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Every fashion girlie knows there’s always a cult shoe that defines the season and wins over the masses. Last year, it was the Adidas Samba, with everyone from Rihanna and Hailey Bieber to Jennifer Lawrence and Harry Styles donning a pair. But tides change dramatically and the fashion community declared the Samba ‘dead’ back in May after former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was spotted wearing them and ‘ ruined it for everyone ’.
This sent many fashion followers scrambling to find the next ‘it girl’ trainer. Now, the spotlight is on the Puma Speedcat. A suede, sleek, round-toed silhouette that sits close to the foot.
Inspired by the fireproof footwear worn by Formula One drivers at the Grand Prix in the 1980s, the Speedcat was originally introduced in 1999 as part of the brand’s Sportstyle collection – with a sleek, low-profile design tailored for motorsport use. Now, 26 years after its initial launch, the trainer has been revamped in its original black and red colours, with a new Puma cat logo on the front. Though it originates from motorsport, the trainer has recently ‘found itself on a new circuit ’, according to Puma – the streets of global fashion capitals.
The retro shoe has been spotted on the feet of cel.
