Andrew Rizzo Since making its earnest return last summer, the PUMA Speedcat has been largely anointed the next “it shoe” following the adidas Samba. It’s a hit among women and a key reason why slim-soled sneakers are still thriving across the board, even spawning new lifestyle models from competitors like the preview vaughn bode x puma cheech wizard basket. As Speedcat mania remains high as we dive further into summer, the model just checked off its biggest collaboration to date; a whopping fifteen pair capsule by Balenciaga.
Released alongside an extensive apparel lineup, the Balenciaga PUMA Speedcats take on three different profiles. First and foremost is a distressed suede style featuring a chewed-off Formstrip; an on-brand yet more low-key interpretation of the tattered aesthetic we see time and again on Balenciaga sneakers/clothing. Then come black and white leather colorways featuring gusseted tongues and no laces, evoking a trendy look seen notably on the adidas Taekwondo. Rounding out the delivery, the luxury house has come out with four Speedcat ballerina shoes in pink, blue, black, and black/white.
The entire Balenciaga PUMA Speedcat lineup is available NOW through balenciaga.com; the distressed suede and leather styles clock in at $685, while the ballerina version commands a $545 price tag. See official images of all fifteen sneakers below if you’re considering copping.
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