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The Adidas Samba might be the most prominent low-profile sneaker on the market right now, but it’s far from the only one. In fact, we have it on good authority that a different silhouette entirely—courtesy of Adidas’ longest-standing German rival, no less—is poised to knock the Samba off its low-slung pedestal.
Word on the straße is that the Puma Speedcat OG, released at the tail-end of the ’90s and favored by European tourists ever since, might have the horsepower to finally supplant its better-known sibling as the dainty sneaker of choice for chronically online dudes the world over. So if the thought of sweating through another season in Sambas makes you anxious, consider Prime Day a happy reminder to explore your options: at this very moment, the Speedcat is 25% off on Amazon, a timely discount on the buzziest Sneaker of Summer contender yet.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Speedcat by name, you’re probably familiar with its barely-there look, which has endeared it to style mavericks like A$AP Rocky and agenda-setting brands like Balenciaga. Despite its growing number of left-field fashion cosigns, though, the Speedcat is every bit as functional as its Three Stripes counterpart.
It was originally developed as a fireproof F1 sneaker (no, really), which is as demanding a charge as it sounds. And while we probably wouldn’t recommend taking a modern-day version out for a spin on the track, the best of the reissued silhouettes, in classic black and cadmium red, otherwise live up to the original’s standards. Both feature suede-and-leather uppers with grippy rubber outsoles and discreet logo hits by the toes—enough details to provoke a few knowing head turns, but not so much to stop innocent passersby in their tracks.
The Speedcat’s most important redeeming quality, at least for GQ readers, is a familiar one: good ol’ versatility. If our timeline is any indication, it looks just as killer with big jeans as it does tiny shorts, plus anything else you’d otherwise wear with Sambas—or the preferred light-of-sole steppers in your current rotation.
All that for $75? We’re Prime Day skeptics by nature, but the big guy upstairs (that’s Jeff Bezos, not god) might’ve just delivered a deal menswear fans can actually rally behind.
Prime Day FAQ
What are the best menswear brands on Amazon?
For affordable fashion across the board, Amazon’s got the goods. If you’re after basics, look to tried-and-true labels like Gildan, Calvin Klein, Russell Athletic, and Kirkland Signature. On the footwear front, you’ll find everything from Adidas sneakers to Red Wing boots to Allen Edmonds dress shoes. The watch selection is equally stacked, with classics from Casio, G-Shock, Seiko, and even the occasional Tag Heuer. And when it comes to sunglasses on Amazon, don’t sleep on Ray-Ban, Chimi, and Oakley. With more and more inventory from Shopbop (Amazon’s fashion-focused subsidiary) making its way onto the platform, Amazon’s menswear lineup is deeper than you’d expect.
Do I need to be a Prime member to shop Amazon Prime Day?
Bad news on that front: You definitely need a Prime membership to avail yourself of the deals. (They get us all in the end, huh?) If you made it this far without signing up 1) Kudos! 2) Where do you panic-order your toilet paper? 3) You’ll probably be okay without a membership going forward. If you’re desperate to get in on the Prime Day cologne deals, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial here.
How long do the deals last?
For as long as we can remember, Prime Day has been a two-day event. Not this year. In 2025, you’ll have four full days to shop the breadth of Amazon’s discounts, which begin the morning of July 8 and end the evening of July 11.
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