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PUMA Hoops: I can't lie, those Scoot Zeros and Cheetos kicks are legit fire

It’s Broooooooooooklyn and Team Nike all day but there’s something special with what PUMA Hoops is serving up for The Culture lately and with Portland Trailblazers’ Scott Henderson too? Tough.

It’s Broooooooooooklyn and Team Nike all day but there’s something special with what PUMA Hoops is serving up for The Culture lately and with Portland Trailblazers’ Scott Henderson too? Tough.

It’s all in the Cheetos kicks and I’m loving every angle. Peep the details and swipe on to see the sneakers in action.

Global sports brand PUMA is revealing the newest addition to Portland Trail Blazers Point Guard Scoot Henderson’s signature shoe franchise, the SCOOT ZEROS x CHEETOS®.

 Game time meets snack time in Scoot Henderson’s latest signature drop – introducing the SCOOT ZEROS x CHEETOS®. Part of the PUMA x CHEETOS collection, this awesomely orange colorway blends Henderson’s personal mantra “Overly Determined to Dominate (O.D.D)” with Chester Cheetah’s iconic spots.

Reset your game and leave your competition in the Cheetle ® dust with the SCOOT ZEROS x CHEETOS® – featuring PUMA Hoops tech like high-rebound PROFOAM EVA for end-to-end play. The latest collab silhouette features a one of a kind reinforced formstrip for increased lockdown durability, along with a high abrasion tread with ultra-non-slip rubber compounds for that added traction. A continuation from the Georgia Peach iteration, the newest silhouette features the iconic Scoot “S” logo branding as an accent on the tongue, along with an additional mini formstrip on the medial heel, imitating a flame to signify the FLAMIN' HOT® flavor that this new silhouette brings on court.

 

Alongside the SCOOT ZEROS x CHEETOS® shoe, PUMA will be releasing an RS-X and Cheetos Suede Classic for more of a lifestyle feel, as well as an eight-piece apparel collection to accompany the shoe release which includes Chester Cheetah inspired sherpa & pant, hoodie, dazzle shorts, and graphic tee variations. The PUMA x CHEETOS collection will be available on February 16th on PUMA.com, the PUMA App and at the PUMA NYC Flagship store retailing for $40-$115. For more information, please visit PUMA.com. 

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PUMA Hoops: The new LaMelo Ball MB.02 Gorangé sneakers drop Friday

Having a tough time deciding what pair of kicks to ball in with the heat - er - heating up? Fortunately, Charlotte Hornets superstar LaMelo Ball’s coming to the rescue with his fresh MB.02 Gorangé sneakers slated to arrive in the next 72 hours.

Having a tough time deciding what pair of kicks to ball in with the heat - er - heating up? Fortunately, Charlotte Hornets superstar LaMelo Ball’s coming to the rescue with his fresh MB.02 Gorangé sneakers slated to arrive in the next 72 hours.

With a price tag of $130 and signature details, it’s all about premium balling and luxury flexing to the masses.

Featuring a bold pop of color that adds impact to the court-ready kick, the MB.02 also includes the instantly recognizable “1 of 1” branding reiterates that nothing else even comes close and a NITROTM foam-infused midsole that mimics Melo’s signature wing.

Retailing for $130, the MB.02 Gorangé will be available Friday, May 12 at PUMA.com, Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Kids Foot Locker, Foot Locker Canada, and Champs Sports Canada.

Need even more looks at the fresh kicks? Gotcha.

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Skylar Diggins-Smith and Kyle Kuzma are 100 percent here for the new PUMA and Balmain collaboration

Just when people think the first go-around was success, you have to double up and come through with the mind-blowing flex like how PUMA is stepping it up with Balmain. The powerhouses have reunited for a second giddy-up journey with some must-see gear.

Just when people think the first go-around was success, you have to double up and come through with the mind-blowing flex like how PUMA is stepping it up with Balmain. The powerhouses have reunited for a second giddy-up journey with some must-see gear.

