Retro Puma sneakers in the style check: Are the classics from the past convincing?

Sneakers are everywhere. The stylish slippers have been part of a casual streetwear outfit, like hoodies or sweatpants, for years. When it comes to street shoe fashion, Puma has been involved since the 1990s. From the tranquil Middle Franconia, Speedcat & Co. conquered the world and made the striking predator famous and unmistakable as a trademark. Sneakers are still part of the lifestyle today. They are now worn on festive occasions as well as during basketball or in the office.

Puma has reissued three of its classics. You can find out how comfortable H-Street and Speedcat are in everyday life and what else there is to say about the colorful sneakers from Herzogenaurach in our little sneaker test. On the test bench, or rather underfoot, were the Speedcat in fiery red, which was once developed as a motorsport shoe, and a racing shoe that 100-meter world record holder Usain Bolt would really enjoy . The shoes couldn’t be more different. One is soft and comfortable, the other is light as a feather and dynamic.

The H-Street is reminiscent of a sports shoe for sprinters or middle-distance runners. The black rubber sole is flat as a board, decorated with suggested nubs without profile (and function). Sporty mesh adorns the foot on the top. The H-Street in size US 9.5 weighs only 364 grams. When we slip it on, we are surprised at how soft it feels on the inside. We found the cut to be rather narrow. And as sporty as the H-Street looks, it also feels outside. Instead of a sofa feeling, your feet make almost direct contact with the asphalt. There is still a piece missing from the barefoot shoe. Nevertheless, the arch of the foot is challenged properly. After a few trips, even those who are less experienced with barefoot feet will get used to it. In the Jamaican national colors, H-Street is an eye-catcher, and not just in autumn. The warm yellow goes perfectly with dark street outfits. Alternatively, the stylish sports sneaker is also available as a negative in black with a yellow sole and in five other styles. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, it’s your own fault.

The 2025 H-Street brings horsepower and class to the road. The styles are just as impressive as the high-quality workmanship. With these extremely sporty sneakers, Puma has made the leap from the career path to the lifestyle.

After its launch in the late 1990s, the Speedcat was a success not on the track, but in motorsports. According to Puma, it should be flat and straightforward. Well, it doesn’t get much flatter than H Street. But it’s true: the Speedcat’s rubber sole is also flat and has even less grip than its sporty brother. It was pulled quite far up at the heel. The rest is pure Puma. The predator logo on the instep, three gold icons, the classic two-color design with the distinctive stripes inside and outside. Absolutely beautiful. And what would that be? without an upper made of chic faux leather? The seams also make the usual high-quality impression. The Speedcat feels soft and cozy on the inside. Despite the generous weight of around 760 grams (size US 10), we didn’t have a problem with our legs when we wore them in everyday life.

The Speedcat is a sneaker that is absolutely suitable for everyday use and lives up to its role model from the 1990s. Retro and motorsport fans will find the stylish shoe a companion that goes best with a classic jeans look.