As I'm old enough to remember when the Puma basket first came out brought back those memories, that classic look. They look exactly as I remember them and the pattern on the bottom of the shoe is the same as before... The difference I see compared to the original is this. I remember that the skin was a little softer. The black fender on the side was actually suede. and there was a very distinctive soft foam arch support. You don't have those qualities. Plus what I'm talking about years ago, like the 45th! definitely have an original look and I am not disappointed with the purchase.