The best part? How about having PUMA Hoops stars Skylar Diggins-Smith and Kyle Kuzma lacing up for the collaboration. Peep the details and keep scrolling for the up-close looks.

Balmain x PUMA’s newest collection centers around a special take on the historic Parisian house’s Balmain Court. For the limited-edition collaboration, the house’s basketball sneakers have been transformed with a golden Balmain tongue label, Balmain x PUMA heel webbing and one-of-a-kind Balmain basketball shoe box. These special-edition Balmain Courts make very clear the distinctive luxury fashion-meets-sports blend of this partnership, pairing the finest Italian leathers with the latest groundbreaking performance materials – including high-rebound ProFoam and high-abrasion rubber for multi-directional traction.

The capsule’s clothing designs give a distinctive Parisian savoir-faire twist to a host of familiar American silhouettes, including the court-ready Balmain warm-ups and uniforms, as well as Balmain x PUMA cap and tees. There’s also a special varsity jacket design riffing on the signature Balmain Teddy jackets often spotted on the house’s runways during Paris Fashion Week. But it’s clear that the sure-to-be instant classic of this collection has to be the sleek, black-and-gold, Balmain-logo’d basketball.


Professional basketball players and PUMA Hoops athletes Skylar Diggins-Smith and Kyle Kuzma are featured in the upcoming campaign for the Balmain x PUMA collab.

The limited-edition PUMA x Balmain Court will be available globally on Balmain.com and at the PUMA NYC flagship store, beginning February 18th. It will also beavailable on PUMA.com, beginning on February 18th for most regions of the world, and from February 28th in the United States.

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PUMA Hoops and Chris Brickley's Rise NITRO sneakers have arrived

Need a reason to pull through to the Big Apple? How about going to grab a pair of limited edition Chris Brickley Rise NITRO sneakers at the NYC Flagship store?

Need a reason to pull through to the Big Apple? How about going to grab a pair of limited edition Chris Brickley Rise NITRO sneakers at the NYC Flagship store?

The details are below and of course keep scrolling to see the PUMA Hoops ambassador himself donning the fire sneakers.

Today, PUMA announced the release of the latest PUMA Hoops player edition basketball shoe, Chris Brickley Rise NITRO with Hoops ambassador and WNBA/NBA skills trainer, Chris Brickley.

The limited-edition shoe features personal touches such as including his “CB” initials and “603” hometown Manchester, New Hampshire, area code adorn the heel of the sleek pastel kick. Further honoring his roots is a map of the Granite State with town shout-outs on the instep.

The shoe also features a tonal formstrip and laces that read “Life is beautiful” complete this court-ready design. PUMA Hoops NITRO foam in the bespeckled midsole ensures responsiveness and cushioning, while strategically placed coral-colored PWRTAPE not only offers targeted reinforcement for added stability but serves as a tribute to Brickley’s parents, William and Adrienne, whose names appear on the medial side.

Available now, the Chris Brickley Rise NITRO is available exclusively at the NYC Flagship store and is retailing for $130.

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Kyle Kuzma's 'Childhood Dreams' come to life tomorrow

There’s not many things Kyle Kuzma hasn’t done to this point. He’s an NBA champion and balls hard while making millions in the league. But how about having the world don your own signature PUMA Hoops kicks? Check.

There’s not many things Kyle Kuzma hasn’t done to this point. He’s an NBA champion and balls hard while making millions in the league. But how about having the world don your own signature PUMA Hoops kicks? Check.

KK’s fresh Childhood Dreams collection is hours away from dropping to the masses. The sneakers are beyond fuego and also have a lot of quirky, cool planet-friendly features to them. Geek out over the pieces and keep scrolling to see them up-close.

