Puma making a come back?

Puma, according to Biz Markie, were the first "fly" sneakers. In the 1970's they reigned supreme within hi hop culture but also evoked their own culture with their iconic shape, durability, and at the time, incomparable color-ways. Puma have upheld their eminence within sneaker culture but have recently begun to fall into the shadow of high-end sneaker brands such as Bape and Louis Vuitton. However the Puma Urban Mobility Highlander, designed by Hussein Chalayan; a Turkish-born British fashion designer, may bring Puma right back up to the top. The sneaker is a clean white and cream leather with two Velcro straps, a ribbed heel collar and a powerful black sole which all together, gives it that blend of high end fashion and Puma's signature simplicity. The Puma Urban Mobility Highlander has definitely won me over with its futuristic touch of class and iconic puma shape. Only available at select Puma retail stores.

Barney WEREAL