The PUMA GV Special returns for 2024 in new colors and with maximum comfort.

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Once a dominant force on the court, the legacy of tennis and fashion icon Guillermo Vilas lives on.

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The GV Special from PUMA's legendary archive has been reissued in new colors and with increased comfort.

It features tumbled leather construction, a perforated toe box for breathability, and gold lettering on the outer material.

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The GV Special is also known for its ultra-thick sole, which provides additional cushioning and is one of the shoe's distinctive design features.

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Originally launched in the 80s under the name PUMA California, the training silhouette was included in the PUMA catalogs as universal described, defined by its adaptability for indoor and outdoor use and its distinctive midsole.

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The name of the shoe comes from the California construction method, which combines the upper material with the sole, and was later renamed GV Special in honor of Argentinean Grand Slam winner Guillermo Vilas.

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Although they were not soccer players, tennis champions like Vilas were associated with soccer casuals and the terrace subculture, which combined premium performance models such as the GV Special with dark, straight-cut jeans.

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The PUMA GV Special is available from April 6, 2024 in the “White” color variant and from May in the “White/Navy” version at selected retailers such as Asphaltgold.

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