Herzogenaurach, germany, january 15, 2021
Legacy meets retro-futuristic style: PUMA unveils Motorsport partner collection
Global sports company PUMA takes the Spring / Summer partner collection on a journey back in time. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Red Bull Racing and BMW M Motorsports range impresses with playful and retro futuristic designs blend with the established team colors translating on-track spirit into street lifestyle.

The BMW M Motorsports tire slaying legacy continues. Since 1978 the performance of the Bavarian race team is impressing the world kicking off an addictive as well as outstanding automotive and motorsport era. The BMW M Motorsports street collection embodies the graphic story of the way the M Colors were applied to those thrilling cars. Pictures of the M stripes mixed up with iconic design elements are transforming the dynamism and rubber burning mentality of BMW M Motorsports from track to street. Ready to rev up the engines the BMW M Motorsport footwear collection is inspired by retro-futurism and X-tended reality unleashing the Low Racer for the very first time on the tarmac via tuning up a classic silhouette with a motorsport twist.

Since 1934, the iconic Silver Arrows name has been synonymous with the racing heritage of Mercedes-Benz. The latest Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team Street Collection by PUMA celebrates the legacy of the Silver Arrows by innovatively combining it with the distinctive aesthetics of arcade games and movie posters of the 1970’s and ‘80’s. The result creates a unique, retro-futuristic graphical direction. The footwear portfolio heats up the tarmac with established silhouettes like the Future Rider and RSX-Cube though also dropping some new silhouettes like the Mile Rider. The women orientated footwear offers a sporty mesh upper with colorful overlays and graphics.

In a loud and playful manner PUMA x Red Bull Racing is conquering the street with their Spring / Summer collection. The AOP Hoodie is your cool looking asset in the paddock featuring a relaxed fit and slightly dropped shoulder. For your show & shine performance the AOP Tee gives you an eye-catching appearance on any grid walk. Talking about jaw-dropping colors the Red Bull Racing footwear collection is dropping the Future Rider in the signature orange very similar to the hue of Formula One driver Max Verstappen´s race kicks.

Loosen your handbrake and get your PUMA Motorsport Partner collection in PUMA stores and online on puma.com now.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, January 19, 2021
ATTENTION FASHION REBELS: PUMA HAS YOUR DREAM SNEAKERS

Sports company PUMA is expanding its line of women’s footwear with the Fashion Rebels collection. The existing Kyron is joined by two new sneakers – the Hedra & Eris – for this rebellious collection. Winnie Harlow, fashion icon and face of the Kyron, will once again headline these styles.

“I’m always looking for ways to merge streetwear with runway looks,” says Winnie Harlow “The Fashion Rebels collection is perfect for that!”

The Fashion Rebels collection includes the Hedra, Eris and Kyron. These shoes are made for Fashion Rebels - pack leaders who destroy doubts, don’t care about trends, and aren’t afraid to show their wild side. They are the must-have shoes for progressive, innovative and fashionable girls who love high-fashion and dare with bold style choices. The designs take inspiration from PUMA’s archive shoes and infuse them with high fashion elements.

The shoes feature a muted color palette with a unique wrapped tooling inspired by running spikes met with a material mix of suede and leather. The all-new Hedra gives street style a touch of avant-garde with a chunky silhouette, while the Eris has a sleek, radical silhouette. The Kyron debuted last summer as the first style to join the Fashion Rebels family, with a closed mesh upper and suede overlay.

All styles from the Fashion Rebels collection will release on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on January 20th. 2021

Herzogenaurach, germany, january 21, 2021
CHANGE THE GAME WITH THE NEW PUMA ULTRA
Sports company PUMA has today launched the GAME. ON. edition of the uncatchable ULTRA 1.2 football boot. Take the ball and take over the game. Every training session, every game, every minute is an opportunity to turn it on. Game. On. is a mindset that pushes you to elevate your game, take on all comers and forge a path to greatness.

