Tommie Smith

Recently i showed you a pair of Metallic Gold Nike Air Force Ones which pay homage to the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and now i present this all metallic gold pair of Puma Clydes also inspired by the Olympics. However, these are not based on the Beijing Olympics, the Puma Clyde is inspired by the 1968 Mexico City Olympics and Tommie Smith. Tommie Smith who took part in the Mexico City Olympics, set a record for the 200 meter dash and won the Gold Medal. The sneakers include the use of an all over pattern of the 68′ Mexico City gold ... Read Full Story

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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about Tommie Smith. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story

As not only a winner of an Olympic medal in 1968 but also as a cultural activist, American sprint Tommie Smith would gain worldwide notoriety for his Silent Gesture which would become one of the most powerful political statements in the Olympic arena. The Tommie Smith x Puma collection has been seen in varying instances but here’s a full look at the collection at the pack which features four different Suedes, each symbolizing different parts of Tommie Smith’s legendary Olympic run in ‘68. La MJC are running a special contest as well, providing 50 invites to a special Puma Tommie Smith event. For more ... Read Full Story

We’ve seen Nike and Adidas models that celebrate the upcoming Summer Olympics, but Puma is also working on some ideas. They have gotten together with US Olympic legend Tommie Smith to release this new Puma Clyde. They feature a gold upper with plenty of embossed logos, along with another pair of Puma Clyde’s, which feature a navy blue suede construction, along with gold laces and a 1968 Mexico City logo on the heel. No word on a release date but we’ll keep you updated. via STREEThing (more…) Read Full Story