Double Tap to Zoom

The Puma Speedcat was once everywhere, you couldn’t turn a corner without spotting the ultra-slim sneaker. Now, it’s getting a second wind, and in a pretty new form, no less.

Enter the Speedcat Go Sheer.

This time, Puma’s not just leaning into nostalgia, they’re remixing it. The Speedcat Go Sheer brings the same motorsport-inspired lines and impossibly sleek profile, but with a Mary Jane twist that’s straight out of the current sneaker playbook. 

Think Samba Mary Jane energy, but run through Puma’s filter, sheer mesh and that instantly recognizable strap. 

It’s playful without being precious and sporty without feeling like a costume. You get all the Y2K energy, minus the try-hard vibes. It’s a summer shoe if there ever was one. Especially in this “fresh water” colorway. It’s wholeheartedly refreshing.

There’s something quietly subversive about taking a sneaker that used to scream “track day” and making it feel at home in a gallery, at brunch, or just stomping around the city.

Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.

Don’t call it a comeback, the Speedcat Go Sheer is proof Puma knows how to keep a classic in rotation, and maybe even outdo the competition at their own game. 

Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit our SHOPPER page and subscribe to the newsletter for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.

We Recommend
  • The Whitaker Group’s PUMA Era Starts With an Echo (& New-Old Sneaker)
  • How Salehe Bembury Cooked up His Best PUMA Sneaker Yet (EXCLUSIVE)
  • A$AP Rocky’s Tour Is Actually a PUMA SS27 Preview
  • In Plush Suede, ASAP Rocky's PUMA Is a Pretty MF
  • PUMA's Most Classic Sneaker Is a Dapper Vibram-Soled Dress Shoe Now
What To Read Next
  • Seven Best Sneaker Releasing this Week
  • Nike's Flagship Dad Sneaker Looks Back to Jelly Shoes
  • These Shades Are Cause For Late-Summer Lens Envy
  • New Balance Just Built a Gray Dad Shoe For the Future
  • You’ll Only Find This Scrumptious New Balance Dad Shoe in Japan
  • A Suit Made of T-Shirts Has No Business Looking This Good