It was 1968 and Tommie Smith had just broken the 200-meter sprint record to win a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics. On the podium he then took off his black Puma’s to reveal black socks and raised a black gloved fist towards the sky to protest racial inequality, a powerful movement not just for sports but for the civil rights movement. To celebrate this moment Puma has put together a limited run of made in Italy suedes complete that are individually numbered to 307 pairs complete with fat laces and specs that are closely in line with the original suede of the 1960’s. If you were looking to buy this pair then you best bet will be to keep your eyes on eBay, GOAT, Flight Club or StockX as all pairs were seeded to PUMA athletes and family members.
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