Run away with the spirit of the Games

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In case you are still not part of the Olympic craze — even after the Bindra gold — here are some shoe collections devoted to the spirit of the Games that will probably appeal to the shopaholic in you, if not to the sports enthusiast. Manufacturing companies Puma and Aokang have both launched their new collections. In fact, the Puma collection also encompasses apparel and accessories apart from footwear. Check these out:

Olympic footwear...

Called the Puma Runway collection, this one is meant to make you feel, look and perform better. Typical of Puma’s blend of sports, fashion and lifestyle, the collection is also going to be worn by the teams of Sweden, Jamaica and Morocco. Of course, you can get your own pair too…and join the action.

 

...And ‘eight’ accessories

The collection is inspired by an eight-line graphic associated with the number eight, so important as far as these Games go. The Olympics, after all, did begin on the eighth of the eighth month, a doubly auspicious time in Chinese astrology. The graphic also signifies the time 8 pm, eight running tracks in the stadium, and the lucky number eight of Chinese mythology. The high performance racing shoes are not just functional but also fashionable, with their smooth design and catchy colours, and can be caught at any Puma outlet in your city.

It’s official!

Then there is the Olympic footwear collection from Aokang, which is also the official leather goods supplier of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The collection consists of stylish formal and casual designs that integrate trend with comfort and elegance and reflect the world-class appeal of the Olympics. In classic colours such as white, the shoes in this collection comprise both formal and casual wear made with genuine leather and are priced between Rs 2,399 and Rs 3,599. The Aokang Olympic collection is available at the exclusive Aokang Image outlet at the MGF Mall, Saket, and various Shoe Tree and Reliance Footprint outlets.