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Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Comfy from first wear' Puma trainers 'like walking on clouds' 46% less in Amazon deal
Amazon shoppers will need to be quick if they don't want to miss this Amazon deal. A pair of low-top trainers has become a fashion must-have during the summer. Not only are they comfy, but they can be paired with virtually anything. Fashion fans looking to update their wardrobe with a pair can save some money, as Amazon has just dropped the popular Puma Smash V2 L Low-Top Sneakers from £45.95 to £24.96, saving 46 percent off the RRP - but for a limited time only. The sportswear brand's sneakers feature the classic tennis silhouette that is loved by many fashion fans and celebrities. Crafted from a sleek leather upper, they are said to "combine style and comfort for the ultimate casual look." With the continuous lace-up design and thick rubber outsole, it's no surprise that reviews say they are "easy on the feet", especially when walking for miles or spending long hours standing. For extra comfort, there is an EVA midsole that provides a bit extra cushioning, with some shoppers suggesting that it makes them "feel like walking on clouds." Puma Smash V2 L Low-Top Sneakers £45.95 £24.96 Amazon Buy Now on Amazon Product Description As of writing, these sporty trainers are available to buy in sizes 3.5 to 13, with multiple half-sizes also available. With the iconic low-top design, they can be worn when working out, or for general everyday use. Anyone who wants to shop around can find a very similar style in the Adidas VL Court Base Shoes that have been reduced from £49.99 to £30 at Sports Direct. Shoppers looking for something a bit trendier from a high street retailer, then New Look's Off White Faux Suede Trainers cost just £32.99. For shoppers keen to take advantage of Amazon's limited time deal, then Puma's Sneakers have amassed over 84,000 reviews, leading to a 4.4 rating from shoppers who have hailed them as "comfy from first wear" and "good value for money". Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. One glowing review read: "Most comfy sneakers! Very very comfy, even from first wear. The insole is absolutely amazing feels like I'm walking on clouds :). Definitely recommend." Someone else agreed: "Usually go for Puma trainers for their comfort and good fit. These don't disappoint. Walked miles in them already and still as comfy. They look good too and for what I paid for them, really good value for money." Fashion deal of the week Ahead of the summer season, Urban Outfitters has just knocked £20 off a popular dress - and it's perfect for weddings. The high street retailer's Light Before Dark Bex Printed Midi Slip Dress has rave reviews from shoppers who say it is "flattering in all the right ways". Usually retailing at £62, shoppers can bag it ahead of the warm spell for just £42. The midi-length dress boasts a few "romantic" details that make it perfect for wearing to fancy functions you have planned. This includes the all-over rose print and delicate lace detailing that both add a touch of femininity. With its slip-style silhouette, lightweight material and shoulder straps, it is the ultimate breathable and breezy layer for the summer season. A classy v-neckline, cut-out back detail, side zip fastening and rear button fastenings complete the design. Designed in a baby pink colourway, the Printed Midi Slip Dress will suit pretty much all skin tones and shades. It's also still available in quite a few sizes, with XXS to XL available on the Urban Outfitters website. The dress averages a 4.3 rating on the Urban Outfitters website, and one glowing review read: " This dress is so gorgeous on! Definitely hugs your figure soooo nicely." A second delighted shopper wrote in their review: "Fits really well, perfect for summer wedding." Purchase the Light Before Dark Bex Printed Midi Slip Dress for £42, down from £62, on the Urban Outfitters website here. Meanwhile, someone who criticised the fit of the trainers wrote: "Nice trainer, however extremely narrow. Had to return." However, another happy purchaser wrote: "My fourth pair of Puma Smash I think. Well made and with the low profile I like. The insoles are super comfy. These are perfectly fine for urban walking and the leather versions stay dry in the odd shower. "Plus you can pick them up for less than the price of a pair of those leaky, uncomfortable, canvas shoes from another manufacturer." Someone else praising the comfort said: "I use these shoes primarily for work and they're the comfiest shoes I own! I do a full 8 hour shift of my feet and they don't hurt at all when I wear these! 100% recommend they are also stylish enough for causal everyday wear."
The Guardian
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Sneakers: the cult ‘feelgood heist film' with a hefty cast and a byzantine plot
Picture this. It's 1969. Two young hackers, Martin and Cosmo, have broken into a government facility. They're cocky little idealists but they're principled, too; they are using a computer to redistribute wealth from evil to worthwhile causes. But they're feeling peckish. Martin ducks out for pizza but as he comes back the police arrive … so he runs, leaving Cosmo to his fate. We then jump forward several decades. Martin (Robert Redford) has changed his name and now works as a specialist helping corporations test their readiness against security breaches, having turned his law-breaking habits into a viable career. He's also assembled a crack squad of intelligence industry leftovers and lawbreaking ne'er-do-wells. And, within minutes, this group of misfits is thrust into a conspiracy bigger than they ever dreamed was possible. Sneakers has developed a justifiable cult following since its release in 1992. Those who love it speak of it less as a film and more as a place – somewhere they visit whenever they need an escapist pick-me-up. It has a hefty cast: Redford's old-school Hollywood cool works so well for Martin, a roguish, haunted do-gooder. (He's not dissimilar to Redford's Bob Woodward, with a dash of Danny Ocean thrown in.) Sidney Poitier plays Donald Crease, an ex-CIA operative and wary foil to Martin's swashbuckling tendencies. Dan Aykroyd plays Mother, a conspiracy nut who excels at electronics. River Phoenix sings as Carl, a young, brash hacking savant, and David Strathairn (in a career-beating performance) is Whistler, their blind sound guy. Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning You'd be hard-pressed to find a more likable ensemble. They strike the perfect point between believability and likability; we're so in love with them as people that we can't help buying into Sneakers' byzantine plot. There are secret passwords, hidden clues, disguises – and none of it seems ridiculous, because the cast and characters all take it seriously enough while having fun every step of the way. The plot gives our heroes somewhere magical to play. Once we've met the crew, Martin is approached by two National Security Agency officers, who promptly inform him the jig is up. After decades of anonymity, he's been sprung: they know about the 1969 job. They know his true identity. And they'll keep it a secret … provided he and his team undertake a job for them: stealing a black box, developed by a mathematics genius. This box is dangerous, and it's going to help the Russians, the spooks say – and they won't say much more. Sign up to Saved for Later Catch up on the fun stuff with Guardian Australia's culture and lifestyle rundown of pop culture, trends and tips after newsletter promotion With that, we're off. Phil Alden Robinson, who also directed Field of Dreams, helps keep the tone of Sneakers perfectly in check. It's often described as a feelgood heist film, and not without good reason: the gang's pursuit of the black box has Martin forced to get back in touch with his ex, Liz (Mary McDonnell), at which point a real Hepburn and Tracy screwball dynamic springs up. Sneakers also has one of the best film scores of all time. No, really: James Horner, whose signature sounds brought Aliens, Apollo 13, Titanic and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan to life, teams up with saxophonist Branford Marsalis to create a haunting and energising sound. Watching Redford tapping away slowly as Horner's score punctuates every tenuous keystroke will have you holding your breath – like the cast, Horner understood the brief. The stakes in Sneakers get very high, very fast, which makes for an utterly compelling, yet profoundly comforting film. Everyone on Martin's crew has a romantic, idealistic worldview, which the film itself shares: speak truth to power and help the little guy. And isn't that just the kind of cinematic vibe we need right now? Sneakers is available to stream on Apple TV+ and Prime in Australia, US and the UK. For more recommendations of what to stream in Australia, click here
