Puma is launching a new SpongeBob SquarePants collection with Paramount Consumer Products. The collection consists of several Puma sneakers inspired by SpongeBob's most well-known characters. The collection highlights the ‘River FV,’ the ‘RS-Slide,’ the ‘Future Rider,’ and the ‘Suede.’
The Puma x SpongeBob line also includes a variety of athleisure wear for both adults and kids, including printed leggings, an embroidered T7 tracksuit, and kids' graphic T-shirts with SpongeBob and Patrick motifs. On the adult side, the apparel selection consists of a similar tracksuit, a graphic T-shirt, a printed polo shirt, and shorts. Accessories include a bucket hat and a crossbody bag.
The Puma x SpongeBob collection will arrive on March 17 in stores and online.
Cartoon-Themed Performance Shoes
Puma Introduces a New ‘SpongeBob SquarePants'-Themed Collection
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