le PÈRE x PUMA Suede: A Split-Toe Suede Sneaker from the Lower East Side

New York label le PÈRE has teamed up with PUMA on a fall/winter 2026 collaboration, and the first release is a reworked version of the classic Suede. It is a quiet, tailored take on a sneaker most people already know.

The design draws on vintage French bowling shoes, a nostalgic reference that sits comfortably alongside le PÈRE's Lower East Side "Gentle Man" approach to dressing: relaxed, but polished. The upper is made entirely of suede and cut slimmer than the standard Suede. A split-toe construction at the front sets it apart at a glance.

Smaller details do the rest of the work. A contrasting panel on the heel is stamped with both the le PÈRE and PUMA logos. The colorway is cream, and the interior is lined in green, so the colour shows up only in small glimpses rather than across the whole shoe.

The sneaker costs $130 and is sold exclusively through le PÈRE, which lists it on its online shop. It is the first installment of the brand's FW26 collaborative capsule, so more pieces are likely to follow.

For Japanese readers, the PUMA Suede is a long-standing favorite, so this version should be easy to appreciate. What makes it interesting is the changed shape: a slimmer profile and split toe, the work of a small New York label rather than a straight colorway swap. It suits anyone who wants a refined pair to wear with simple, understated clothes.