Childhood Dreams was created in collaboration with Kuzma’s fashion and lifestyle brand of the same name in which he serves as founder and creative director. Apparel pieces in the collection are even made using plastic-free RE:Place fabrics or at least 20% recycled materials and PUMA will donate $10,000 to One Tree Planted in an effort to provide 10,000 trees to a project in Kuzma’s home state of Michigan.

The collection consists of apparel and footwear including: the Childhood Dreams Hoodie, Childhood Dreams Cargo Trouser, Childhood Dreams Varsity Jacket, Childhood Dreams Ralph Sampson Mule and more.

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LaMelo Ball's newest PUMA Hoops sneakers are packed with fire

PUMA Hoops is really not slowing down anytime of the year. Instead, they’re keeping the fresh kicks pumping for the culture and show out with the second iteration of Charlotte Hornets superstar LaMelo Ball’s signature MB.02 kicks.

PUMA Hoops is really not slowing down anytime of the year. Instead, they’re keeping the fresh kicks pumping for the culture and show out with the second iteration of Charlotte Hornets superstar LaMelo Ball’s signature MB.02 kicks.

It’s an orange alert and the sneakers have both a lifestyle and all-out balling appeal. Peep the details and keep scrolling to get an up-close look.

PUMA Hoops and LaMelo Ball are releasing the MB.02, the second iteration of LaMelo Ball’s signature basketball shoe with the global sports brand. Coming off the heels of the successful MB.01 launch last year, the MB.02 explodes onto the scene with epic proportions and superior responsiveness.

Laying the groundwork for the MB.02 is a NITRO foam-infused midsole that mimics Melo’s signature wings. The theme extends onto the engineered woven mesh upper in epic proportion, making a wide- spanning style statement and offering support, comfort, and breathability in a lightweight package for on-court play.

Additional technology of the MB.02 includes a full-coverage engineered, nonslip rubber compound with a feather tread pattern for enhanced durability and traction with a nod to Melo’s signature wings making the MB.02 ideal for quick cuts and spot up jumpers. Tonal metallic accents add a hint of luster to these court-ready kicks, while instantly recognizable “1 of 1” branding reiterates that nothing else even comes close to the MB.02.

“Working with PUMA to design the second version of my signature shoe is something I am incredibly proud of,” said LaMelo Ball. “When creating the MB.02, we took the designs to the next level to reflect my personal style with the flames, RARE and 1 of 1 graphics and bold colors. I’m excited to see fans experience the MB franchise in a new way with the launch of MB.02.”

The MB.02 retails for $130, and will be available starting October 21 at PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the PUMA NYC Flagship store and at Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports.

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The new PUMA x Joshua Vides kicks are simple and fresh

There’s nothing wrong with simplicity. One of my best friends swears out of the millions of ice cream flavors in the world, his go-to is always going to remain vanilla. Heck, even the simplicity of my Brooklyn Nets’ black and white attire is plain in comparison to the rest of the league but somehow just hits different. So of course PUMA and Joshua Vides are coming through with a simple but very fresh set of gear.

There’s nothing wrong with simplicity. One of my best friends swears out of the millions of ice cream flavors in the world, his go-to is always going to remain vanilla. Heck, even the simplicity of my Brooklyn Nets’ black and white attire is plain in comparison to the rest of the league but somehow just hits different. So of course PUMA and Joshua Vides are coming through with a simple but very fresh set of gear.

Peep the details and if you can’t resist, hop on over to PUMA.com to secure your gear going from $35 to $130. Choose wisely, folks.

PUMA and southern California-based artist Joshua Vides are collaborating for a debut collection where he puts his signature spin on PUMA Hoops silhouettes dynamic lines and a black and white aesthetic.

Joshua is redefining the pop-art style with work that incorporates hand-drawn lines and bold, immersive illustrations that can be seen in the PUMA x JOSHUA VIDES collection. The collection will include apparel and footwear styles including the Blaze of Glory, TRC Blaze Court and TRC.

