The debate between Puma and Adidas fans over the superiority of their favored shoe brand has been left unresolved for one simple reason. Neither shoe company wants to break the mold on their classic designs, which would alienate their customers and ruin their reputation. Each shoe company is engaged in a cold war where they continue to improve their product’s comfort level and interior design without messing around with colorways, soles and flashy tongues. The Puma Clyde offered for autumn and winter of 2007 demonstrates this effort to continually remake an old classic.

The upcoming Clydes will come in five colorways including the white and red colors presented here and a subtle chestnut color. These shoes won’t sway an Adidas, Vans or other sneaker fan to switch to Pumas if they aren’t already inclined to do so. The Puma Clyde seems ideal for Puma fans who want to reignite their love for this brand.

I love these New Balance shoes. The white and brown colored versions have the tiny perforations for air ventilation. New Balance takes care of feet health and hygiene. I like the idea and experience of wearing shoes that allow breathing space for my feet. Atmos sells these wonderful sneakers for about 11,500 Japanese Yen currency.

The prints are hot favorites for the senior set. They are like coffee table eye candy as the sight is captivated by the crazy patterns.They afford the psychotic reaction in eye therapy. That may be one reason why psychedelic prints are hugely popular. Some brands like Burberry are based on milking the checks, plaids and geometric shapes for their eye catching abilities. The shoe with the check quilted pattern looks warm and inviting.

As always, the designers have the three basic age groups in mind. I think that in general, the white and brown editions are for the young adults. The patterned designs are good for retirees to laze around in and the vibrant colors are for the good brat pack. These gaudily colored boots are supposedly meant for hiking. I can imagine the splash of color they bring to the otherwise placid surroundings.

Most of us can agree that there are few apparel items that are as politically charge as sneakers. Distinctions between city gangs can be a matter of different colorways in the same pair of shoes. Nike Airs and Adidas Originals have allowed shoe lovers to express their allegiance to a certain shoe company and indirectly to public perception of that company. Ubiq has come out with the Grace which will be available in five distinct colors and feature complementary shapes along the outer sole for a subtle stylish touch.

I like the mixture of subtlety and simple style in the Ubiq Graces. Other descriptions of these shoes indicate a native touch in the complementary shapes but I think these simple crosses are harmless. People looking for a politically charged shoe should look elsewhere but take a second look at the Grace when they have come to their senses. These shoes are a higher class competitor to Adidas Stan Smiths and Rod Lavers so it’s worth a look if that is your aesthetic.