These are 100% Authentic gotten directly from PUMA USA with purchase receipts to prove it. The Palace Guard holds a special place in basketball history. It made waves on the court when it scored back to back championships in 1989 and 1990. Fresh from the PUMA Archives, we're bringing back this iconic style for the courts and the streets. Palace Guard Mid Retro celebrates its ‘90s roots with a bold retro color update to the iconic mid-top court silhouette.