Analysis
Performance profile
| Cushioning Feel | 77 / 100 · Very Good |
|---|---|
| Court Feel | 78 / 100 · Very Good |
| Bounce | 75 / 100 · Very Good |
| Stability | 81 / 100 · Very Good |
| Traction | 88 / 100 · Excellent |
| Fit | 84 / 100 · Very Good |
Cushioning Feel
77Court Feel
78Bounce
75Stability
81Traction
88Fit
84Is it for you?
If you like rare bang-for-buck: a complete $125 all-arounder that beats pricier rivals, and can live with an outsole that sucks up dust like a vacuum and needs constant wiping, then this shoe is for you.
Forefoot midsole tech
NITRO foam forefoot
Heel midsole tech
NITRO foam heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with winged, aggressive pattern
Upper tech
Woven/textile upper with exaggerated visual shell and support frame
Cushioning feel
Balanced and comfortable
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Good
Stability
Good to very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Secure and fun once sized right
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Context
Story & provenance
Flashy Signature Debut
Released in 2021, MB.01 arrived in LaMelo Ball's first PUMA signature, built around flair, pace, and off-script creativity. The design intent centered on combining bold visual identity with a surprisingly balanced all-around performance package. Notable versions or talking points included the hit launch, wild graphics, and the model's importance in turning LaMelo into a major signature-shoe face. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for good traction, fun style, and balanced comfort with a bit of platform bulk. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.
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