For decades, dads were better known for cracking corny jokes than being purveyors of style. That all changed in the 2010s as the Tumblr trend known as 'Normcore' shone a light on the chunky function over flashier styles of years past.

From the Jason Mayden-designed Nike Air Monarch to Demna Gvasalia's stacked-up Balenciaga Triple S, the term 'Dad Shoe' ranges from low profile to high fashion. The craze has attracted admirers from Raf Simons to Kanye West, setting the bar for takes from the likes of Nike, New Balance, adidas, Versace and more.

Inspired by PUMA’s Icons of Speed, the Spirex is a new progressive runner made for bold streetwear choices. Its design synthesises various performance archive elements to form a fresher future-retro DNA. The outsole draws inspiration from runners’ spikes, while the upper is a reinterpretation of PUMA’s soccer and motorsport heritage. This execution features a mesh base with exciting and intricate 5D print details. Rubber overlays and molded details complete the shoe.