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Forefoot midsole tech
NITRO foam forefoot
Heel midsole tech
NITRO foam heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with strong multi-directional pattern
Upper tech
Textile upper with supportive overlays and heel frame
Cushioning feel
Balanced and lively
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Secure and supportive
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
79Very GoodCourt Feel
78Very GoodBounce
75Very GoodStability
88ExcellentTraction
88ExcellentFit
90ExcellentContext
Story & provenance
WNBA Signature Breakthrough
Released in 2022, Stewie 1 arrived in Breanna Stewart's first PUMA signature, a major milestone for modern WNBA signature footwear. The design intent centered on giving Stewart a stable, versatile performance shoe suited to her complete, multi-level game. Notable versions or talking points included its signature significance and the strong positive response to its all-around playability. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for good traction, good stability, and a very complete first signature. 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.