Puma Suede Classic Sneaker
Brand: Puma
· made by Puma SE
· Producer website ↗
Iconic suede sneaker, in production since 1968; one of Puma's best-selling lifestyle silhouettes.
Origin
Headquarters
🇩🇪Germany EU
German multinational sportswear company headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria; founded 1948 by Rudolf Dassler after splitting from his brother Adolf (Adidas).
Produced in
🇻🇳Vietnam
Like the vast majority of Puma footwear, the Suede Classic Sneaker is produced for the global market in Vietnam, Indonesia and Cambodia by contract manufacturers. Design and product development remain at the headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
Raw materials
Suede leather and rubber sole materials sourced internationally through Puma's supplier list (which is publicly disclosed).
Ownership
🇫🇷
Artémis SAS (Pinault family, ~29% — controlling shareholder)
— based in France
EU
Puma SE is publicly listed but the largest shareholder is Artémis SAS, the French Pinault family holding company (which also controls luxury group Kering). Puma was previously a Kering subsidiary; Kering distributed its Puma shares to Artémis in 2018. Headquarters and design remain in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
Information last updated 16 May 2026. Spotted an inaccuracy? Send a correction.