JAMES LEE THOMPSON

0 to shoe in 3 minutes…..

Material led circular initiative eliminating waste, time, resource and energy yet zero compromise on performance.

Was a pleasure to be part of the material strategy team consulting on this, looking into future strategy of footwear and longevity of technology.

The Cloud Surfer’s older sibling- more cushioning, more embroidered stability, still 100% recycled polyester upper with minimal layers of glue.

Also celebrating the sustainability initiative of DOPE DYE- saving 86% water compared to traditional dying.

Materials team led by me.

An uber lightweight, 100% Recycled Polyester woven jacquard made specifically to be lightweight yet strong.

Materials team led by me.

POP! The same Cloud we all love, with added comfort upper materials for extra stability. A hug for your feet

Materials team led by me.

How do you update an icon? Make it more sustainable! Reduced TPU overlays to allow for a circular afterlife in mono materiality.

Materials team led by me.

Material-Led upper in lightweight woven jacquard technology, with engineered breathability and colour integration.

Material team led my me.

100% recycled lightweight upper materials to accentuate the feeling of running on clouds with the new Helion foam geometry innovation in the outsole.

Materials team led by me.

Second collection for the biggest collaboration of 2024.

Materials team led by me.

Unveiled at Paris Fashion Week, the collaboration between South Korean brand POST ARCHIVE FACTION X ON showcases our highly technical ON materials in PAF statement silhouettes.

Footwear uses Athlete certified woven jacquards in 100% recycled polyesters, while Apparel uses equally certified high wicking fabrics also in 100% recycled content.

Both Footwear and Apparel material teams led by me.

Injecting life into the hiking boot world with a chromatic pop without compromise on the tech.

Recycled polyester engineered ripstop using a C0 DWR treatment. TPU mudguard replaced by a tight Bio-Dyneema and Polyester blend Woven Jacquard. Injected Nylon speedboard with 15% Carbon.

Materials team led by me.

The first upper in the industry to use coloured dope dye yarn in mass production- saving 90% less water and 85% less CO2 compared to standard virgin polyester with conventional dye. No biggie 💅🏼

A massive shift into colour and material led design. This is a movement, not a trend. Embrace it 👀

Materials Team led my me

Why do Adults get to have all the fun?!

What may look like a simple mini-me of the adult shoe actually involved a huge body of work in sourcing, costing and redefining our standard operating procedures. The result is something small and mighty!

Materials team led by me.

We took Carbon Emissions and made them into a shoe through industry leading innovation and collaboration. one step closer to a petrol-free future.

In our constant strive to reduce our carbon footprint, we managed to eliminate the bleaching and extra washing processes involved with dyeing. The result? Almost White sneakers with a clean conscience.

Materials team led by me

Back to Roger’s roots as a Caddie boy- the nostalgic mid top makes an appearance alongside our already iconic Roger Tennis series.

Materials team led by me.

Photos @Hypebeast

We reduced the whole show down to only 15 parts to excel in efficiency and sustainability. The upper is 100% recycled polyester too. Easy

Materials team led by me.

We experimented with hemp, indigo-dyeing methods and intricate stitchwork to celebrate Earth Day on this natural update to our iconic NOVA

Materials team led by me.

Ready for trail runs with this ultra-lightweight upper with a translucent TPU mesh, PFAS-free DWR treatment and 70% recycled content upper materials overall.

Materials team led by me.

Double decker! Extra clouds and plush engineered spacer mesh upper in 75% recycled content polyester, for a stable run from 5K to marathons.

Materials team led by me.

The biggest-selling On shoe in the range, given a well-deserved update with recycled materials

Materials team led by me.

Workout Time – super-lightweight yet durable upper materials in over 50% recycled content for ultimate stability for nimble movement

Materials team led by me.

It’s weird for a reason. Our athletes’ favourite training shoe – for its comfort, explosive take-off, and ultra-lightweight upper – features 100% of polyester from recycled content.

Materials team led by me.

The shoe you will never own – subscribe to Cyclon, run in the shoes, then when they are at their end of life, send them back and we will recycle them, turning them back into raw materials for the next Cyclon shoe.

On top of that, Cyclon uses bio-based nylon, made from castor beans as a raw material to create a fossil fuel-free shoe.

Ultra-lightweight woven jacquard upper in 100% recycled polyester – super-strong yet lighter than clouds, perfect for our highest-performing athletes’ shoe.

Materials team led by me.

Engineered directly with the GOAT himself (that’s the Greatest Of All Time…) with fully recycled content textiles denier-engineered for fast movement and durability.

Materials team led by me.

New year, new colourway.

