Remember the days of baggy jeans, wide boards and shoes so bulky they doubled as moon boots? If that era of skateboarding style sparks a warm glow of nostalgia, the new PUMA Suede XL x PLEASURES is about to light a bonfire.
This chunky collaboration takes the iconic PUMA Suede, a legend in the sneaker game since 1968, and pumps it up with an attitude straight out of the late 90s and early 2000s. Think exaggerated proportions, a pillowy tongue and formstrip, and enough lace to catch a wayward rogue wave. It’s a love letter to the over-the-top aesthetic that defined the golden age of skate, a time when function and fashion merged in a glorious, grin-inducing mashup.
But the PUMA Suede XL x PLEASURES isn’t just a walk down memory lane. It’s a fresh take on a classic, with a clean black upper and cream accents that keep things sharp. The iconic PUMA jumping cat logo and PLEASURES wordmark share tongue duty, while a subtle PLEASURES inscription graces the midsole. It’s a subtle nod to the collaboration and lets the chunky silhouette do the talking.
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This isn’t the first time PUMA and PLEASURES have come together. In October 2023, they dropped a full apparel collection that was pure fire, and back in mid-2023, they cooked up the DIY-inspired Overdyed Velophasis sneaker. But the Suede XL feels like a pinnacle, a heavyweight champion of collaborations that brings the best of both brands to the table.
So if you’re looking for a sneaker that screams nostalgia while feeling totally fresh, the PUMA x PLEASURES Suede XL is your huckleberry. It’s a chunky piece of footwear gold, a tribute to a bygone era with a modern swagger. Lace up a pair and take a big step into the future.
The PUMA Suede XL x PLEASURES is available now at PUMA.com, PLEASURESNOW.com, PUMA Flagship Stores and selected retailers.
