Closer Look at the Latest _J.L‑A.L x PUMA CELL Geo-1
Featuring a striking honeycomb-inspired upper and a sleek slip-on construction.
by Tom Kao · HypebeastName: _J.L‑A.L x PUMA CELL Geo-1
SKU: TBC
Release Date: TBC
Building on the momentum of last year’s CELL Geo 1 collaboration, _J.L-A.L and PUMA have reunited at Paris Fashion Week again to push the boundaries of footwear architecture. Shifting from the layered, two-tone leather aesthetic of their debut, this latest collaboration introduces a futuristic PUMA CELL silhouette defined by a striking, one-piece sculptural upper.
The design completely abandons traditional paneling in favor of a dense, perforated, honeycomb-inspired structure. This organic look perfectly mirrors _J.L-A.L’s core philosophy of deriving functional aesthetics from nature to balance protection and comfort. It feels as if PUMA’s iconic CELL cushioning has migrated from the sole to the entire upper, resulting in a shoe that feels both biological and architectural.
Beyond the honeycomb aesthetic, the pair remains technically grounded. The signature hexagonal midsole structure is integrated into a chunky outsole, while the traditional lacing system is swapped for a sleek, slip-on construction. For the reveal, the silhouette was showcased in two monochromatic colorways, brown and white, maintaining a strictly minimalist aesthetic.
As of now, there is no further information regarding the release. Stay tuned for more updates.