Our verdict
For people looking for old-school Suede sneakers, the PUMA Suede Classic is a great choice. It's a consistently loved pair that has undergone enhancements since its beginnings. Its smooth suede, cool design, and sporty looks make it a fantastic choice for both young and old. Adding in the fact that the shoe is easily obtainable online and at a very wallet-friendly price, this kick is a true blessing.
Pros
- Classy
- Budget-friendly
- Supple all over
- Tons of colorways
- Talk of the town
- Honors the former model
- Meets expectations build-wise
- Great-fitting for her
Cons
- Restrictive (men's variant)
- Bleeds
Who should buy the PUMA Suede Classic
Retaining its basketball DNA, the Suede Classic provides a combination of sufficient multi-surface foothold and dependable support. It's the right PUMA footgear for you if:
- You prefer going sock-less while wearing a casual shirt over a pair of semi-skinny jeans.
- Affordable kicks, especially those with a classic design, are what you're after.
- You're a female sneakerhead looking for a snug PUMA kick that's also a Hollywood favorite.
Who should NOT buy it
If you've had a bad experience with shoes with bleeding uppers, try the Dunk Low from Nike. Also, for a more comfortable fit, consider the PUMA Smash v2 Buck instead.
Flash and substance in suede
Many users love the classic look of this sneaker from PUMA. Several of them link this quality to the shoe's premium-grade suede leather.
Beware the ink
A few users say that the color of the Suede Classic bleeds, which can stain your socks and jeans.
Lavish comfort in the PUMA Suede Classic
A considerable number of wearers find the PUMA Suede Classic super comfortable. Its cushy footbed and dreamy liner are the main culprits in this regard.
Reels in genuine flattery
Numerous users are extremely happy that they usually get compliments every time they go out in this sneaker.
A divisive fit
Its user base seems to be split on this one, being that the men's version is too narrow, while the women's variant fits just right.
Suede Classic: Respectful of heritage
Loyal PUMA fans continue to patronize the Suede Classic, as, according to them, the shoe stays true to its old model feel-wise.
The Suede Classic's rich history
From a warm-up basketball shoe in the '60s to a hip-hop street style kick in the '90s, the PUMA Suede Classic has been worn by many for generations. The introduction of this shoe to the sneaker world came ahead of its time. Instead of using the standard leather and canvas upper, PUMA’s ingenuity to use suede was something that rocked the shoe community.
Perhaps the defining moment of the PUMA Suede came in the 1968 Olympics. It was during the national anthem of America—when Tommie Smith, the 200-m gold medalist, and John Carlos, the bronze winner, performed their iconic Black Power salute. Beside their feet during the performance was the now ubiquitous PUMA Suede.
Fast forward to today, the current PUMA Suede Classic features a full suede upper on top of the well-known narrow suede tooling (just like in the original). It maintains its relevancy in the present time by having enhanced features.
A Hollywood darling
The Suede Classic is not to be sneezed at when it comes to Hollywood fame. Case in point: it was worn by the following celebrities:
- Margot Robbie (of Suicide Squad fame)
- Rihanna (Puma's Global Ambassador for Women Training)
- Dustin Hoffman (in the 1982 Hollywood movie Tootsie)
- Kylie Jenner
