Buy Puma and Clyde
Puma Clyde. A model that has been around for almost half a century and is still popular. It is undoubtedly a basketball shoe classic. And not just any classic, because it's the very first signature shoe in basketball history. The Puma Clyde has all the features to perform on the court and is just as easy to wear as a casual sneaker. Since 2018, Puma has been back in the basketball world, and with its old-school looks, anyone can combine style and great performance.
You could compare them to Bonnie and Clyde, but we call them Puma Clyde. A top combo. Back in the ’70s, Puma and Walt “Clyde” Frazier brought the shoe to market. As mentioned, the first collaboration between a brand and a top player to lead to a signature shoe. By then, Walt Frazier was already a style icon on and off the court. That is exactly what Puma has in mind with its shoes, too. The brand values a “culture first” mindset. Basketball is not only a sport but also a lifestyle. That's why the Puma Clyde sneakers are just as popular in the skateboarding and breakdancing world.
The new Puma Clyde
It's easy to explain why this shoe is still a hit after so many years. A combination of style and performance. Effective and functional on the basketball court, and the cool retro look works just as well off it. When Puma returned to basketball in 2018, it was partly thanks to rapper Jay-Z as creative director that the Puma Clyde reappeared. Although the model has changed little, its features make the Puma Clyde a real basketball shoe. With ProFoam cushioning, you get bounce and energy return on the court, and the special sole provides good grip.
“…there was the Puma Clyde”
When it comes to basketball, you probably think of brands like Nike and Under Armour first, and of collaborations with, for example, LeBron James or Stephen Curry. Yet Puma is proving itself in the sport once again with the Puma Clyde. No one can ignore this old-school look anymore, whether you wear it as a sneaker or as a basketball shoe. Just as stylish for both men and women. With its cool designs and eye-catching thick sole, the Puma Clyde stands out. As basketball legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier himself once said: “Long before the Air Jordans, there was the Puma Clyde.”