PUMA ULTRA: high-tech woven jacquard technology infusing PU/CARBON/KEVLAR yarns to build a lightweight yet strong structure. High gloss solid branding on rubberised matte uber-thin PU protection skins.

All colour and materials by me.

Product design: @Thomasmace

Photography: @Soccerbible

Fast graphic woven into textile upper, because no one will see you coming at that speed!

PUMA ULTRA: high-tech woven jacquard technology infusing PU/CARBON/KEVLAR yarns to build lightweight yet strong structure. High-gloss solid branding on rubberised matte uber-thin PU protection skins.

All colour and materials by me.

Product design: @Thomasmace

Photography: @Soccerbible

BOO!

FUTURE: Built-in NETFIT technology, water-repellant polyester knitted upper. Uber-thin PU protection skin. 3D-knitted collar with integrated branding. Pebax tooling with reflective print coating.

PUMA ULTRA: high tech woven jacquard technology infusing PU/CARBON/KEVLAR yarns to build a lightweight yet strong structure. High-gloss solid branding on reflective TPU protection skins.

All colour and materials by me.

Product design: @Thomasmace

Photography: @Soccerbible

Materialized with the hybrid nature of all-day meets the trail, with durable wovens and hairy synthetic suedes, teamed with hand-crafted stitch details for the urban explorer

Materials team led by me.

Colour Blast to make a bold statement on the pitch

FUTURE: Built-in NETFIT technology water-repellant polyester knitted upper. Uber-thin PU protection skin. 3D knitted collar with integrated branding. Pebax tooling with electroplated coating.

PUMA ULTRA: high-tech woven jacquard technology infusing PU/CARBON/KEVLAR yarns to build lightweight yet strong structure. High gloss solid branding on rubberized matte uber-thin PU protection skins.

All colour and materials by me.

Product design: @Thomasmace

Photography: @Soccerbible

Puma’s lightest-weight football boot to date, weighing in at just 90 grams.

Ultra-thin textile warp knit upper, coated with uber-thin PU coating + print.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @thomas_mace

Photography: @soccerbible

Semi-matte calf leather with silicone printing X-ray. Semi-iridescent embroidered lateral branding. Metal mesh finish U-throat skin teamed with speckled lurex in performance laces. Ultimate haptic texture internal and external tongue.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @max_catteau

Photography: @soccerbible

Launch of ultra-tech performance textile upper to lead in the movement of material-led design.

PUMA ULTRA: high-tech woven jacquard technology infusing PU/CARBON/KEVLAR yarns to build lightweight yet strong structure. High gloss solid branding on rubberised matte uber-thin PU protection skins.

All colour and materials by me.

Product design: @Thomasmace

Photography: @Soccerbible

RELEASE IMMINENT 👀

Mid-season statement colour-split – when the season starts up, we are ready…

FUTURE: Built-in NETFIT technology water-repellant polyester knitted upper. Uber-thin PU protection skin. 3D-knitted collar with integrated branding. Pebax tooling with electroplated coating.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touchzone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. High-gloss solid branding on rubberized matte uber-thin PU protection skins.

All colour and materials by me.

Product design: @Thomasmace @DanielWilhelm

Photography: @Soccerbible

Patented laser technology on K-leather to zone textures for heightened performance attributes. Long live the KING!

Semi-matte pigmented K-Leather with patented LAZERTOUCH technology. Semi-shine embroidered lateral branding. Metal mesh-finish U-throat skin teamed with speckled lurex in performance laces. Ultimate haptic texture internal and external tongue.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @max_catteau

Photography: @soccerbible

Puma Inhale, launched in 2000, provides nostalgic inspiration to football culture in 2020.

Poly-thermoset mesh with 3D-sublimation print, PU-protection skin and silicon printing details.

All colour and materials by me.

Product design: @max_catteau

@Photography: Soccerbible

Celebrating women in sport, with purple lace campaign and new duck-egg colourway.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. High-gloss solid branding on rubberised matte uber-thin PU protection skins.

All colour and materials by me.

Product design: @DanielWilhelm

@Photography: Soccerbible

2020 kick-started with punchy new on-pitch colourway.

FUTURE: Built-in NETFIT technology water-repellant polyester knitted upper. Uber-thin PU protection skin. 3D-knitted collar with integrated branding. Pebax tooling with Matte Cubic dipped coating.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. High-gloss solid branding on rubberised matte uber-thin PU protection skins.

All colour and materials by me.

Product design: @Thomasmace @DanielWilhelm

@Photography: Soccerbible

Sergio Aguero was presented with special Puma One boots after scoring a record-breaking 12th hat-trick.

