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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... Read Full Story
Tommie Smith is best known for his silent yet powerful actions at the 1968 Mexico City games, in which he raised his fist in solidarity against racism against blacks in the US and abroad. Puma has taken it upon itself to start a line which pays homage to Smith, and have dubbed it appropriately, the Silent Gesture Pack. They are set to release anytime now in France and at other accounts worldwide. via euKicks.
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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... Read Full Story
