The 40th Anniversary of the original Ghostbusters film continues in 2024. With the global success of the franchise's fifth entry, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, released in theatres earlier this year, it's safe to say that in 2024, "if there's something strange in your neighborhood," you're still gonna call Ghostbusters! Forty years later, Ghostbusters' legacy is cemented in history, with a crossover appeal to all generations. Now set for later this year, Ghostbusters will be back with another footwear collaboration to end their anniversary with a bang or a bust, per se.
After seeing the franchise team up with Timberland on a duo of Premium 6-inch Boots, they have now tapped Puma for their next collaborative effort. Puma will become the sixth footwear brand to collaborate with Ghostbusters since A Bathing Ape did so in 2009. Thanks to friends and family of the GB squad, we have a first look at some of what's to come from the Ghostbusters x Puma collection.
The Ghostbusters x Puma Collection will feature a special edition Puma Suede and a jacket. The Puma Suede comes in a black, olive, and green colorway, sporting a black-based leather upper. A distressed tongue and toe add a worn-in element to this pair. The Puma Formstrip logo in olive green dresses the sides, while the midsole is split between olive and lime green.
The Puma branding on the sides, the tongue patch, and the back heel tab come in red, in the same font used on the Ghostbusters jumpsuits, labeling each member's last name prominently on the chest patch. Fat, black laces feature a thin white lace in-between, finished off by green lacetips. Additional details include glow-in-the-dark Ectoplasm stains throughout the upper, and the phrase Are You A God? famously said during the rooftop scene in the original film, is printed on the bottom of the translucent outsole. Other items are not confirmed but will probably be added to this collection as its release draws near.
The Ghostbusters x Puma Collection is set to release in Fall 2024 through Puma and select retailers in-store and online. Sizing and retail price are to be announced. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app for the latest updates on this release and more from the sneaker and streetwear world.
Ghostbusters x Puma Suede
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