TPU stability cage package all over boot + uber-thin PU protection skin. Chromaflair-style TPU branding. Transparent Pebax tooling with Merck pigment injection and graphic reveal.

All colour and materials by me.

Product design: @Daniel_Wilhelm

Photography: @Soccerbible

Revamped classic in new era colourway.

Semi-matte calf leather with silicone printing X-ray. Semi-iridescent embroidered lateral branding. Metal-mesh finish U-throat skin teamed with speckled lurex in performance laces. Ultimate haptic texture internal and external tongue.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @max_catteau

Photography: @soccerbible

Brand-new FUTURE knitted upper takes NETFIT to the next level of customisation.

Built-in NETFIT technology water-repellant polyester knitted upper. Uber-thin PU protection skin. 3D-knitted collar with integrated branding. Pebax tooling with matte cubic-dipped coating.

All colour and materials by me.

Product Design: @Thomas_Mace

Photography: @Soccerbible

Football meets street-style, mimicking on-pitch winterised pack

Water-repellant polyester yarns with NETFIT technology. White reflective printing. REFLECTIVE TPU branding. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar. Waterproof membrane lining and THINSULATE layer.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product Designer: @Thomas_Mace

Photography: @Soccerbible

Ending the year armed against the elements with THINSULATE collaboration

FUTURE: TPU-coated yarns with NETFIT technology. White reflective printing. REFLECTIVE TPU branding. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar. Waterproof membrane lining and THINSULATE layer. Transparent Pebax tooling with Merck pigment injection.

PUMA ONE: Silicone printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. White reflective branding. Transparent Pebax tooling with Merck pigment injection.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @daniel.wilhelm_ @ThomasMace

Photography: @soccerbible

Football-infused lifestyle brand BALR collaborates with Puma Football in brand colours and aesthetic.

FUTURE: TPU-coated yarns with NETFIT technology. Graphic Polyester laces. High-gloss fade printing. White reflective TPU Cat branding. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar. Waterproof membrane lining. Chrome-plated Pebax tooling.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @Thomas_Mace

Graphics: @Koneone

Photography: @Soccerbible

Celebrating Man City’s 125th Anniversary with archival sneakers brought back to life

All materials curated by me to represent original look and feel of the classics.

Product design: @maxime_catteau

Photography: @soccerbible

Rush Pack injecting neon to the pitch

FUTURE: TPU-coated yarns with NETFIT technology. High-gloss fade printing. Brushed aluminium branding. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar. Waterproof membrane lining. Transparent Pebax tooling with gloss printing.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. White reflective branding for extra pop on pitch.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @daniel.wilhelm_ @ThomasMace

Photography: @soccerbible

Special Edition pack celebrating Puma new club signing.

FUTURE: TPU-coated yarns with NETFIT technology. High-gloss faded into metallic printing. Matte rubberised branding for optimum colour vibrancy. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar. Waterproof membrane lining. Transparent Pebax tooling with matte back paint.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. High metallic branding on rubberised matte skins.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @daniel.wilhelm_ @andreassiegismund

Photography: @soccerbible

Launch of AW19 season for FUTURE and PUMA ONE

FUTURE: TPU-coated yarns with NETFIT technology. High-gloss faded into metallic printing. Matte rubberised branding for optimum colour vibrancy. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar. Waterproof membrane lining. Transparent Pebax tooling with matte back paint.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. High metallic branding on rubberised matte skins.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @daniel.wilhelm_ @andreassiegismund

Photography: @soccorbible

Return of the KING

New King Platinum K-leather with subsequent take down Calf leather and classic cuts.

Semi-matte pigmented K-Leather with silicone printing X-ray. Semi-shine embroidered lateral branding. Brushed metal finish U-throat skin teamed with speckled lurex in performance laces. Ultimate haptic texture internal and external tongue.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @max_catteau

Photography: @soccerbible

CLASSIC KING

Semi-matte pigmented calf leather with silicone printing X-ray and original stitch detailed seams. Gold foil branding and classic solid TPU tooling.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @max_catteau

Photography: @soccerbible

Worn by all Puma assets during 2019 WWC

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. High metallic branding on rubberized matte skins.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @daniel.wilhelm_

Photography: @soccerbible

White out colourway with reflective ‘code’

FUTURE: Anti-yellowing TPU-coated yarns with NETFIT technology. Reflective printing. Matte reflective branding. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar. Waterproof membrane lining. Transparent Pebax tooling with reflective back paint graphic.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. High reflective branding on rubberized matte skins.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @dandancetagram @andreassiegismund

