The Puma BMW X-Cat Disc is not the first sneaker inspired by a car. In 2000, Adidas and basketball player Kobe Bryant presented sneakers based on the Audi TT model, but they did not meet with an overly good response. Puma, on the other hand, created a much more pleasing design inspired by the GINA Light Visionary Model concept car that BMW introduced in 2008. It was the first ever shape-shifting car wrapped in fabric.
Sneakers Puma BMW X-Cat Disc nor are they the first sneaker they've made together Puma and BMW. Also in Slovenia two models are available BMW M Evo Speed and BMW M X-Cat, which are some kind of predecessors of the BMW X-Cat Disc model, the latter, in contrast to the mentioned ones, got rid of laces and took even more futuristic design.
By the way, The Puma Disc was the first men's sneaker without laces and appeared on the market long ago in 1992 or 1991.
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German brand sportswear and footwear brand Puma turned to the Munich studio to create the Puma BMW X-Cat Disc Designworks, a BMW subsidiary. Together they created silver sneakers made of super light material (borrowed from GINI itself, which is covered in fabric placed over meshes of metal wires that move) that fits the wearer like a second skin, and the laser-perforated front part offers additional ventilation.
The sole design was inspired by engine gears, and instead of laces, the sneaker uses a distinctive tightening ring. You can order them for approx. 120 euros.
Puma BMW X-Cat Disc Sneakers:
Concept vehicle GINA Light Visionary Model
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