pure functionality through an almost simplistic approach, taking architectural structures as a basis behind the design inspiration, while simultaneously creating a bold look through the overall silhouette. 



“The design emphasizes functionality through a collage of contrasting construction techniques and manufacturing processes,” says Danny Taylor, Lead Sportstyle Designer for PUMA. “The PWRFrame component defines the overall vibrant look and shape of the shoe. It splices through the two-part midsole and loops around the heel, giving the design its unique aesthetic and DNA, while still retaining enough simplicity to communicate its functionality.”



The OP-1 PWRFrame plays with a contemporary and clean design. The upper contrasts more technical processes, like bonding and embroidery, with traditional overlay elements for a streetwear focused design. Neon accents on the PWRFrame component appear throughout all the OP-1 PWRFrame styles to draw attention to this new tech. It features a continuous ring of support from heel to midfoot – providing optimal comfort. Serving as the connecting structure between specific points on the shoe that require stability, the aesthetic of this element represents a more industrial approach. 

The style will debut in May and be followed by a series of additional colorways throughout the summer. Step into the future with OP-1 PWRFrame when it drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on May 15th. 

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, May 11, 2021
‘MOVE LIKE MILAN’

PUMA & AC MILAN UNVEIL NEW HOME KIT CELEBRATING MODERN MILAN LAUNCHED BY AC MILAN WOMEN

Global sports company PUMA has today unveiled the new AC Milan 2021/22 Home kit to be worn by the Women’s, Men’s and youth teams. For the first time in Serie A history, a Women’s team will debut a club’s Home kit on pitch when AC Milan’s Women’s team take on Sassuolo in their penultimate Serie A fixture next weekend. The Men’s team will follow by wearing the new Home kit on May 16 against Cagliari at the San Siro.

The new AC Milan Home kit takes inspiration from the energy, creativity and style of Milan. The new kit celebrates what it means to ‘Move Like Milan’, reflecting the rapid acceleration of the city’s culture as Milan reinvents itself. With respect to tradition and a commitment to innovation, ‘Move Like Milan’ is to move with passion and elegance striving to be more than a just a football club.

The jersey features Milan’s iconic red and black stripes reinterpreted at various widths in a single, symmetrical design, celebrating the creative balance of tradition and modernity giving rise to a new Milan, from the pitch to the streets to the city skyline.

As a horizon of modern skyscrapers emerges in the city, so does a new state of mind. The Milanese are embracing international influences at a striking pace, setting their sights on the future, eager to spark a new era of creativity and innovation for the ever-elegant metropolis.

 

The two captains of AC Milan’s Women’s team and Men’s team, Valentina Giacinti and Alessio Romagnoli shared their comments on the new Home kit designed by PUMA.

Giacinti said, “I’m really excited to be wearing this kit on the pitch for the first time in our next game. I love the design, modern yet traditional, and how it has been influenced by the city of Milan.”

Romagnoli added, “Wearing the red and black colors day in and day out gives me immense pride. The new kit looks really modern, and you can truly see where the inspiration for the stripes comes from – it is a great representation of Milan’s new and expanding skyline.”

“AC Milan as a club is a mirror of the energy and spirit of the city of Milan,” said Casper Stylsvig, Chief Revenue Officer at AC Milan. “We are very proud to be launching our new Home kit today and debuting it on the pitch for the first time with our Women’s team. Once again PUMA’s new jersey captures the true essence of Milan, a unique blend of football, fashion and culture that truly sets this club and this city apart.”

 

Established in 2018, AC Milan’s Women’s team represents a bold new era in the club’s rich history and an important part of the vision and the future of the club with its identity, values and objectives, which has already generated value on and off the pitch just three years since its creation. Through PUMA’s #SheMovesUs platform, PUMA embrace the club’s commitment to support and celebrate Women’s football by debuting the new Home kit on-pitch with the AC Milan Women’s team.

“Together, AC Milan and PUMA celebrate women who move together to achieve and connect – through sport, culture and values,” said Matthias Baeumer, General Manager BU Teamsport. “AC Milan is built on innovation, community, integrity and inclusiveness and we wanted to celebrate the representation of this historic club and the changing identity of the city of Milan in both our kit design and our communication, by elevating AC Milan Women’s team.”

In celebration of the ‘Move Like Milan’ Home kit campaign, PUMA and AC Milan have embraced the creative spirit of the club and the city by partnering with three Milanese design and fashion Universities to deliver a series of workshops and design masterclasses, hosted by leading PUMA creatives to help mentor the next generation of young designers.

