Puma with one of its best throws: The Puma Clyde is one of the nicest basketball sneakers that the street style scene has to offer. With its slim silhouette and clean leather upper, the shoe works in all situations - from the court to casual Friday. Browse through the selection of Puma Clyde for men and women and find your new beaters.
Anyone who knows about sneakers knows that many of the most iconic models started their careers as style icons on the sports field. The Puma Clyde was no different when it was launched as a basketball shoe in 1973. The starting point for the look was Herzogenaurach, Germany: Puma contacted the then basketball pro Walt Frazier, who was shooting baskets for the New York Knicks at the time - the perfect player to promote a new Puma leather shoe for athletes.
Frazier, nicknamed "Clyde" - based on the character Clyde Barrow from the cinema classic "Bonnie and Clyde" - agreed. As a true fashionista, however, Frazier made three conditions:
1. He wanted to release the first low-top basketball shoe with a suede instead of leather upper.
2. His signature “Clyde” should adorn every shoe.
3. For every NBA game he played in, a new colorway was needed.
One of the best decisions in sneaker history: Puma agreed.
The Puma Clyde was characterized by a slim fit and lightweight construction - the best prerequisites to provide support for Frazier's feet without weighing them down. In addition, there is a sole made of non-slip rubber for optimal grip. There are no fancy design details. What remains is a clean silhouette with a suede upper that perfectly showcases the characteristic Puma Formstrip on the sides.
When it comes to leather production, Puma relies on environmentally conscious manufacturing – as confirmed by the Leather Working Group (LWG).
For your sneaker lexicon : The LWG organization was founded in 2005 and checks the working practices of tanneries. Those who meet environmental standards receive a certificate – nice.
One Clyde is not enough: Since its first release in 1973, new Puma Clyde models have been launched in recent years. The most famous of these are:
Puma Clyde Base: An update of the OG Clyde – the base version takes classic elements of the 70s version and brings them into a contemporary design.
Puma Cylde GTX: The popular Gore-Tex technology is used here to make the sneakers waterproof and weatherproof
Collaborations: Puma collaborates with various artists to give the Puma Clyde a new look. Two examples: The Puma x Nanamica Clyde GTX with hidden lacing and the Puma x Rhuigi Clyde Q3 sneaker.
You see: If you are looking for trendy Puma shoes for men and women made of leather, you are guaranteed to find the right sneaker among the Clyde models.
A real slam dunk in sneaker history: The Puma Clyde not only looks great on the court, but also in everyday life. Treat yourself and your feet - and check out the different colorways of the Puma Clyde in the Asphaltgold online shop. From the classic OG with suede upper material to trendy collabs - there is sure to be a Clyde highlight for your personal shoe taste.
