Puma women: Speedcat, Suede and collaborations
The Puma women's page brings together two icons of the feline brand: the Speedcat OG, sleek and low, inspired by racing shoes, and the Suede, made of suede, available in Suede XL, recycled leather, or special editions by Tommie Smith and Charles F. Stead. The collaboration with designer Daniëlle Cathari rounds off the selection.
Puma, the feline from Herzogenaurach
Founded in 1948 in Herzogenaurach, Germany, by Rudolf Dassler, Puma has made its mark in football, athletics, and motorsport. Its leaping feline logo and the Formstrip side panel are signature features of its models.
The Speedcat OG
The Speedcat is inspired by racing shoes: it has a very low silhouette, a thin sole, and a suede upper. Coming back into fashion, it embodies the trend for flat, elongated sneakers that enhance the leg.
It goes well with a midi skirt, straight jeans, or tailored trousers.
The Suede, the suede icon
The Suede is one of Puma's most famous models, featuring a suede upper and contrasting side panel. It has stood the test of time, from basketball courts to urban cultures.
Special editions
The Tommie Smith edition pays tribute to the American athlete, whose name remains associated with the model. The Charles F. Stead edition carries the name of an English tannery known for its suede. The Suede XL, which is bulkier, and the recycled leather version complete the range.
The Daniëlle Cathari collaboration
Designer Daniëlle Cathari reinterprets Puma models with a fashionable eye, creating low-top sneakers with sleek lines.
Which model to choose?
- Speedcat OG: slim and low, to elongate your silhouette.
- Suede: the suede icon, for every day.
- Suede XL: bulkier, for a streetwear look.
- Daniëlle Cathari: for a more fashionable style.
How to wear Puma?
A red or black Speedcat enhances a simple outfit of raw jeans and a white t-shirt. A Suede pairs well with wide trousers, joggers, or a short dress. Their bold colors often make them the statement piece of the outfit.
Choosing your size
The Speedcat, being very slim, can feel narrow: someone with wide feet might want to take half a size up. The Suede fits more or less true to size.
Maintaining suede
Brush the suede dry, in the direction of the grain, and protect it with a waterproofing spray before the first wear. A special eraser can remove small stains.
See also
For other low-top sneakers, check out the pages for adidas Originals and Karhu, as well as all the brands in the women's shoes by brand.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Speedcat fit small?
It is slim: take half a size up if you have wide feet.
Where does the Speedcat come from?
From racing shoes, hence its low silhouette and thin sole.
How to maintain a Puma Suede?
Brush it dry and apply waterproofing spray before the first wear.
Who founded Puma?
Rudolf Dassler, in 1948, in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