The new AC Milan Home jersey combines 100% recycled polyester with advanced PUMA dryCELL thermoregulation technology to ensure uncompromising fit and mobility, keeping the athlete dry and comfortable. The jersey integrates an Ultra-light jacquard structure into the back of the jersey to enhance breathability during intense performance.

The new AC Milan Home kit will be available from May 11 at PUMA.com, PUMA stores, AC Milan official stores, store.milan.com and at select retailers worldwide.



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Herzogenaurach, germany, may 05, 2021
WINNIE HARLOW GOES LUXE WITH PUMA’S TRAINING COLLECTION
Luxe is a forever lifestyle—a mentality that’s stitched into every refined fiber. It comes through in premium, fashion-forward apparel with high tech function and perfect fit. From home, to work, to the gym, this elegant collection elevates the crossover between fitness and fashion. 

“I’m in love with the Forever Luxe collection, it hugs me in the right ways,” says Winnie Harlow. “It doesn’t only offer a great luxurious look, but the performance benefits are just on point.”

The new drop of the Forever Luxe collection includes: 

Forever Luxe Tank
Luxury only. The Forever Luxe Tank goes hard on tech without sacrificing a luxurious hand feel. This soft fabric was made with recycled polyester, mixed powermesh, and dryCELL tech, giving you an eco-friendly performance go-to that keeps you cool and wicks away sweat.

Forever Luxe Bra
The Forever Luxe Bra is made of ellaVATE fabric and dryCELL tech for a sweat-wicking, four-way stretch that feels cool to the touch. You get mid-intensity support through stabilizing shoulder straps, a plush elastic band, and a front-mesh insert for breathability. It’s luxury that serves looks but works harder.

Forever Luxe Tight
The Forever Luxe Tight is made for first class. Premium ellaVATE fabric meets dryCELL tech, giving you sweat-wicking, four-way stretch tights with a luxury hand feel. But it’s not all looks. The Forever Luxe Tight offers flatlock stitching to ease friction as you flex and a waistband pocket to secure your stuff while you make your moves.

Live the luxe life on PUMA.com, PUMA Stores, and select retailers worldwide.

Forever Luxe is part of PUMA’s She Moves Us platform, which highlights some of its top female brand ambassadors to celebrate the women who have moved culture and sports forward and to inspire other women around the world. To learn more, click here.  

herzogenaurach, germany, april 22, 2021
PUMA UNVEILS INNOVATIVE CREATIVE DIRECTION FOR NEW FEDERATION AWAY JERSEYS

Global sports company PUMA has today launched groundbreaking and innovative new football kit designs for its 2021 Federation Away kits to be worn by the men’s, women’s and youth teams. The kits launch as part of PUMA’s ‘Only See Great’ platform, celebrating the unique cultural identity of PUMA’s leading federations: Italy, Austria, Czech Republic and Switzerland.

Looking to the major championships and beyond, teams must only see great: in every game, every action, every opportunity. Great is a vision. Inspired by the ‘Only See Great’ platform, PUMA reaches beyond the status quo to innovate and craft new creative directions for its key Federation Away kits, blurring the lines between football and fashion.


Each jersey symbolizes the national pride and identity of each nation. The kits are not only for the eleven players on the pitch, the 23-man playing squad or the federation, but for the countries and the millions of people they represent. To achieve this contemporary design, PUMA reimagined the positioning of kit marques and symbols, elevating the identity and visualization of the country name and flag colors by weaving them into the fabric. An additional key feature is the federation emblems of the teams has been tonally embossed throughout the jersey creating a unique visual aesthetic.


“Our new federation kits reimagine traditional kit design,” said Heiko Desens, Global Director Creative and Innovation. “Our aim was to create groundbreaking designs that bring newness and energy. Each kit celebrates national pride, inspiring our teams to achieve greatness at this summer’s major championships. We want to continue to push the boundaries, and this is just the beginning of an exciting new direction for PUMA.”


Wear your colors with pride. The PUMA Italy, Czech Republic and Switzerland Away kits are available from April 22nd at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and leading retailers worldwide. The PUMA Austria Away kit is available on pre-sale from April 22nd at ÖFB and PUMA stores before the global release on April 24th.

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ITALY

Made for millions. The new Italy Away kit celebrates all of Italy by featuring the country name and flag colors in a bright, brilliant graphic alongside the centrally aligned FIGC emblem and PUMA Cat. Navy blue accents add an elegant finishing touch to the white Away jersey. 

SWITZERLAND

Suisse is us. Packed with national pride, the new Away kit takes the Switzerland identity to new levels. The country name takes over the central position on a classic white jersey alongside the centrally aligned country flag and PUMA Cat. Red accents and a subtle tonal repeat of a swiss cross complete the design. 