Available on Thursday, Sept. 22, and retailing from $35 – $130, the footwear styles will be sold on PUMA.com while the footwear and apparel will be available at Foot Locker.

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RJ Barrett's limited edition Fusion Nitro kicks are pure fire

Even though I am a hardcore Brooklyn Nets fan, I must give major props to New York Knicks star RJ Barrett and his fresh limited edition Fusion Nitro sneakers.

Even though I am a hardcore Brooklyn Nets fan, I must give major props to New York Knicks star RJ Barrett and his fresh limited edition Fusion Nitro sneakers.

The kicks are officially available everywhere this week and come in the form of a pair of fresh PUMA Hoops sneakers you can don both on the basketball court or casually. Peep the details and enjoy the up-close look at these legit shoes.

The limited edition sneaker pays tribute to Barrett’s upbringing and career with a tongue that prominently displays a maple leaf logo with a number 9 in it, tying his Canadian roots to his current on-court success in New York. While the inside of the tongue includes Barrett’s nickname, “Maple Mamba.” The sneaker’s unique colorway features one shoe that is red and white, the colors of the Canadian flag, and the other, blue and white, as an ode to his alma mater, Duke University. Barrett’s mantra, “Made Different,” is sported on the sock liner as a subtle reminder of his every day and every game mindset.

The Fusion Nitro fuses all PUMA’s key technological features into one remarkable shoe. Nitro Foam combines soft, lightweight material with exceptional cushioning and unbeatable rebound for our biggest bounce yet. Feet are locked securely into the Fusion Nitro with the adaptive compression band contained in the flexible engineered upper. The rubber outsole contains PUMA’s high abrasion, sticky rubber compound for total traction when your feet hit the floor.

The Fusion Nitro RJ is available exclusively at the PUMA NYC Flagship store and is retailing for $130.

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WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart's Stewie 1 Quiet Fire PUMA Hoops are coming

The time is almost near for WNBA superstar and MVP - plus Olympic gold medalist - Breanna Stewart’s new Stewie 1 Quiet Fire sneakers. This Friday, September 16, the PUMA Hoops release will launch globally and give people the chance to not only ball but have the same flex as Breanna.

The time is almost near for WNBA superstar and MVP - plus Olympic gold medalist - Breanna Stewart’s new Stewie 1 Quiet Fire sneakers. This Friday, September 16, the PUMA Hoops release will launch globally and give people the chance to not only ball but have the same flex as Breanna.

The kicks catch your eyes so of course we have details below and an up-close look at the sneakers a little further down.

On Friday, September 16, PUMA Hoops and WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist Breanna Stewart, will unveil the first women’s signature basketball shoe in more than 10 years with the Stewie 1 Quiet Fire. The performance-packed kick embodies Stewart’s fierce-yet-humble nature on and off the court with its Quiet Fire colorway—a striking combination of neon yellow and contrasting black. Coordinating apparel, featuring retro references and modern takes on classic b-ball cuts, ensures unmatched style.

Stewie 1 puts an end to the industry’s decade-plus drought and underscores the message of our overdue collaboration. The performance-packed kick embodies Stewart’s fierce-yet-humble nature on and off the court with its Quiet Fire colorway—a striking combination of neon yellow and contrasting black. An understated tonal flame pattern represents this duality, while a North Star-inspired upper captures the forward’s brilliant talent and is a nod to her high school team. Loaded with innovative tech, including NITRO foam, the Stewie 1 is unmatched on all fronts.

The Stewie 1 Quiet Fire will be available on September 16 on PUMA.com, at the PUMA NYC Flagship Store, DICK’S Sporting Goods and select retailers globally. Accompanying apparel pieces will be available in October. The Stewie 1 and accompanying apparel retail for $35-$140. A media brief can be found attached.

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LaMelo Ball's extra fire MB.01 Iridescent Dreams sneakers drop next week

If you want to ball like LaMelo Ball, a basketball camp should be the first step. But secondly? How about lacing up like the Charlotte Hornets superstar with a pair of his upcoming PUMA MB.01 Iridescent Dreams sneakers?

