
Image approved
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
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
77Very GoodCourt Feel
78Very GoodBounce
75Very GoodStability
81Very GoodTraction
88ExcellentFit
84Very GoodContext
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.