Tommie Smith Puma Suedes
Posted by Nick Engvall | Nov 18, 2008|
In 1968, one of the most iconic images of the complicated times that are known as the Civil Rights Movement, was Tommie Smith raising his clenched fist, covered by a black glove, while receiving his gold medal in the Mexico City Olympics. 40 years later, Puma pays tribute to Tommie Smith with a pair of Puma Suedes. Each colorway of the Suede receives a subtle all over print of the clenched fist image that made such a huge statement forty years ago. The heel tab also features the a gold colored “Mexico 1968″ which pays tribute to the athletic accomplishments of Tommie Smith in those Olympic games. A well executed and appropriate tribute to one of the most memorable statements made, in the name of human rights. These are available now at Mita. |
Tommie Smith Puma Suede
Tommie Smith Puma Suede
Tommie Smith Puma Suede
Tommie Smith Puma Suede
Tommie Smith Puma Suede
Tommie Smith Puma Suede
Nov 18, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Wait…what about John Carlos??? He threw up the black power salute along with Tommie Smith and was stripped of his medals so how come no kicks for John?
Nov 18, 2008 at 3:39 pm
THESE ARE PLAYA !
Nov 18, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I like this shoes man, i love puma
Nov 18, 2008 at 3:44 pm
My favorite sports photo of all times! I have that poster in my bedroom. It reminds me to be strong everyday in life. Much Love to puma for reppin Tommie Smith and a BIG shot out to John Carlos too. U guys inspire me every morning.
Nov 18, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Yiszur! Definitely need to cop when I find ‘em.
Nov 18, 2008 at 4:36 pm
they r ok
Nov 18, 2008 at 4:44 pm
them black one’s are ICE, FIRE, SIKK, DOPE, FRESH,
Nov 18, 2008 at 4:49 pm
I dont even rock Puma’s but I could get down with these. I like both pair
Nov 18, 2008 at 5:29 pm
only complaint is the bottom sole… It is wack, I know it’s the only the sole but man it looks like a kitchen shoe for dish washers
Nov 18, 2008 at 5:48 pm
They Str8
Nov 18, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Tommie won gold, and was on top of the podium. John wasn’t. That’d be my guess. Or maybe John didn’t want to participate?
Nov 18, 2008 at 9:19 pm
dont wear pumas but these are pretty clean
Nov 19, 2008 at 3:27 am
fresh i like these
Nov 19, 2008 at 10:04 am
these are sick.
Nov 19, 2008 at 12:20 pm
wow ; im def gonna get .. freshh
Nov 19, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Nov 19, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Man, PUMA have been putting out some really interesting and eye catching kicks as of late. I’m glad the Swoosh ain’t the only one on their game as of late.
Dec 17, 2008 at 9:11 pm
How can i buy them?