Revived once again from the Herzogenaurach archives, the PUMA Easy Rider trainer returns in true OG form in some updated colourways such as 'blazing blue'.
During the late 1970s and the early 1980s the world of running trainers started to change dramatically. The traditional gum soled running silhouettes of the previous decades from the likes of PUMA & adidas were amped up with new advancements in sole technology, super lightweight designs and different types of grip that could be used for various running surfaces. The simplistic
suede silhouettes were replaced with traction soles for superior stability like PUMA's legendary Federbein sole which looked more like something you would traditionally see on a moulded stud football boot. PUMA's Rider series saw the German sportswear brand go all in with one of the most innovative running trainer series of all time. Whilst other sportswear brands were still trying to make a name for themselves in the running trainer world, PUMA were setting the bar. The PUMA Easy Rider OG trainer was all about creating a running shoe that would prevent the most injuries for its wearer. Manipulating the stress points and adding optimal support to the design, the original Cat Family trainer now returns to its spiritual home.
Above: The PUMA Easy Rider OG Wild trainer in blazing blue/Parisian blue now available from 80s Casual Classics.
First introduced in 1977, the same year the Sex Pistols would release one of the greatest punk albums of all time, it was the Easy Rider that started a new legacy of running trainer innovation from PUMA. Closely followed by the Joy Rider, the Rockette, the Whirlwind & the Sky Rider which were also released in the late 1970s. The Easy Rider wasn't just a cool looking late 70s shoe though, it went through vigorous testing with PUMA even drafting in the help of Dr. Ronald Riggs, a long distance running coach from San Jose State as their chief technical consultant. The focus was all about the stress points, specifically of long distance runners with the introduction of shock absorbing rubber studs to the sole also known as the Federbein sole which would become a key feature of PUMA running trainers throughout the 1980s. 
Above: The PUMA Easy Rider OG Wild trainer in off white now available from 80s Casual Classics. Now revived once again from the Herzogenaurach archives, the late 1970s runner returns in true OG form in updated colourways such as 'blazing blue' & 'off white'. Featuring a mixture of suede and mesh uppers, the slimline silhouette features classic cat branding to the sidewalls alongside the signature PUMA form stripe. An EVA midsole ensures all day comfort with the original Federbein sole of the late 1970s model maintaining its retro appeal. Shop the very latest PUMA trainer releases now at 80s Casual Classics via the links.
