Puma’s Wild ’90s-Inspired Sneaker Gets an Outdoorsy New Look
It looks like nothing else in the brand's catalog.
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Earlier this year, Puma debuted the Cell Geo 1 and already it's been a popular canvas for reinterpretations, especially within the fashion industry.
However, for its latest take on the '90s-inspired silhouette, Puma flies solo with arguably the most attractive version so far.
Puma's Cell Geo 1 lands in an earthy new colorway. - Credit: End Clothing
Cell service
In the mid-to-late '90s, Puma began developing its Cell cushioning system for running shoes. Instead of your standard foam midsole, the tech utilized interconnected hexagonal cells to help absorb impact while also providing support.
The Cell Geo 1 is not a reissue of any one particular shoe but an homage to that era of the brand's sneakers. Instantly recognizable by its chunky, chevron-filled heel and layered upper, the silhouette looks unlike anything in Puma's current catalog and with an industrial design edge.
Debuting earlier this year, the Cell Geo 1 builds off of its '90s Cell midsole tech for a completely brand-new silhouette. - Credit: End Clothing
Earth to Puma
This newest variant in Galactic Dust & Loden leans into an outdoor aesthetic rather than a streetwear one like its predecessors. Structurally and materially, the shoe doesn't change. It features olive-colored suede uppers and a mesh Formstrip logo down the center.
On top of that layered design are black leather overlays that tie the silhouette together. The leather continues up top, outlining the collar and eyestays, tracing back down to the heel.
This new version in Galactic Dust goes olive green on the suede uppers for an outdoor-inspired look. Meanwhile, black leather overlays give the sneaker an elevated appeal. - Credit: End Clothing
As for the indelible chunky heel, Puma gives it a brownish-maroon hue to tie the motif together. - Credit: End Clothing
While the forefoot base is rather straightforward, the heel is the obvious headlining feature here. Colored in a brownish-maroon, the structural unit has an exaggerated flair that nods back to the '90s when sneakers often featured more unexpected designs.
In spite of the earthy vibe of these shoes, I would traverse too many trails. The rubber outsole is undoubtedly capable of handling your everyday needs but it's not built for the wilderness.
While this isn't a hiking shoe, the rubber outsole makes it a solid everyday sneaker. - Credit: End Clothing
Price and availability
The Cell Geo 1 in Galactic Dust & Loden is expected to land on Puma's website in a couple of weeks. Right now, you can grab a pair from End Clothing for $185.
Puma Cell Geo 1 Sneaker
About the Author: Ethan Brehm is an associate editor at Gear Patrol writing about footwear, watches, spirits, EDC and more. When he's not shopping for his next G-Shock, he spends his time watching movies and planning a future road trip with his family. He firmly believes CDs sound better than vinyl.
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