The latest evolution of the UTLRA features an ultra-lightweight MATRYXEVO upper providing superior stability, durability and traction for explosive forward motion speed and acceleration. The feeling of velocity is built into the explosive design by combining the fully engineered MATRYXEVO upper with an instinctive Peba SpeedUnit outsole, creating the ultimate weapon of speed to be worn by some of the world’s best attacking players: Antoine Griezmann, Sergio Agüero and Eugénie Le Sommer.

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. A thin GripControl Pro skin is applied in key areas to provide complete control on the ball at uncatchable speeds.

 

The ULTRA 1.2 in PUMA black, white, red blast and yellow-alert is part of the GAME.ON. pack that includes the groundbreaking new FUTURE Z 1.1 and is available from January 21st at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and at leading football retailers worldwide.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, January 22, 2021
PUMA heats up the grid with Scuderia Ferrari collection Spring / Summer 2021

Global sports company PUMA celebrates the renewal of the contract with Scuderia Ferrari as official team- and the racewear supplier going hand in hand with the launch of the Scuderia Ferrari collection Spring / Summer 2021. The range is featuring latest technologies and a blend of motorsport and fashion characteristics.

Right from the start of Formula 1 in 1950 Ferrari has been firing up the engines battling competitors for the top spot. Since 2004 PUMA is part of the heritage of the most successful motorsport team in F1 history as supplier for race- and teamwear. The licensing partnership between Scuderia Ferrari and PUMA was recently renewed to presume the successful collaboration for another long-term contract. The collection made for Ferrari is inspired by the blurred colors of the racing car mixed up with the contours and shape of the bodywork. A blend of simple and bold elements combined with color to create contrasting graphics injects the portfolio with some remarkable characteristics. The range includes statement pieces like the Graphic Tee referring to the legacy of the Italian motorsport brand. The XTG line puts Scuderia Ferrari in the spotlight by stylish lettering on the apparel. The footwear portfolio is heating up the tarmac with innovations like the latest PUMA sole technology XETIC included in the PUMA x Ferrari RCT Xetic Forza.



Be part of a unique fuel driven legacy and get your PUMA x Scuderia Ferrari Collection Spring / Summer in PUMA and Ferrari stores and online on puma.com and the Ferraristore.com now.

herzogenaurach, germany, march 11, 2021
PUMA LAUNCHES NEW HANDBALL PERFORMANCE FOOTWEAR COLLECTION 
Sports company PUMA has today revealed new handball performance footwear silos: Accelerate and Eliminate, featuring groundbreaking innovation to deliver against the specialist demands of the fastest team sport in the world. Both shoes will be worn by the leading PUMA players at the upcoming Olympic Handball Tournament qualification matches in Berlin (Germany), Montpellier (France), Trondheim (Norway) and EHF Euro 2022 qualifiers in March 2021. 

Inspired by the mission to push sport forward, the Accelerate and Eliminate continue the PUMA handball footwear tradition started in 1948. The latest shoes are inspired by the PUMA back catalogue, as the company reintroduces the iconic Accelerate (2005) and Eliminate (2011) shoes. Both trailblazing silos have been updated to combine the best of PUMA brand technologies and handball performance insight, delivering the fastest and most explosive handball performance footwear the company has ever made. 



On the court, speed is king. Accelerate Turbo NITRO is designed for wingers and the fastest players, introducing new standards in lightweight performance and energy return. The shoe features NITRO Foam for enhanced cushioning and propulsion, FURYCAGE+ and an engineered upper for multi-directional movement stability. The Accelerate will be endorsed by the leading PUMA players Luc Abalo (France), Timo Kastening, Tobias Reichmann and Emily Bölk (Germany), Mathias Gidsel, Jacob Holm, Emil Jakobsen and Lasse Andersson (Denmark), Daniel Pettersson (Sweden) and Veronica Kristiansen (Norway).

