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SUBU vs PUMA: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

PUMA

Germany Founded 1948

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    PUMA shows a stronger emphasis

  • Outdoor & functional

    SUBU shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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  • PUMA (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SUBU and PUMA, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

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Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
SUBU
PUMA
Country Japan Germany
Founded 2016 1948
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

SUBU

  • SUBU NANNEN

    Within SUBU’s lineup, this outdoor-oriented derivative line is designed for use near fires, such as ...

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  • SUBU VAMP

    A derivative line positioned as an “evolved” version of SUBU, building on its signature comfort with...

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  • SUBU amp

    A premium label launched by SUBU in 2018, this derivative line is centered on “premium basics,” elev...

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  • SUBU RE:COLLECTION

    Re: is a spin-off line developed by SUBU as a sustainable collection that “moves forward toward the ...

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PUMA

  • PUMA SELECT

    PUMA SELECT is an editorial line responsible for PUMA’s Sportstyle Prime & Select area, positioned a...

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  • PUMA Motorsport

    PUMA Motorsport is a dedicated line centered on racing gear and motorsport-inspired design. It offer...

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  • PUMA Hoops

    PUMA Hoops is the basketball division that PUMA has developed around the premise of balancing athlet...

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  • PUMA Golf

    PUMA Golf belongs to a lineage of golf offerings centered on apparel and footwear, which began when ...

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  • PUMA Black Label

    PUMA Black Label was the label responsible for Sport Fashion within PUMA’s color-coded label system,...

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  • Fenty X Puma

    FENTY x PUMA is a collaborative line born from a partnership with Rihanna. Following a relationship ...

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  • COBRA PUMA GOLF

    COBRA PUMA GOLF is an integrated line within the PUMA Group’s golf brand portfolio, formed beginning...

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Collaborations

SUBU

  • 2025-11-28

    TOGA

    TOGA and SUBU’s first collaboration, featuring winter sandals that incorporate TOGA’s coin metal and Western motifs/graphics into SUBU slip-ons with brushed lining and a four-layer insole.

  • A.P.C.

    A.P.C. × SUBU (November 2024): two styles of winter sandals. Available in A.P.C.-like colors and materials, including black and khaki, they are also ideal as year-end gifts.

SUBU collaborations

PUMA

  • 2025-10-14

    JIL SANDER

    The collaboration between JIL SANDER and PUMA began in 1998 with their first sneaker. It resumed in 2025 with the KING AVANTI model, featuring premium leather and gold-leaf logos.

  • 2025-10-10

    BEAMS

    A BEAMS BOY-exclusive BRASIL sneaker model inspired by the “Navy Blazer” was released in October 2025. The entire sneaker is navy.

  • 2025-06-18

    Balenciaga

    The first collaboration with PUMA was announced at the 2025 Winter 25 show (March), and the collection, which includes a reinterpretation of the Speedcat and other items, officially launched on June 18, 2025.

  • 2024-04-20

    #FR2

    In April 2024, PUMA, atmos pink, and #FR2梅 released CALI WEDGE-style sneakers featuring a 3D “rabbit” motif as the third installment of their three-way collaboration.

  • 2021-11-12

    Maison Kitsuné

    In November 2021, a new sneaker collection including Suede Crepe and Mirage Sport was released as the second installment.

  • 2014-08-09

    kolor

    A collaboration commemorating the 10th anniversary of kolor’s founding. Based on the PUMA “SKY II HI,” limited-edition sneakers were produced in a predominantly white color scheme with lime green color blocking. Released at each store.

PUMA collaborations

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