AUSTRIA

Stand for Österreich. The new Austria Away kit celebrates community and togetherness, placing the country name and flag colors at the center of the design. The ÖFB federation emblem forms a tonal repeat graphic throughout, complemented by the centrally aligned PUMA Cat.  

CZECH REPUBLIC

This is the Czech Republic. Charged with pride and meaning, the new Away kit features the country name as the central element of the design, complemented by red and blue accents and a centrally positioned FACR federation emblem. 

Herzogenaurach, germany, april 21, 2021
Dua lipa stuns in puma's new suede mayu
Dua Lipa is seen wearing the all-new Suede Mayu in a fashion-forward ensemble in her newest PUMA campaign, shot by legendary photographer Mario Sorrenti. PUMA’s new silhouette transforms the iconic Suede by playing with exaggerated proportions, a modern lens, and playful colors.

Suede Mayu is a chic take on a classic, with over-the-top proportions and a wrapped platform midsole. It’s cool, comfy, and inherently versatile, making it the perfect everyday shoe. As the face of the new silhouette, Dua plays dress up with the new Suede Mayu, captured by Sorrenti in a stylish dressing room for this campaign.  

“I love a platform that works across so many looks, day to night," says Lipa. “The Suede Mayu is so versatile, it’s the perfect everyday shoe!” 

While keeping the original upper as a cue from the archive design of the Suede, the tooling has been completely re-designed. Its proportions are blown up to achieve a more edgy and contemporary look, pushing forward the original court DNA of the shoe. The style builds on the growing platform trend with a bold tooling and an elevated look, while keeping it lightweight and comfy. It comes in a variety of colors including a bold blue style, as worn by Dua Lipa, a fiery red, and more classic black and white options.  

For a playful take on fashion, get the Suede Mayu when it drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on April 22nd.

Suede Mayu is part of PUMA’s She Moves Us platform, which highlights some of its top female brand ambassadors to celebrate the women who have moved culture and sports forward and to inspire other women around the world. To learn more, click here.

Herzogenaurach, germany, april 19, 2021
PUMA enhances innovation and style with Porsche Design Spring / Summer ´21 collection
Global sports company PUMA blends the worlds of the latest technologies, lifestyle and fitness within the Porsche Design Spring / Summer ´21 collection. NILIT Breeze yarns in apparel and XETIC technology in footwear improve performance without compromising the sustainability of FIRST MILE fabrics or the eye-catching look of state of the art designs. 

On the quest for high-end functionality and performance, PUMA and Porsche Design chose latest technologies and materials to achieve their common goals. NILIT Breeze yarns provide a unique cooling effect and an ultra-soft touch. The technology helps to maintain a comfortable body temperature during and after physical activity with extreme resistance, optimal support and flexibility. The active line of the Spring / Summer ´21 collection embraces the NILIT Breeze functions from jacket to tee.  The EvoKNIT items add a seamless construction with woven overlay panels.

The range offers padded jackets, vests, bomber jackets as well as hoodies. The padded line comes in FIRST MILE fabric, a people-focused network that strengthens micro-economies by collecting plastic bottles that are then turned into yarn. The Padded Sweater additionally features a blend of Merino in the sleeves while the Sweat Hoodie Jacket and  the Sweat Pants offers you a cool and comfortable look on your way back from the gym.

As a statement piece the RCT (Ready to React) line of the PUMA x Porsche Design collection translates the latest technologies into functional yet eye-catching items. The RCT Jacket´s “livery” for example features a reflective shell fabric with wind cell and rain cell functions, taped seams and stretch fabric to blend performance and comfort.

To complete the set the PUMA x Porsche Design Spring / Summer ´21 collection offers state of the art technology as well for footwear. The RCT XETIC Trainer Disc is featuring the latest innovative midsole technology from PUMA: XETIC. It uses a combination of foam and structure to create a breakthrough cushioning system. The upper is made out of textile with silver reflective details and a leather eye stay. All textiles and upper materials are recycled, and the leather used is chrome free. Besides those statement kicks PUMA x Porsche Design offers a full range of lifestyle and active footwear.

Be part of innovation and style and get your PUMA x Porsche Design Spring / Summer ´21 Collection now in PUMA and Porsche Design stores as well as online on puma.com and porsche-design.com. 

Herzogenaurach, germany, april 18, 2021
PUMA AND BVB LAUNCH SPECIAL EDITION RETRO JERSEY IN TRIBUTE TO THE CLUBS MOST CELEBRATED ERA
Sports company PUMA has today launched an exclusive special edition retro Borussia Dortmund jersey in black and neon yellow in honor of their success in the 90’s, during which time BVB captured the UEFA Champions League and two German Championships.

