Puma X Hello Kitty – a match made in trainer heaven

I’m not the kind of person who usually goes for celebrity or designer collaborations- generally I find them over-hyped and over-priced, and I can count on one hand the number of times I have genuinely wanted to own an item. However, the second the Puma X Hello Kitty collaboration found it’s way on to my radar I knew that this time I’d have to cave in- I’ve gone from the kind of girl who only ever wore trainers for exercise (a rare event in itself) to the kind of girl who wishes they were also acceptable as work shoes, therefore creating an absolute need for new sneaks complete with cult cartoon character, naturally. As the launch date for this collection loomed I found myself juggling finances and counting down to when I could make a pair mine- and launch day itself? There was much tension, I had to wait until I got home from work to place my order, by which time most places had already sold out of the sneakers. Thankfully ASOS had my back, with a pair left in my size. A little bit pathetic to get so excited over a cartoon cat and a pair of trainers? Maybe. But every once in a while you just have to go with your childish urges and need for casual comfort.
I’m really not an impulse purchase kind of girl- especially when it comes to things I don’t really “need”. I did worry that buyers remorse would kick in when the trainers arrived, but thankfully, when the cheerful red and white box arrived with it’s contents exceeding all expectations such fears vanished.

Trainers: Puma X Hello Kitty | Denim Shirt Dress: Zara

The attention to detail on these shoes is amazing, from the printed soles to the gold tipped laces. I did wonder how versatile I’d find a pair of red suede trainers, but having tried them on with this recently acquired Zara shirt dress and a pair of black opaques I’m fairly reassured that they’ll work with many a combination. This might not be the most fashion forward or considered outfit I’ve shown on the blog but a) this post is all about them shoes and b) it’s an accurate representation of how bothered I can be most weekends…

The collection came out a couple of weeks ago now and has pretty much sold out everywhere, I did notice Office Shoes (aff link) still have a couple of sizes in stock, and places like ASOS have the sweat pants and backpack still.

Did anyone else fall hard for this collaboration? It’ll probably be another decade at least until I get caught up in such hysteria again, until then you’ll find me happily stomping around in my red suede sneakers (although there is a part of me that wants to keep them box fresh and never worn, any one else get this?)

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7 comments for “Puma X Hello Kitty – a match made in trainer heaven

  1. They’re fab! I think we should all give in to childish urges more often. Being a grown up is boring, let’s celebrate the little things in life that make us smile, and admit that there is a little child in us all!
    xx

  2. OMG I love these so much, I’ve had my HK Dr Marten’s for years and I still love them and I’ve been thinking about getting these ones to as I’ve actually been looking for a red pair of shoes, you look so adorable in them though they were totally worth it! xoxo

    Cateaclysmic

  3. Hello kitty is not my thing at all, but I do love the colours and style of these!

    Hope you’re doing okay.

    Corinne x

  4. Those are so perfect! From far away you’d never know they were Hello Kitty themed and I think they look pretty awesome the way you’ve styled them. Plus trainers are really just the best for every day life xx

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  6. These are super cute and they look really striking with the dress! I’m not sure I’d buy them as I don’t wear trainers enough but they are pretty!

  7. AvatarKel

    These are ADORABLE! I can see why you were so excited by them!