Graphics: @koneone

Photography: @soccerbible

Hacked-inspired graphic and texture update for FUTURE and PUMA ONE

FUTURE: TPU-coated yarns with NETFIT technology. Matte printing clashed against high metallic tau branding. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar. Waterproof membrane lining. Transparent Pebax tooling with matte graphic back paint.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone with metallic spray. FuseFit knitted collar with engineered graphic. Suede-matte lateral branding with gloss outline branding on medial.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @dandancetagram @andreassiegismund

Graphics: @koneone

Photography: @soccerbible

Special edition drop for up-and-coming Puma players born after 1998

FUTURE: TPU-coated yarns with NETFIT technology. High gloss faded into metallic printing. Uber-foiled graphic TPU branding. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar. Waterproof membrane lining. Electroplated Pebax tooling.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. Uber-foiled graphic TPU branding. Electroplated Pebax tooling.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @dandancetagram @andreassiegismund

Photography: @soccerbible

Blackout colourway for limited exclusive drop

FUTURE: TPU-coated yarns with NETFIT technology. High-gloss faded into metallic printing. Gun-metal TPU branding. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar. Waterproof membrane lining. Transparent iridescent cubic-dipped Pebax tooling with white back paint.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone meets TPU stability cage package lateral. black rainbow holographic TPU branding. Transparent iridescent cubic-dipped Pebax tooling with white back paint.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @dandancetagram @andreassiegismund

Photography: @soccerbible

SS19 Season brought new TPU knitting technology for FUTURE and colour update for PUMA ONE

FUTURE: TPU-coated yarns with NETFIT technology. High-gloss printing. Tech bump texture in metallic TPU brandings. Spandex mix multi-textured knitted collar in tight rib structure. Waterproof membrane lining. Semi-transparent Pebax tooling with matte-metallic back paint.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-Leather touch zone. High-gloss block branding lateral. Semi-shimmer pigment in leather. Lurex yarn speckled through knit. Transparent Pebax tooling with graphic back paint.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @daniel.wilhelm_ @andreassiegismund

Photography: @soccerbible

AW18 Season draws to a close with this special rose-gold pack

FUTURE: NETFIT customizable lacing technology. Matte metallic printing and extended heel counted skin finish. Suede super matte finish in Vamp TPU skin. Lurex-speckled lace. Electroplated Pebax tooling.

PUMA ONE: Silicone printed X-ray micro fibre synthetic touch zone with matte metallic. Suede super matte finish in lateral branding. Lurex yarn speckled through knit. Transparent Pebax tooling with graphic back paint.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @dandancetagram @andreassiegismund

Photography: @soccerbible

Digi-camo’ special update for one weekend on pitch only

FUTURE: NETFIT customizable lacing technology in marl effect. Matte metallic printing and extended heel counted skin finish. Semi-shine tinted finish in Vamp TPU skin. Transparent Pebax tooling with graphic back paint.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray micro fibre synthetic touch zone with matte metallic. Suede super-matte finish in lateral branding with speckle. Lurex yarn speckled-through knit. Transparent Pebax tooling with graphic back paint.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @dandancetagram @andreassiegismund

Photography: @soccerbible

AW18 key drop around the world

FUTURE: NETFIT customizable-lacing technology in high-tenacity polyester. Brushed metallic finish in TPU skins. Transparent Pebax tooling with metallic graphic back paint.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray micro-fibre synthetic touch zone with glitter metallic. Smooth metal finish in lateral branding. Lurex yarn speckled-through knit. Transparent Pebax tooling with graphic back paint.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @dandancetagram @andreassiegismund

Photography: @soccerbible

Special pack for LA retailer Niky’s – 500 pairs only

FUTURE: NETFIT customizable-lacing technology in high-tenacity polyester. Brushed metallic gold TPU U-throat and branding. Super matte suede vamp and heel counter. Solid Pebax tooling with metallic stud tips.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray K-leather with matte pigment. Digital print graphic with Transparent TPU overlay lateral branding. Spandex-mix knit collar with FuseFit technology. Transparent tooling with graphic back paint and matte spray on top of Pebax for graphic reveal during play.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @dandancetagram @andreassiegismund

Graphics: @koneone

Photography: @nikysports

AW18 key drop around the world

FUTURE: NETFIT customizable-lacing technology in high-tenacity polyester. Tinted vs solid gloss TPU skins. Transparent Pebax tooling with graphic back paint.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray micro-fibre synthetic touch zone with glitter metallic. Smooth rainbow hologram TPU lateral branding. Lurex yarn speckled-through knit. Transparent Pebax tooling with graphic back paint.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @dandancetagram @andreassiegismund

Graphics: @koneone

Photography: @soccerbible

A huge event year for Puma. The ‘Illuminate’ pack makes its debut on our assets at the World Cup, Russia 2018

FUTURE: NETFIT customizable-lacing technology in high-tenacity polyester. Pearlised petrol slick-finish TPU skins with gloss graphic print. Transparent Pebax tooling with metallic graphic back paint.

