A limited edition of the iconic Puma Suede sneaker, released to ambassadors, athletes and key brand partners, as a tribute to the 1968 Olympic awards ceremony, athlete Tommy Smith raised his fist to fight racism.
The PUMA Suede sneakers stood next to the athlete on the podium, and became a kind of symbol of the struggle for inequality.
The design of the sneakers is made in black and white. In the limited collection, 307 numbered pairs were released, this number was used by Tommy Smith at the Olympics. The sneaker comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Tommy Smith. In Russia, the owners of the sneakers will be Puma's ambassadors and friends: video blogger Evgeny Savin, captain of the local Puma skateboarding team Georgy Sudarikov and sneaker collector Dmitry Egorov.
“The PUMA Suede was one of my first sneakers and I loved it,” says Tommy Smith. - For me, the historical legacy of Puma silhouettes lies in the personal qualities of the people who choose them, and in the public support that followed after my act. Now I am part of the Puma family, and I really appreciate it. "
Sneakers from the legendary model will also be available in the Puma online store, in the brand's retail stores and at partner stores.
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