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Puma x Ducati – Street Cruiser
We just showed you the Puma x Ducati – Panigale II so now we are gonna take a look at two other models Puma and Ducati collaborated on. The Street Cruiser, designed by Puma and Ducati, features a leather and textile upper with a lace cover that protects and secures the laces. Flex stitching, inspired by flex zones on a pro boot, are used to hold the sneakers together. A low profile version of the Street Cruiser was created, as well as a mid top, with the low cut available in a white/black color cheme and the mids in two, white/red or black/white.
You should be able to find these now at select Puma retailers, ones in which usually carry the Puma Ferrari Collection. Hit the jump to a look at a few more photos and the black/white colorway.
Puma x Ducati – Panigale II
When it comes to collaborations the German shoe company Puma and the Italian motorcycle manufacture Ducati are no strangers. Back in 2007 Puma and Ducati collaborated together to design what is known as the Panigale, a shoe specifically designed by Puma with creative insights from Ducati. The name Panigale comes from the Bologna section where the Ducati headquarters is.
This year Puma and Ducati got together again to revamp the Panigale and release the Panigale II. Just like the release in 2007 two colorways were designed for the release, white/black/silver and black/silver. Some noticeable differences compared to the first release is the slanted lace area which seems to have been straightened out a little bit and doesnt have as much of an angle anymore. Theres also the fact that the sole now sports some sort of design on the bottom, whereas the other ones were simply just tread.
Follow the jump for a closer look at the Puma x Ducati Panigale II and stay tuned for a look at two Puma Street Cruiser models Puma and Ducati also worked on this year.
Puma Furio V Mid SF – Red/White
We know driving shoes arent for everybody, but seeing how i personally do a little racing myself as a hobby during the Spring/Summer im usually always checking out the newest designs when it comes to driving shoes. Puma, who is known for making some of the best driving shoes the industry has to offer has recently just released the Puma Furio V Mid SF. The shoes feature a Ferrari inspired design in a leather red/white color scheme with Ferrari branding on the side of the sneakers towards the heel/ankle. The heel is made from perforated black rubber and theres a alternative hook & loop closure which offers customized comfort and fit.
If you happen do a lot of driving, or spend the warmer months down at the track, you can pick the Puma Furio V Mid SF now at DrJays for $140.
Puma MY-41 by Mihara Yasuhiro
Mihara Yasuhiro, a familiar name when it comes to Puma collaborations, presents us with a look at his latest creation to release as part of the Spring/Summer 2009 Collection. Mihara has has created the MY-41 shoes using an interesting design which will be noticed the most around the heel and side of the sole unit where the layers appear to be dripping into eachother. Sort of remindes me of a wet paint look. To go along with the red, white and blue design a set of matching laces were included. Mihara also design a high top version as well which we will get to soon.
Watch for the Puma MY-41 by Mihara Yasuhiro to hit select Puma retailers soon. Follow the jump for more pictures. Via: Kenlu
Puma Key Quilt – Fall 2009 Release
If you havent seen enough sneakers with straps yet let us introduce the Puma Key Quilt. The newly designed sneaker by Puma which includes a small strap across the laces is scheduled as a Fall 2009 release. At that time Puma will release four colorways of the Key Quilt, one of which will be produced in a low top design. This year is sure looking like a year in which straps are gonna be in heavy rotation.
Watch for the Puma Key Quilt to hit retailers later this year and hit the jump to check out the other color schemes. Via: Vagant
Puma ‘Japanese Monsters Pack’
Since we took a look at the Puma First Round ‘Mecha King’ from the upcoming Puma ‘Japanese Monsters Pack’ we might as well jump in with a look at the rest of the sneakers in the pack. Inspired by classic Japanese Monster/Horror movies from the 70s and 80s Puma put together five sneakers to make up the pack. Base models such as the First Round, Mid, Clyde, and Stepper were used in the designing phase. Each sneaker in the pack uses its own unique styling and materials to represent the monster which they portray and even includes the “Skills” and “Attributes” of said monster on the back of the tongues. Shown above is the Ape King, followed by the Moth King, Terror King, Lizoid King and the Mecha King which are all pictured after the jump. Besides for the actual designing of the sneakers to represent each character Puma went ahead and also printed the name of each one under the Puma text logo on the side of the upper and threw on some tongue tags displaying a picture of the monster.
This limited edition Puma ‘Japanese Monsters Pack’ will be hitting select Puma retailers at end of February, beginning of March. Make sure you follow the jump to take a look at each one.