PUMA ONE: Silicone-printed X-ray micro fibre synthetic touch zone with glitter metallic. Pearlised petrol slick-finish TPU skins with gloss graphic print. Lurex yarn speckled-through knit. Transparent Pebax tooling with graphic back paint.

All materials, finishes and textures by me.

Product design: @dandancetagram @andreassiegismund

Graphics: @koneone

Photography: @soccerbible

New lacing technology: concept to production in three months

PU synthetic with non-woven backer upper. Elastic gore lacing system. Rubber tooling.

Upper development by me.

Design: @carlymac

Photography: @hypebae

Spring vibes with intense embroidery

Cow suede upper with Poly-mix 3D embroidery. Rubber tooling.

Upper developed by me.

Designer: @_hecki

Photography: @Hypebae

Steel grey colourway added to the portfolio in super quick time

Cow suede upper. Tooling rubber core with EVA filler. Removable moulded in-sock.

Last, upper materials and tooling developed by me.

Product/colour/materials design: @alexanderjohndowson

Photography: @Hypebeast

The new Puma classic as seen on Big Sean

Breaker: Engineered collar and vamp knit with zoned stretch in crosshatch texture. Quarters pig nubuck with backside emboss. Tooling rubber core with EVA filler. Removable moulded in-sock.

Last, upper materials and tooling developed by me.

Product/colour/materials design: @alexanderjohndowson

Photography: @Puma

Christmas spirit shines though with a bauble-inspired material pack

PU-coated leather upper. Poly-mix laces. Rubber tooling.

Upper development by me.

Designer: @AyeshaAtlee

Photography: @Hypebae

Fun pop on the new classic Basket Heart silhouette

Cow leather upper with digital printed Poly laces. Rubber tooling.

All upper materials developed by me.

Designer: @Kat_leen

Photography: @Hypebae

50th-anniversary celebrated with special edition Puma suede with Lace Jewel

Cow suede upper. PU-synthetic microfibre-backed formstripe. Anodised Aluminium Lace Jewel. Tooling: Rubber core with EVA filler. Removable moulded in-sock.

Last, upper materials and tooling developed by me.

Product/colour/materials design: @ayeshaatlee

Photography: @Hypebeast

New women key initiative following the success of the Puma Platform and the Rihanna Creeper

Suede: Cow suede upper, mesh lining, rubber tooling with EVA coring for lightweight.

Leather: Cow leather upper, mesh lining, gum rubber tooling with EVA coring for lightweight.

Materials and tooling developed my me.

Product/Colour/Materials: @Carlytmac

Photography: @hypebae

‘El Día de Los Muertos’ celebrations with material updates on iconic silhouettes

All shoes: Double-dyed suede, 3D-Woven Jacquard upper, Rubber/EVA tooling

All materials developed by me.

Colour/Materials Design: @uh-huh-her

Photography: @hypebeast

Inspired by Ukiyo-E art and the Marine Day national holiday in Japan

Last, upper materials and tooling developed by me.

Product/colour/materials design: @ayeshaatlee

Photography: @Hypebeast

Celebrating July 4th with inspiration from the American flag

Upper: 3D-woven jacquard in cotton mix. Laces cylinder cotton mix. Woven textile labels. Rubber tooling with EVA insert.

Materials developed by me.

Colour/Materials designer: @ayeshaatlee

Photography: @sneakerfreaker

Embroidery inspired by Japanese florals

Uppers: Microfibre synthetic with polyester machine embroidery. Rubber tooling with speckled rubber pieces.

Uppers/Materials developed by me.

Colour/Materials design: @pinklynsey

Photography: @hypebeast

Coloured reflective innovation to celebrate the solar eclipse

Uppers: Coloured reflective TPU film with non-woven backer. reflective spray coating on TPU cages.

Materials developed by me.

Product/Material design: @fabiankloepfer

Photography: @hypebeast

June 2014-May 2016: Footwear Developer

Hunter Runway AW15/SS16

Original High Heel Chelsea

Original Chelsea

Original Short Ticker Tape

Boat Race Wellingtons

All lasts, toolings, material executions and vulcanised processes assisted by me.

Photography: @hunterboots