Puma x One Piece sneaker collabs are known for their strong pirate-themed details, and this new one is no different. The Jolly Roger flag design personally drawn by protagonist Luffy sits atop the toe part and is rendered in white like the whole upper, except the red outsole. Naturally, this neutral image of the shoe reflects the “good” side; by hitting the sneaker with a flash of light, 3M accents appear, highlighting the “evil” concept. Half-and-half insoles and a complementary box underlines this motif, the latter juxtaposing artwork from series creator Eiichiro Oda with plain white paneling. Most recently, PUMA tapped Lauren London for a heartfelt tribute video to Nipsey Hussle.
Anime-loving wish list makers might have to make room for the latest pair in the collaboration between Puma and One Piece. Following the pirate ship-looking Cell Endura from August and the gold and silver-adorned Cell Venom from October of this year, the German apparel brand recently released the LQD Cell "Good vs Evil" as part of its collection that is centered around the Japanese manga series. The clean sillhouette supposedly represents the "good," but reveals the "evil" 3M accents when hit by light in the dark. The contrasting concept continues in the graphic insoles and complementary packaging, both of which feature the iconic art work of One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda. Hopefully, Puma makes the special LQD Cell available not only in through its Japanese website and select retailers for around $150.