Eliminate Power NITRO is designed to meet the needs and enhance the performance of powerful playmakers. The Eliminate features NITRO Foam for optimized cushioning and propulsion, as well as the WEBCAGE+ and PWRPLATE technology for explosive cuts. The shoe will be worn by Dika Mem, Hugo Descat (France), Paul Drux, Fabian Wiede and Hendrik Pekeler (Germany), Rasmus Lauge (Denmark) and Andreas Nilsson (Sweden). 



“The Accelerate and Eliminate shoes are the culmination of thousands of hours of research and testing,” said Matthias Bäumer, General Manager BU Teamsport at PUMA. “The introduction of the new Accelerate and Eliminate is a statement for a new era of PUMA Handball. We have completely reimagined our product engine, investing in sports marketing partnerships and communications to bring our brand energy and passion to the handball category and push the sport forward, faster, through culture, innovation and conversation.”

In addition to the company’s player portfolio, PUMA is a proud partner of the German Handball Association (Deutscher Handballbund) and the Danish Handball Federation (Dansk Håndbold Forbund). Having won their second consecutive World Men's Handball Championship title in January 2021, the reigning men’s Olympic champions Denmark will look to retain their title at the upcoming Summer Olympics.



PUMA-sponsored club sides include Füchse Berlin, Rhein-Neckar Löwen (Germany), Montpellier Handball (France), Viborg HK, Skanderborg Håndbold, Skjern Håndbold, and NFH Nykøbing Falster Håndbold (Denmark) and LUGI Handboll (Sweden).

Accelerate Turbo NITRO and Eliminate Power NITRO Launch Editions are available at leading handball accounts Weplayhandball, Indoortrends (both Germany) and H-Shop (Denmark) from April 1, 2021. The full PUMA handball footwear range will launch in May 2021 at PUMA.com and other handball retailers.

Herzogenaurach, germany, march 11, 2021
KIDSUPER BRINGS CREATIVITY TO NEW LEVELS IN LATEST PUMA COLLECTION

PUMA and creative artist collective KidSuper Studios are back for another football-inspired, co-branded collection, which is infused with boundless imagination and continues to explore KidSuper’s artistic and experimental way of thinking.

KidSuper Studios is a homegrown artist collective based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2021, this circle of creatives joins with PUMA for a second season, offering their unique perspectives for a series of unexpected collection pieces. Bringing KidSuper founder Colm Dillane’s artwork to life, PUMA enters the crazy and colorful world of KidSuper, where classics are transformed into never-before-seen designs. 


The PUMA x KidSuper Studios second collaboration boasts mix-and-match design elements, experimental prints, and challenges the conventional look of a sneaker. Hook and loop closures, decorative zig-zag stitching, and embroidered branding are complemented by raw edges for a purposefully unfinished look. Inspired by Dillane's unbridled love of football, campaign images were shot with his favorite team and recent Copa Libertadores champions, Brazilian club Palmeiras. PUMA sponsored athletes William, Gabriel Veron, Weverton and Renan serve as the models for the collection.

Painting and sketching graphics handmade by KidSuper are brought to life on the apparel pieces in the collection. Items like the hoodie and puffer jacket have a printed painting. Sketches of a face are made into a camo print on the fleece top and pants. 

Possibly the most unique and impressive piece in the collection is the bathrobe. It comes in a red, yellow and white all-over-print with co-branded embroidery on the back with piping on collar edge, cuff and hem. It further features a belt, front pockets, and internal pocket. The football inspiration shines through in items such as the crew neck, adorned with the KidSuper football club logo.

Classic PUMA footwear styles are practically unrecognizable with the transformations in this collection. The RS-2K Slip-on is the standout piece, featuring the same camo inspired face print as the fleece top and pants, with a quilted upper. Mirage Mox and Trailfox Boot get colorful transformations and feature unique aspects like stitched leather pieces on the collar to hold a pencil on the Trailfox and tie dye laces on the Mirage Mox. The Vesuvo offers a more subtle option, with a white leather upper and semi-translucent rubber overlay on the heel, KidSuper Studios embroidery on hook and loop straps, and an exposed foam edge on the formstrip and tongue.