Every era has its own history and with each era we associate our own heroes and stories, special moments and in this case, a color. When you think of BVB in the 90’s, you automatically picture heroes of that time in their neon-colored jerseys. For the first time in almost 30 years, Borussia Dortmund will be back on the pitch in a unique neon yellow jersey for Sunday’s clash with old rivals Werder Bremen.

Following many historic duels during this time Werder Bremen are the perfect opponents. Bremen were BVB’s strongest competition during the 90’s including a historic battle for the 1995 Championship title, the first black and yellow championship in decades.

The jersey celebrates the heroes of one of BVB’s most successful eras by integrating images of BVB legends Michael Zorc, Karl-Heinz Riedle, Lars Ricken, Matthias Sammer, Julio Cesar, Knut Reinhardt, Stephane Chapuisat, Stefan Klos, Jörg Heinrich, Paul Lambert, Flemming Povlsen, Paulo Sousa, Heiko Herrlich and Günter Kutowsk into the fabric with a special message: “Every era begins with the will of its heroes.”

Celebrate the past to guide your future with the special edition BVB jersey, available April 18th at PUMA.com, BVB online stores and key football accounts.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, april 15, 2021
SUPER-FAST MEETS ULTRA-SOFT: INTRODUCING THE PUMA LAZERTOUCH PACK
Sports company PUMA has today launched the Lazertouch Pack, combining premium leather editions of the FUTURE Z 1.1 and the ULTRA 1.2 football boots with PUMA exclusive, cutting-edge Lazertouch technology to enhance both touch and feel on the ball.

Super-fast meets ultra-soft in the new Lazertouch Pack by PUMA, introducing a classic black leather upper to the next generation FUTURE Z and ULTRA. The patented Lazertouch technology allows for a variety of specially crafted textures and graphics to be embossed onto the leather upper. The reengineered premium upper treated with advanced Lazertouch technology at key contact zones delivers impeccable touch and feel on the ball at any time, pitch or pace.



The FUTURE Z 1.1 has been crafted to enhance the playing style of the world’s most creative and entertaining players. Built around an adaptive FUZIONFIT+ compression band, the boot provides optimal lock-in and support for explosive movements. The premium leather upper enhanced with Lazertouch technology combine to provide superior touch and ball control. A cutting-edge Dynamic Motion System outsole has been developed for advanced traction to drive the opposition craZy.

Engineered for ultimate speed, the ULTRA 1.2 leaves the opposition in the dust. The ULTRA Lazertouch edition provides superior stability, durability and traction for explosive forward motion, speed and acceleration. The feeling of velocity is built into the design by combining a premium Lazertouch leather upper with an instinctive Peba SpeedUnit outsole, creating the ultimate weapon for speed and touch.



The lightweight Peba SpeedUnit outsole features a split sole design inspired by PUMA’s track running heritage. The soleplate combines subtle spikes in the forefront and V-shaped studs configured for lightning speed and acceleration.

The PUMA Lazertouch Pack is available from April 15th at PUMA.com and at leading football retailers worldwide.

Herzogenaurach, Germany; April 10, 2021
A PROGRESSIVE ADDITION TO PUMA’S RIDER FAMILY

Sports company PUMA is adding a progressive new design to its popular Rider franchise with the addition of the Wild Rider. Its premium design is inspired by the movement and motion of city life – always going forward, further, faster, and beyond.

The Wild Rider brings PUMA’s selection of ‘Futro’ styles to the next level - referencing different decades, mixing them up and combining them with modern technologies and construction techniques. The Wild Rider pushes the Rider product language forward, evolving it with fresh layers of material and futuristic circles at the midsole.

Taking archive inspiration from the Easy Rider II OG, the design is a ‘collage’ of past and future melted together – which can be seen in the debossed concave holes on the midsole and a rubber midsole wrap with embossed studs. This silhouette brings a whole new dimension to the Rider family, featuring a nylon upper with suede and premium leather overlays, TPU details on the eyelet and heel, a terry towel lining, deco stitching on upper, and the signature Rider foam. Just the heel alone has a series of unique design finishes, like a formstrip that flows into a heel pull, “Designed by PUMA” emblazoned across the back, and a hairy suede overlay. The back of heel also juts out from a futro inspired accent, further playing on the idea of motion that serves as inspiration for the shoe. Hints of vivid, almost industrial colors like royal blue to play with this idea of bringing together the past and the future.

The Wild Rider drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on April 10th.

 


 

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