Discover the Unique Puma R698 Mid "Sakura" by Ronnie Fieg

A revolutionary design, the collaboration between Ronnie Fieg and Puma brought forth the RF698 Mid "Sakura," introduced as a key piece in the Sakura pack alongside an R698 version. This design echoes the later phases of cherry blossom blooms, which typically last 7-10 days in Japan. Fieg's inspiration stemmed from a visit to Tokyo, where the enchanting cherry blossoms and the people's reverence for nature sparked the creation of the Puma Sakura collection. The blossoms transition from a vibrant cherry hue to a darker blue tone as they mature.

Artistic Craftsmanship and Inspired Design

Crafted with high-quality microperforated pigskin suede and featuring a stunning navy nubuck toe box, these Cherry Blossom Pumas flaunt a gradient midsole transitioning from navy at the toe to cherry at the mid-foot. This was not only a new silhouette collaboration between Ronnie Fieg and Puma, elevating the traditional R698 to a mid-top, but also marked Fieg's first use of a gradient midsole in his designs. Released at Kith stores and online in Spring 2015 as part of the Tokyo Sakura Collection, the RF698 Mid "Sakura" remains a design that Ronnie Fieg regards as a defining achievement. Available on Boxstock for aficionados and collectors.