If you want to ball like LaMelo Ball, a basketball camp should be the first step. But secondly? How about lacing up like the Charlotte Hornets superstar with a pair of his upcoming PUMA MB.01 Iridescent Dreams sneakers?

The kicks look insanely dope and officially arrive for purchase on Monday, August 22 at PUMA.com. As always, swiping and scrolling are always appreciated.

In sleek black, the now-iconic disruptive design gives off a game-ready glow with its luminous Melo branding. Living up to his “1 of 1” motto, the Not From Here footwear proves yet again that some things just can’t be replicated.

With space-age PUMA Hoops tech, including NITRO foam, be ready to illuminate the lane and any look.

Retailing for $125, the MB.01 Iridescent Dreams will available Monday, August 22 at PUMA.com.

Need a closer look at the sneakers themselves? The all-black flexing hits different.

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...and here's 10 looks at LaMelo Ball's Charlotte MB.01 Queen City courts

….as if looking at the new kicks weren’t enough, the PUMA Hoops team and LaMelo Ball have gone all out to honor Charlotte, North Carolina with some custom courts. Peep the 10 stunning snapshots at this greatness.

….as if looking at the new kicks weren’t enough, the PUMA Hoops team and LaMelo Ball have gone all out to honor Charlotte, North Carolina with some custom courts. Peep the 10 stunning snapshots at this greatness.

As you might imagine, swiping is for the win.

Draped in a majestic purple with a pop of teal, the MB.01 Queen City honors Ball starting his NBA career in Charlotte, North Carolina. To celebrate the city of Charlotte and give back to the community, PUMA and LaMelo partnered to refurbish two courts at L.C. Coleman Neighborhood Park. The courts located at 1501 McDonald Street feature LaMelo’s signature wings, “1 of 1”designs, and are painted with a bold color palette inspired by the MB.01 Queen City and Buzz City silhouettes.

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Here's 9 insane looks at LaMelo Ball's MB.01 Queen City PUMA Hoops kicks

It’s official - NBA superstar LaMelo Ball is really balling out of control in the league and getting all of the spotlight. While his Charlotte Hornets gear up for a strong playoffs push, it’s only right day one fans lace up like the sharp shooter with a pair of his PUMA Hoops - the MB.01 Queen City kicks..

It’s official - NBA superstar LaMelo Ball is really balling out of control in the league and getting all of the spotlight. While his Charlotte Hornets gear up for a strong playoffs push, it’s only right day one fans lace up like the sharp shooter with a pair of his PUMA Hoops - the MB.01 Queen City kicks..

Check out nine snapshots of the kicks including a few with Ball rocking them but first the sneaker details below.

PUMA Hoops is releasing its latest MB.01 style, Queen City, which LaMelo Ball debuted on-court during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio.

Draped in a majestic purple with a pop of teal, the MB.01 Queen City honors Ball starting his NBA career in Charlotte, North Carolina. To celebrate the city of Charlotte and give back to the community, PUMA and LaMelo partnered to refurbish two courts at L.C. Coleman Neighborhood Park. The courts located at 1501 McDonald Street feature LaMelo’s signature wings, “1 of 1”designs, and are painted with a bold color palette inspired by the MB.01 Queen City and Buzz City silhouettes.

The MB.01 Queen features the latest PUMA Hoops technology featuring Nitro Foam in the midsole for superior responsiveness and comfort while remaining lightweight.

The MB.01 Queen City, retailing for $125, will be available starting March 18 at PUMA.com, at the PUMA NYC Flagship store and atFoot Locker, Foot Locker Canada, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports and Eastbay. 

Here is a look at some basketball courts LaMelo and the PUMA Hoops team pulled through for with revamped looks.

If you need an even closer look at the kicks, peep them below.

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