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The Puma Basket offers slickness at your feet. If you want cool, Puma now offers the Basket in so many different colorways and limited editions, you are guaranteed to find a pair you like!

Style

The Puma Basket II is Puma's leather version of the Puma Clyde. Though suede versions are also available, the only difference between the Basket and the Clyde is in the extra chunk of sole. The Puma Clyde is thinner, lighter, and slightly more narrow than the Basket.

Which is better? It's a matter of preference. The Puma Basket is more well-rounded than it's predecessor. It's the Clyde perfected.

Comfort

With more chunk, comes less flexibility. The Puma Basket offers you a solid pair of sturdy sneakers, but don't expect to win a marathon in them.

Design

If you are in the market for stylish sneakers, then look no further. The Basket is designed with cool in mind and it shows in the precision of its detailing. Chunky white soles is a must for sleekness. The leather upper used in most of it's latest editions is of good quality and it shows in the sheen when you tip the sneakers over.

Conclusion

If you've worn yourself out with the Puma Clydes, give the Puma Basket II a try. They both came out in the 70s and will live eternally onward. Thought your Clydes were too flat, narrow, or uneven? Go for the Clydes. They get an A+ for sneaker showmanship.