right smart back in 2008 BMW revealed an especially off-the-wall concept auto called theGINA Light Visionary Modelthat traded metal body panels for a conciliatory lycra - like framework wrapped around the vehicle . It was n’t exactly pretty , which make it harder to understand whyPuma would use it as inspirationfor a new skid .
Back when BMW was designing the GINA concept it in reality call on Puma to avail develop the limited fabric wrap around the fomite ’s chassis . So it makes sense that Puma would use the BMW GINA as inspiration for a raw driving skid . But eight years after ?
Like the concept car , the BMW X - CAT DISC uses a unmarried seamless slice of argent fabric for its proscribed shell . Unfortunately , the results make you think of a costume for a low - budget skill fiction film , rather of turn out edge design . But the sneaker do incorporate Puma ’s DISC technology which swaps lacing for hidden cables circumvent the wearer ’s foot that can be tightened and loosen using a telephone dial on top .
Pricing has n’t been revealed yet , so if you are interested in wrapping your feet in shiny mylar balloons be prepare for a hefty bottom parentage when you grab a couplet protrude on July 1 fromPuma ’s online storeand select brick and mortar sellers .
[ PumaviaAutoblog ]
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