A$AP Rocky and PUMA have announced the Straycat, a new silhouette inspired by a trail icon from the PUMA archive and handpicked by Rocky himself. Already seen on stage during his latest US tour, the shoe returns with rugged upgrades including a Vibram sole, tire-inspired traction, and technical detailing throughout.

As PUMA’s Creative Director for over three years, Rocky regularly visits the PUMA Archive to find silhouettes that speak to him. The 2005 Ouninpohja Explorador II was one of those styles, carrying its signature tire tread and outdoor details forward. Rally racing runs through its DNA, with aggressive wrap-up soles and bold material mixes now reimagined with Vibram-enhanced compound rubber, hand-distressed materials, and a double lacing configuration. This marks Vibram’s first true co-branded outsole, with a cat set near the toe.

I wanted to rename the shoe Straycat,” said Rocky. “The name captures the spirit of the outlier, built for rugged terrain racing, now living on the streets. This 2005 icon returns with style and we’ve reengineered it for the future.

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The A$AP Rocky x PUMA Straycat is available at PUMA.com, PUMA retail stores, and select accounts.