Outfit yourself in a work of art when the PUMA x KidSuper collection drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on March 13th

herzogenaurach, germany, march 23, 2021
VINTAGE MEETS MODERN:NEW COLLECTION FROM PUMA AND MAISON KITSUNÉ
Sports company PUMA and fashion brand Maison Kitsuné are partnering together for the first time for a full collection, merging the brand’s Paris-meets-Toyko aesthetic with PUMA’s classic styles and sport heritage.

For their first collaboration together, PUMA X MAISON KITSUNÉ takes classic silhouettes and reworks them, resulting in a vintage yet modern look. Taking from Maison Kitsuné’s roots, the designs merge Japanese and French design elements, as well as incorporate PUMA’s DNA, to create a fresh and unique collection. The color palette plays with different shades but keeps it mostly tonal and earthy. Rubberized finishes and authentic co-branding help make this a collection that’s the epitome of chic street style. Maison Kitsuné’s signature Fox logos can be seen throughout the collection, coming from “Maison,” the French word for house, and “Kitsuné” the Japanese word for fox. It represents a symbol of versatility, much like the brand itself, and they know how to adapt according to inspiration, as showcased in this collection.

Maison Kitsuné’s signature elevated basics merge perfectly with classic PUMA silhouettes for the apparel in the collection. Detailed utilitarian pieces like the Military Jacket and Cargo Pants stand out alongside basics like track suits, tees, and hoodies that feature embroidery and minimalistic designs. The Military Jacket is made of a technical fabric that not only protects you from winds, but also keeps you comfortable in wet conditions too. It includes an all-over graphic print lining with thin padding and multiple front flaps and hook and loop pockets for secure storage solutions. Coming in perfect form and function, the Cargo Pants feature six pockets, graphic embroidery, and a regular fit.

 Rubber mudguards are a key element in the footwear story, rooted in Japanese heritage, much like Maison Kitsuné. The Ralph Sampson Mid comes in a black nylon upper with a molded rubber overlay in tan, in a mid-cut style. The Roma takes on a more subtle and clean look with a white leather upper with contrast stitching and a tan gum outsole. The collection also includes the Ralph Sampson Lo in two additional colorways.

Minimalism meets functionality at its fullest for the accessories in the collection, including a backpack, waist bags, caps, and bucket hat. The Backpack comes in a muted tan design with a zip opening, rolltop construction to vary volume, and an external padded laptop compartment. The Waist Bag comes in black and tan versions with multiple compartments and an adjustable jacquard webbing shoulder strap with PUMA x MAISON KITSUNÉ branding and embroidery.

Outfit yourself in elevated basics when the PUMA X MAISON KITSUNÉ collection drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on March 27th. The collaboration is also available on maisonkitsune.com and select Maison Kitsuné stores across the world.

herzogenaurach, germany, march 25, 2021
RISE FOR THE KING: INTRODUCING PREMIUM EDITIONS OF THE PUMA KING PLATINUM
Sports company PUMA has today launched black and white premium editions of the PUMA KING Platinum featuring a striking gold soleplate fit for a king.

Legends aren’t born. Legends are made. Pulling from the wealth of footballing heritage and forward-thinking design, the new KING Platinum is made for the modern playmaker. The signature K-leather in classic black or white is paired with a premium tooling design to deliver elegance and class, on and off the ball.

The KING Platinum is a highly engineered boot equipped with the latest in performance technology. The super-soft K-Leather upper is enhanced with 3D touch texture for outstanding fit, refined touch and durability. The fit is enhanced with a snug knitted tongue, while the ultra-modern slim silhouette combined with the super lightweight ‘RAPIDSPRINT’ outsole makes the PUMA KING Platinum the fastest and lightest PUMA KING ever.

The PUMA KING Platinum Premium Editions are available from March 25th at PUMA.com and at leading football retailers worldwide.


