The streets are calling, and the answer roars back in blazing style, pthe PUMA Speedcat is back, laced in attitude and street energy. This time, the motorsport-inspired icon gets a global-meets-local remix with K-pop star Rosé, Amapiano front runner Young Stunna, and rising sensation Zee Nxumalo fronting the campaign like a high-octane pit crew for the culture.
What started as a nod to the racetrack has evolved into a lifestyle staple — low-profile, sharp in the toe, and slick on the heel. In its latest iteration, the Speedcat pulls up in a pale blue upper with a flash of bold orange on the Formstrip, reminiscent of vintage race-day adrenaline. But the twist? It’s not just about the race anymore. It’s about pace, presence, and personal flair.
Rosé, long known for her fashion-forward sensibility, serves cool tension in the campaign visuals. Seated in stillness with the Speedcat by her side, every frame holds a charge, as if she and the shoe are poised to break from idle into ignition. A blazing muscle car, a deep engine growl, and a subtle defiance in her gaze… this isn’t just a sneaker; it’s a state of mind.
But the real cultural drift happens when the lens shifts to Johannesburg, where Young Stunna and Zee Nxumalo throw down a uniquely South African spin. Set in a scrapyard full of nostalgia and raw textures, the campaign hits different — fusing is’khotane energy with new-school swag. Stunna’s laid-back cool meets Zee’s fierce femme power, making the Speedcat more than just footwear — it becomes a badge of bold identity.
Their presence in this campaign isn’t accidental. It’s a recognition of how sneaker culture is shifting — no longer rooted only in European runways or American ball courts, but also in Kasi corners, dusty lots, and vibey studio sessions where sound, fashion, and movement collide.
Retailing at R1,999, the new PUMA Speedcat drops on 24 July 2025, and you can cop your pair via PUMA.com, PUMA stores, Shesha, and Al Capone.
So whether you’re a Rosé minimalist, a Stunna trendsetter, or channeling Zee’s next-gen energy — one thing’s for sure: the Speedcat is back to burn rubber and rewrite the rules.
Start your engines. Street style season is about to go full throttle.