The Puma Clyde

As the cliche goes, the classics never go out of style, and one of the true classics is the Puma Clyde. As the legend goes, in 1973 Walt "Clyde" Frazier of the New York Knicks (named because of his similar gangster swagger as the male half of Bonnie and Clyde) requested a wider fitting version of Puma's suede basketball shoe. Puma obliged and the rest is history.

As with the man himself, the Clyde carries a certain New York City swagger. That brash but sophisticated cool; uncompromising yet extremely adaptable.

To be honest, the mere fact that it's suede is cool enough for me. Add to that it's extremely comfortable fit, this shoe fits the bill. For those looking for an alternative to Chuck Taylors but still want the history behind the shoes, the Puma Clydes are worth a look.

Now available in a myriad of colorways, choose a Clyde that fits your personal style.

- history of the Puma Clyde from sneakerfreaker.com
- photo from nicekicks.com and dilanchian.com.au