Introduced in 1999, the Speedcat was especially designed for Formula 1 (featuring a fireproof lining), and the following year, Puma released it as a lifestyle shoe. It’s almost three decades later, and the shoe is more popular than ever. Since its re-release in 2024, the Speedcat has been ranked third in Lyst’s “Hottest Products”, it’s gotten 10 collaborations as well as new takes of the shoe like the Speedcat ballet iteration, the Speedcat mule and the Speedcat wedge.

The Speedcat is having a remarkable run, but we’re always on the hunt for new silhouettes that we can add to the rotation.

A new release from Pharrell Williams and adidas, the Vario Flat Earther in this faux suede iteration is basically a slipper turned into a shoe. Inspired by a yoga silhouette, the 2004 Yoga Vario, the shoe design explores themes of groundedness and balance. We assume that Pharrell has not suddenly decided to venture into conspiracy theories, he’s more likely nodding to how close these shoes are to the ground.

A more whimsical iteration of the Speedcat, the Puma Bella Mina is the new girl on the block. It features a similar shape to the Speedcat but takes on a more hyperfeminine approach. The double-lace with ribbon detail makes it more of a cute and girly statement shoe.

The Speedcat’s edgier sister, the Puma Mostro brings forward a slim, low-profile silhouette with a futuristic attitude with its spiked soles and asymmetrical Velcro straps. Smartly named Mostro (Italian for “monster”), the avant-garde design is for the girls that want a comfortable but equally bold shoe.

The adidas Tokyo goes way back. This running silhouette was first introduced for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics – an exclusive to the athletes. Nine years later, adidas released it for the rest of the world. It has an easy-to-wear slim silhouette with a distinctive X-shaped crosshatch on the back.

One more heritage runner, the Gator Run was once an athletic turf shoe but has now been redesigned into a lifestyle silhouette. It’s got a retro feel without looking outdated and its fun bold colourways are a zesty addition to the rotation.

A silhouette made for fighting, the adidas Taekwondo is literally for the streets. Bringing a martial arts heritage into a lifestyle construction, the Taekwondo’s sleek slip-on design makes for an effortless yet cool addition to your wardrobe.