Did you know they were Pumas without looking? Do you know any sports teams that wear Puma? Do any of your friends have Puma clothing? If you answered yes to any of these then the advertising has worked IMO.
Yes, I spent a month tracking down speedcats in my size last year because I am picky about my footwear. They're very comfortable and I've worn nothing but black speedcats since I happened upon them in a sale in nordstrom four years ago.
No.
No.
Also I haven't watched network tv in 10 years without DVR mediation