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# Heritage Sporty Footwear Packs
PUMA Launches the Rudold Dassler Legacy Collection for SS20

By Amy Duong | Published 2020-05-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dassler-legacy
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/5/puma-rudolf-dassler-legacy-collection-ss20-info) & [puma](http://www.puma.com/)

[PUMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-street-tf) launches a sneaker pack that celebrates its founder, Rudolf Dassler, naming it the Dassler Legacy collection. The pack spotlights some of the most notable silhouettes that have come from the brand's rich archival silhouettes. The brand was founded by Dassler in 1948 and continues to be strong until today.

The shoes that make up the new capsule celebrate the brand's history and the classic footwear silhouettes that made its way to the streets, court, and the track. The sneakers are all crafted from premium leather materials and include silhouettes including the Ralph Sampson Lo and Mid, the Fast Rider, the Sky Lo and Mid, the [Mirage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greater-zion), the [Capri](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks), Oslo City, and the Roma '98 sneaker. The color palette of the capsule is all white with contrasting details of blue, red, or green.

Image Credit: PUMA

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 71% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Heritage Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to celebrate their founding history and highlight classic silhouettes through collections that appeal to nostalgia.
- **Archival Reissues:** Opportunity to revive and update classic styles from a brand's past and appeal to both new and old fans.
- **Premium Material Sneakers:** Opportunity to offer and highlight high-quality leather or other materials in sneaker collections as a premium option.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear companies can tap into their archival designs and history to release reissues and vintage-inspired collections for a nostalgic and modern update.
- **Fashion Brands:** Fashion brands can collaborate with shoe companies or release their own collections that celebrate sneaker history through archival reissues or updated silhouettes with premium materials.
- **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can incorporate archival footwear designs into their collections as a way to appeal to nostalgia and showcase their knowledge and appreciation for sneaker history.

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