JAMES LEE THOMPSON

Second collection for the biggest collaboration of 2024.

Materials team led by me.

Unveiled at Paris Fashion Week, the collaboration between South Korean brand POST ARCHIVE FACTION X ON showcases our highly technical ON materials in PAF statement silhouettes.

Footwear uses Athlete certified woven jacquards in 100% recycled polyesters, while Apparel uses equally certified high wicking fabrics also in 100% recycled content.

Both Footwear and Apparel material teams led by me.

Why do Adults get to have all the fun?!

What may look like a simple mini-me of the adult shoe actually involved a huge body of work in sourcing, costing and redefining our standard operating procedures. The result is something small and mighty!

Materials team led by me.

In our constant strive to reduce our carbon footprint, we managed to eliminate the bleaching and extra washing processes involved with dyeing. The result? Almost White sneakers with a clean conscience.

Materials team led by me

Back to Roger’s roots as a Caddie boy- the nostalgic mid top makes an appearance alongside our already iconic Roger Tennis series.

Materials team led by me.

Photos @Hypebeast

We reduced the whole show down to only 15 parts to excel in efficiency and sustainability. The upper is 100% recycled polyester too. Easy

Materials team led by me.

We experimented with hemp, indigo-dyeing methods and intricate stitchwork to celebrate Earth Day on this natural update to our iconic NOVA

Materials team led by me.

POP! The same Cloud we all love, with added comfort upper materials for extra stability. A hug for your feet

Materials team led by me.

The biggest-selling On shoe in the range, given a well-deserved update with recycled materials

Materials team led by me.

Workout Time – super-lightweight yet durable upper materials in over 50% recycled content for ultimate stability for nimble movement

Materials team led by me.

Materialized with the hybrid nature of all-day meets the trail, with durable wovens and hairy synthetic suedes, teamed with hand-crafted stitch details for the urban explorer

Materials team led by me.

Celebrating Man City’s 125th Anniversary with archival sneakers brought back to life

All materials curated by me to represent original look and feel of the classics.

Product design: @maxime_catteau

Photography: @soccerbible

New lacing technology: concept to production in three months

PU synthetic with non-woven backer upper. Elastic gore lacing system. Rubber tooling.

Upper development by me.

Design: @carlymac

Photography: @hypebae

Spring vibes with intense embroidery

Cow suede upper with Poly-mix 3D embroidery. Rubber tooling.

Upper developed by me.

Designer: @_hecki

Photography: @Hypebae

Steel grey colourway added to the portfolio in super quick time

Cow suede upper. Tooling rubber core with EVA filler. Removable moulded in-sock.

Last, upper materials and tooling developed by me.

Product/colour/materials design: @alexanderjohndowson

Photography: @Hypebeast

The new Puma classic as seen on Big Sean

Breaker: Engineered collar and vamp knit with zoned stretch in crosshatch texture. Quarters pig nubuck with backside emboss. Tooling rubber core with EVA filler. Removable moulded in-sock.

Last, upper materials and tooling developed by me.

Product/colour/materials design: @alexanderjohndowson

Photography: @Puma

Christmas spirit shines though with a bauble-inspired material pack

PU-coated leather upper. Poly-mix laces. Rubber tooling.

Upper development by me.

Designer: @AyeshaAtlee

Photography: @Hypebae

Fun pop on the new classic Basket Heart silhouette

Cow leather upper with digital printed Poly laces. Rubber tooling.

All upper materials developed by me.

Designer: @Kat_leen

Photography: @Hypebae

50th-anniversary celebrated with special edition Puma suede with Lace Jewel

Cow suede upper. PU-synthetic microfibre-backed formstripe. Anodised Aluminium Lace Jewel. Tooling: Rubber core with EVA filler. Removable moulded in-sock.

Last, upper materials and tooling developed by me.

Product/colour/materials design: @ayeshaatlee

Photography: @Hypebeast

New women key initiative following the success of the Puma Platform and the Rihanna Creeper

Suede: Cow suede upper, mesh lining, rubber tooling with EVA coring for lightweight.

Leather: Cow leather upper, mesh lining, gum rubber tooling with EVA coring for lightweight.

Materials and tooling developed my me.

Product/Colour/Materials: @Carlytmac

Photography: @hypebae

‘El Día de Los Muertos’ celebrations with material updates on iconic silhouettes

All shoes: Double-dyed suede, 3D-Woven Jacquard upper, Rubber/EVA tooling

All materials developed by me.

Colour/Materials Design: @uh-huh-her

Photography: @hypebeast

Inspired by Ukiyo-E art and the Marine Day national holiday in Japan

Last, upper materials and tooling developed by me.

Product/colour/materials design: @ayeshaatlee

Photography: @Hypebeast

Celebrating July 4th with inspiration from the American flag

Upper: 3D-woven jacquard in cotton mix. Laces cylinder cotton mix. Woven textile labels. Rubber tooling with EVA insert.

Materials developed by me.

Colour/Materials designer: @ayeshaatlee

Photography: @sneakerfreaker

Embroidery inspired by Japanese florals

Uppers: Microfibre synthetic with polyester machine embroidery. Rubber tooling with speckled rubber pieces.

Uppers/Materials developed by me.

Colour/Materials design: @pinklynsey

Photography: @hypebeast

Coloured reflective innovation to celebrate the solar eclipse

Uppers: Coloured reflective TPU film with non-woven backer. reflective spray coating on TPU cages.

Materials developed by me.

Product/Material design: @fabiankloepfer

Photography: @hypebeast

June 2014-May 2016: Footwear Developer

Hunter Runway AW15/SS16

Original High Heel Chelsea

Original Chelsea

Original Short Ticker Tape

Boat Race Wellingtons

All lasts, toolings, material executions and vulcanised processes assisted by me.

Photography: @hunterboots