PUMA Re-imagine The Roma Trainer in a Classic Suede
One of the most celebrated "big cat" silhouettes of all time, the PUMA Roma trainer now arrives back at its spiritual home in an updated suede version.
Trainers released as part of a major sporting event are usually pretty special. The Nike Wimbledon, the adidas Los Angeles, the adidas Montreal & the PUMA Roma were all originally released to coincide with the start of the likes of Wimbledon, the Olympics & European football tournaments. As adidas had already released the Rom, in celebration of the Rome Olympics in 1960, the Roma looked to the Euros football tournament in 1968 which was held in Italy to springboard their big cat shoes onto the beautiful game. At the height of the Dassler brothers' bitterly brotherly rivalry the Roma was a testament to the "one-upmanship" approach, not only to designing the very best trainers, but also promoting it on a global stage at a major sporting event. After various re-releases over the last near 60 years, the PUMA Roma trainer is now re-imagined in classic suede for 2026.
Above: The PUMA Roma Suede trainers in off white now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Although the PUMA Roma trainer may have officially launched in 1968, its definitely got a certain 80s swagger about it. As punk merged into 'new wave' and expensive track tops took over the local youth clubs of the UK, the Roma's 1980s re-release saw the trainer find a new home among those with a penchant for rare trainers & European sportswear. Subtle updates and re-releases introduced the shoe to new wearers with the introduction of full tracksuits on the streets and jeans with trainers on the terraces. Initially introduced as a training shoe for athletes, it was the Roma's sporty looks that saw it become a popular trainer amongst the trainer fans of the 70s, the casuals of the 80s and the Britpoppers of the 90s.
Above: The PUMA Roma Suede trainers in navy now available from 80s Casual Classics.
The PUMA Roma trainer now arrives back at its spiritual home in an updated suede version for 2026. Featuring the classic archive silhouette from 1968, this latest version switches up the traditional leather uppers for suede. Other highlights include the signature t-toe detailing & toe bumper to the front with an extra grippy gum rubber outsole underfoot. Available in two classy colourways, off white & navy, the Roma is finished off with PUMA cat branding in gold foiling to the lateral sides & tongue. Shop the very latest PUMA trainer arrivals now at 80s Casual Classics via the links.
