Our verdict
As a modern reinterpretation of the classic PUMA Smash, the tennis-inspired silhouette is transformed with a premium synthetic nubuck upper, upgraded sole unit, and an improved fit. While the PUMA Smash v2 weighs a little heavy, its comfort, budget-friendly price tag, quality, stylish design, and gorgeous colorways delighted most wearers.
Pros
- Gewebte PUMA Motivabzeichen badge
- Affordable
- Comfortable fit
- Remarkable quality
- Appealing recycled
- Easy to clean upper
- Available in several colorways
Cons
- Heavy rubber sole
Who should buy the PUMA Smash v2
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- A shoe with outstanding quality yet wallet-friendly is what you are after.
- You like wearing footwear of the same model but in different colorways.
- A pair of sneakers that matches well with both casual and athletic outfits is what you prefer.
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The PUMA Smash v2 Buck is a tennis-inspired men’s sneaker with sizes ranging from US 5 to 14 in D Medium (Standard) width. It has a lace closure system with tonal, flat T-shirt laces that offers a customized fit to wearers.
The collar is well-padded, bringing wearers extra comfort. Considering its tennis shoe heritage, the Smash v2 Buck gives wearers adequate hold and support.
Style of the PUMA Smash v2
This nubuck version of the PUMA Smash v2 shoes radiates similar retro styling as other Smash versions. This tennis-inspired low-top shoe features clean nubuck upper with Puma's signature Formstrip to the sides and PUMA’s Jumping Cat logo on the lateral side, tongue, midsole, and heel.
Equipped with versatility, the PUMA Smash v2 Buck would look great for any style may it be casual or sporty.
Notable features
The PUMA Smash v2 Buck is one of the many modern-day renditions of the iconic tennis-inspired PUMA Smash sneakers. Since it was released as part of the PUMA Smash collection, it retains key features that could easily associate with the original PUMA Smash shoe.
This Buck version got its name "Buck" primarily because it is the nubuck counterpart of the leather-based PUMA Smash v2 shoes. This version did away with the usual leather and replaced it with premium synthetic nubuck, resulting in a premium and upgraded look.
History of the PUMA Smash v2
Since its founding in 1948 by Rudolf “Rudi” Dassler, the PUMA brand remains a top player in the sneaker industry up to this day. Equipped with decades-long of expertise and solid audience market and followers, the German sneaker brand continuously produces and manufactures both performance-focused footwear and lifestyle-based ones.
PUMA Smash is a classic sneaker that was originally for sports but transitioned into a lifestyle sneaker - a tennis shoe turned lifestyle model. It debuted in 1968, and it received a retro release from the brand in 2015.
In 2017, PUMA upgraded this classic with improved materials and new technologies in the PUMA Smash v2. As with the original Smash, this, too, received countless renditions and colorways. The PUMA Smash v2 Buck is one example.
The PUMA Smash v2 Buck is basically the nubuck counterpart of the PUMA Smash v2, sunblaze uses leather as its primary upper material. The Buck version utilizes a premium synthetic nubuck upper, lace closure system, and rubber outsole.
Additional info
- The PUMA Smash v2 Buck also features a herringbone pattern tread that serves as the shoe's traction.
