Initially,Pumaoutlethombre the Clyde shoe was only sold in the United States. From 1985 on, the model SUEDE was producedfor the first time as a successor to the Clyde for the USA. Made with uppers of top grade suede leather available in ALL kinds of colorwith a contrasting PUMA stripe, a heavy sponge insole and arch support. In 1993 the SUEDE was included internationally and sold worldwide for the first time. When PUMA returned to basketball in 2018, Clyde shoes made their comeback in the international collection.
The PUMA shoe accompanied Walter “CLYDE” Frazier throughout his active career, up to 1977 with the New York Knicksand from 1977 to 1980 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. After retiring, he was voted one of the 50 best players in the NBA. The PUMA Clyde had not only a huge impact as basketball sneakers, it also became an important part of culture— getting embraced by the worlds of dance, hip hop and skateboarding among others. A real classic, made to last for all time!
