Clyde Hardwood

Refined PUMA Foundation

Released in 2019, Clyde Hardwood arrived in PUMA Basketball's second-wave refinement stage after the relaunch model. The design intent centered on moving toward a cleaner, more serious basketball package with less lifestyle bulk and more traction/support focus. Notable versions or talking points included the step forward from the Clyde Court Disrupt and its stronger on-court credibility. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for good traction, decent support, and a much more practical ride than the first relaunch shoe. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.