First Look At The Skepta x PUMA Skope Forever

The UK rapper lands his first signature shoe.

Matt Varga May 13th, 2024 (updated)

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Skepta already made his mark on the sneaker industry before signing with PUMA in 2022. His work with Nike, particularly his Nike Air Max 97 collaboration, remains highly sought after and highly influential; comparisons were made to the Joe Freshgoods New Balance 1000 just last month. It made the news of his PUMA deal in 2022 somewhat bittersweet, signalling the end of an incredibly fruitful partnership yet promising a new one, likely with more creative control. We’re now getting first looks at the fruits of that relationship with Skepta’s PUMA Skope Forever.

An entirely new model, the first thing that jumps out in the PUMA Skope Forever’s design is the segmented, wavy overlays that run over the upper. Reflectively iridescent, they loop around the shoe’s full profile, leaving abstractly shaped holes that reveal black mesh underneath. Both of those design concepts are continued underfoot, where the midsole takes on its own jagged, curvy shape. Smack in the middle of that traction unit, a chrome patch adds some Y2K appeal that peeks out when these are viewed from the side.

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The iridescence and metallic notes here reflect themes he explored during his time with the Swoosh, but additionally call back to the thermal, rainbow imagery of his last solo album, “Ignorance Is Bliss.” That connection is only made stronger by the alternate yellow and orange laces this shoe arrives with, a special edition touch continued with the all-chrome shoebox.

As of writing, the Skepta x PUMA Skope Forever launches in Europe on May 18th, commanding a €200 price tag. As of writing, stateside release info remains unclear. Keep an eye on this page for the latest details as they emerge, and take a closer look at this upcoming shoe ahead.

Elsewhere on the collab front, we got news of the Nigel Sylvester Jordan 4 RM last week alongside some close-up images.

WHERE TO BUY

Skepta x Puma Forever

SKU: 397066-01

RETAIL PRICE: $200

RELEASE DATE: May 18, 2024

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in the music world, video editing and writing coverage primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers eventually led him to switching over to the footwear side of things. An avid collector, his time in the hobby stretches back more than a decade. Though always a contentious argument, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-up. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.