 

Herzogenaurach, germany, april 1st, 2021
DJ SNAKE’S FAVORITE PUMA SHOE DROPS IN A BRIGHT NEW COLORWAY
Sports company PUMA is dropping its latest bright colorway of the all-new Mirage Tech, a DJ inspired silhouette worn by PUMA ambassador DJ Snake— he can be seen wearing the bold style around Paris in new campaign images.

The Mirage takes inspiration from the PUMA archive and brings a new perspective on street style, using inspiration from the world of DJs and electronic dance music (EDM). The Mirage OG was first introduced over half a century ago, it was originally released as a lightweight track and field shoe and reissued as a jogging shoe in the 90’s.

PUMA’s Mirage Tech is part of PUMA’s growing selection of Futro styles, a mashup of retro sneakers with futuristic inspiration. This revamped style features trippy colors, eye-catching materials, and futuristic elements taking inspiration from the lights, energy, and atmosphere of EDM shows. This drop features a lighter grey color option with bright, bold accents of blue and yellow.

The latest Mirage Tech drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on April 1st.

Herzogenaurach, germany, april 2, 2021
“ONLY SEE GREAT”: UNLOCK GREATNESS WITH THE SPECTRA PACK
Sports company PUMA has today launched the Spectra Pack, as part of PUMA’s ‘Only See Great’ platform, aimed to spark a spirit of optimism, self-belief, hope and community in a year PUMA hope will bring moments of greatness in sport.

The Spectra Pack features the FUTURE Z 1.1 and ULTRA 1.2 football boots in bright, brilliant graphics inspired by bands of refracted color, pushing you to see beyond the ordinary and create moments that give meaning and importance to the sport: from the final rounds of the club season to the finals of major international championships. 

Great is everywhere. It’s in the streets, on the pitches and the parks. It is a promise you make to yourself to never look back and to never back down. No matter what. Great starts when you look past mediocre, ok and good, Now is the time to ‘Only See Great’.

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 upper is made of an innovative knitted material coated with a thin layer of GripControl Pro 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.

The ULTRA 1.2 has been engineered for ultimate speed. For the players who leave the opposition in their dust. The ULTRA features an ultra-lightweight MATRYXEVO upper to provide superior stability, durability and traction for explosive forward motion, speed and acceleration. The feeling of velocity is built into the explosive design by combining the fully engineered MATRYXEVO upper with an instinctive Peba SpeedUnit outsole, creating the ultimate weapon for speed.

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. A thin GripControl Pro skin is applied in key areas to provide complete control on the ball at uncatchable speeds.



Unlock greatness with the PUMA Spectra Pack, available on pre-sale from April 2nd at PUMA.com and key football accounts, with global release on April 8th at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and at leading football retailers worldwide.

herzogenaurach, germany, april 07, 2021
DUA LIPA’S FIRST SOLO CAMPAIGN WITH PUMA FOR THERELEASE OF THE MAYZE SNEAKER
Sports company PUMA released their first campaign with global pop star Dua Lipa shot by fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti. Dua Lipa wears the latest sneaker, Mayze—a PUMA design, with a bold and edgy look in mind.

The Mayze is made for those who embrace the spotlight, on stage and off. In the campaign Lipa is captured in a backstage set up in a show-stopping look featuring a layered PUMA T7 track jacket with bikini top and fishnets, and later on the way to an on-stage moment in a vintage PUMA windbreaker over a PUMA dress and zebra tights. Each look speaks to Dua’s styling vision and versatility of the Mayze sneaker.

“The Mayze is the perfect fit, it works for me on stage and off. The classic stacked sole is so versatile, I can work it into any look,” says Lipa.

A mix of archive inspirations and contemporary PUMA classics. The design of the Mayze features a stacked midsole with a split, derby construction, a TPU piece in heel, and a heel tab. While the upper is a combination of the brand’s leather construction from classic models.

Mayze 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.

Step into the spotlight with the Mayze when it drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on April 7th.

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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