In the recent glut of 2008 Beijing Olympics-themed products from every footwear manufacturer out there, it’s easy to pass over the fact that there were many Olympic Games before this year’s, and each one of them set a precedent for the next to follow. From Berlin to Los Angeles, the Olympics have spanned the globe. These Pumas commemorate the 1968 Mexican Olympics, with a few choice details representing that country, including the lining and laces. The most definitive characterstic of these kicks is arguably the large “68″ on the tongue, representig the year of the Mexico City Olympics, 1968. For anyone who wants an Olympian offering not related to Beijing, or a simple pair of kicks with some unique details, thes Blaze of Glories might be just the thing. Look for them now on eBay, and at select Puma retailers in coming weeks. Via Hypebeast and SneakersBR.

> eBay: Puma Blaze of Glory - 1968 Mexico Olympics

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