![Puma x Tommie Smith | \"Silent Gesture\" Pack](http://www.eukicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/tommie-smith-puma-1.jpg "Puma x Tommie Smith | \\"Silent Gesture\\" Pack")
One of the most memorable political statements made by an Olympic was at the Mexico City games in 1968 by US athlete Tommie Smith. Smith raised his fist in solidarity against racism against blacks in the US and abroad. French urban culture group La MJC has organized an evening to celebrate Smith and mark the introduction of a line of kicks by Puma honoring him. 50 free passes are up for grabs to event transportation not included. As an added benefit De La Soul will perform live. The kicks are set to release very soon in France and around the globe.
![Puma Suede \"Firecracker\"](http://www.eukicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/puma-suede-firecracker-1.jpg "Puma Suede \\"Firecracker\\"")
Just weeks in to the Spring season thoughts of summer are already dominating the mind. Summer brings many things, from travel to summer hot spots, summer jobs, and a needed break from school. In the US summer also brings the 4th of July a time set of firecrackers. A pair of Puma Suede has been inspired by the summer time tradition in a firecracker red color combo. At this time the release date, so check your sneaker shop for more info.
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One of the most recognized political gestures to take place in Olympic history in 1968 when the American track athlete Tommie Smith Held his fist in the air while barefoot on the first place podium during the playing of the national anthem. He was banned for his political statement, which called attention to oppression faced by black people during the era. Adidas is honoring Smith a collection of Suedes, which feature a fist monogram. The first pair in black will release latter this month while the Red Suede will release in August 2008.
![Puma Suede \"Tetris\"](http://www.eukicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/puma-suede-tetris-pack-3.jpg "Puma Suede \\"Tetris\\"")