Puma Wmns Suede Platform Double FS 'Ivory Black Gum'
Colorway: Frosted Ivory/Black/Almond · Style code: 395225-03 · Release date: June 22, 2023 · Price: $92 · Availability: Available now
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Three elements define this women's platform pair: a frosted ivory suede upper, black trim and an almond-coloured gum sole underneath. The Double FS version rides a raised midsole, so the shoe gains height and a blockier stance next to the flat original. It came out on June 22, 2023. Ivory is a half step warmer than white, which keeps the upper from looking clinical against the gum, and the black is there to hold enough contrast that all three tones stay separate.
Gum bottoms are the detail that ages a sneaker in a good direction. They start pale amber and darken with wear, so the contrast against a light upper softens over months instead of degrading. On a platform that effect is more visible, because there is simply more sole to look at. The trade for the extra height is weight and a stiffer roll through each step, which is why shoes like this get bought for the look more than the mileage. Ivory nap will need attention at the toe and along the sole line, and the black trim gives you a reference point for how far the rest has drifted.