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PUMA and Magnus Carlsen Introduce Clyde Chess – a Chess-inspired Iconic Sneaker
Puma·
Global sports company PUMA has joined forces with Magnus Carlsen, the world's highest-ranked chess player, to launch a special edition sneaker paying tribute to the game of chess.
The Magnus Carlsen x PUMA Clyde Chess sneakers feature a unique design inspired by PUMA's classic Clyde model, infused with chess-themed elements. The sneakers sport a premium leather upper with a chessboard-like texture, along with suede accents, a foil-printed quarter PUMA logo with Magnus Carlsen's signature, and lace jewels resembling chess figures. The synthetic leather sock liner showcases a chess-themed design with the king and queen pieces on each shoe.
As part of the collaboration, PUMA is the official sports lifestyle partner for Chess.com's Champions Chess Tour. The limited-edition sneakers will be released during the live Champions Chess Tour broadcast on May 22, with a limited quantity available for purchase on puma.com.
PUMA is a renowned sports brand known for its performance and lifestyle products, distributed in over 120 countries worldwide.
Source: Puma