In the 70’s, Warrior basketball sneakers were a much sought after status symbol in China. After they became no longer objects of desire. Now a young Chinese-born graphic design student of Helsinki decided first to photograph those who, in China, still wear them (elder and poor villagers doing physical labour) and then to gather all pictures and publish them in a book, released in limited edition.

The book will be sold in a special packaging along with a pair of original Warrior sneakers. Shumeng Ye tries to redefine the idea of the label “Made in China”.
A very interesting project and it’s always good to remind people what was out there. Colette will have the pack in stock soon.

Out of their archives from 1971, Puma presents the Basket 70’s series, which pays homage to city’s that won the NBA championships during the 1970’s.
” This shoe is based around the inspiring win from the Super Sonics, who ripped up the court to win their first winning season (47-35). Utilising the team colours of green, yellow and white and featuring the Seattle skyline as used on the Super Sonics logo, this Basket will be joined by a host of other champions, which Puma is yet to drop.” Via Sneaker Freaker.
Puma will be releasing more cities in this series, we’ll keep you posted!

Although it resembles other Puma sneakers from the recent YO! MTV Raps series, this Puma Basket 68 Print is actually inspired by comic book illustrations from the early ‘70s. The shoe reflects the bright and crazy colors of early comics, at that time mainly characterized by Roy Lichtenstein. The shoes sport this wild pattern on the inside and out. They come in two colorways – the multi colored one with a black/grey liner, and a black/grey with the wild colors on the inside.
They are now available at Overkill. After the jump some more detailed images of both sneakers.