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Fashion and sportswear collide once again as Balenciaga announces the official launch of its collaboration with Puma. First unveiled alongside the brand’s fall-winter 2025 collection, this partnership unites Balenciaga’s audacious design language with Puma’s athletic heritage. The resulting capsule proves that technical prowess and runway appeal can not only co-exist but also thrive together.
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Firstly, Puma’s iconic Speedcat steps into the spotlight. While retaining its distinctive flat sole, the sneaker undergoes a radical transformation, shedding its performance skin to embrace a new, deconstructed identity. The Speedcat Suede Balenciaga (SGD950) is perhaps the most compelling example of this metamorphosis.
Stripping away the traditional upper, Balenciaga crafts a suede rendition that seems rather less like a shoe. Instead, offering a pliable, sock-like feel, it feels more like second skin. At the sides, in a bold, rebellious reinterpretation, Puma’s Formstrip logo appears quite literally, distressed. Expect it in a variety of colourways.
For those who crave ease without sacrificing style, Balenciaga and Puma also create a slip-on laceless version in supple leather. The Speedcat Leather Balenciaga (SGD950) is for the modern individual who prefers a streamlined take in classic black and white. But the collaboration does not end with sneakers.
The duo also merge that sleek, performance-driven silhouette with the delicate form of a ballet flat to create a hybrid slip-on. The satin Speedcat Ballet (SGD750) is a playful yet sophisticated iteration that challenges conventional notions. Pirouette through the day or night with an unprecedented blend of comfort and flair.
The Balenciaga x Puma Speedcat shoe collection is now available in-store and via Balenciaga online. Don’t miss out on accessories either, with prices starting at SGD725 for caps, t-shirts, hoodies, tracksuits and more.
