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A Charlotte Hornets-inspired colorway of the PUMA MB.01 is on the way as we bring you a look at the Queen City colorway which LaMelo Ball debuted on-court during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio. The PUMA MB.01 “Queen City” is covered in a vibrant purple hue all throughout the mesh and synthetic upper with subtle hits of blue on the branding to complete the Charlotte Hornets-inspired motif. Down below we see a purple rubber midsole and outsole with Nitro Foam technology in the midsole. Get a good look below and expect the PUMA MB.01 ?Queen City? to release on March 18th for $125.

In Jordan Brand news, remember that the Air Jordan 12 Playoffs 2022 finally drops this week.

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Puma has announced that Netherlands and FC Barcelona superstar Memphis Depay is the brand’s newest global
ambassador for the brand in a long-term partnership.

The new partnership will see Puma collaborate with Memphis across his many passions. Not only is Memphis a star on the pitch, but he is also a creative at heart off the pitch. PUMA plans to work with Memphis on both football and lifestyle projects that tap into his love of music, fashion, art and community outreach.

?To me this is a perfect match, PUMA shares my passion and vision for my future, and I cannot wait for people to see what we have planned. I want to inspire people from all walks of life and continue the work of my foundation, which aligns naturally with PUMA?s existing REFORM platform,? said Memphis Depay.

The partnership will combine influences from sport and culture to create unique products, starting with the launch of Memphis? very own PUMA collection later in 2022. PUMA will develop co-produced fashion product with Memphis through his luxury sub-label BADTTW (?Blind and Deaf to the World?).

?We believe Memphis is a generational talent. He is widely recognized as one of football?s top stars in and outside of the game,? said Johan Adamsson, Global Director of Sports Marketing and Sports Licensing at PUMA. ?Fast on and fast off the pitch, Memphis perfectly reflects PUMA?s Faster Football movement. Taking risks and defying convention to shape football culture on and off the pitch, breaking down barriers and driving positive change not only in football but in the community through his various initiatives with a fearless attitude.?

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 12 Playoffs return next week.

Making its debut in about a month, here is an official look at Puma’s newest running sneaker, the Puma Velocity NITRO 2.

The Puma Velocity NITRO 2 is said to be an all-in-one neutral running shoe made for any distance. The runner is a lightweight and sleek update to the RUN PUMA roster. Tech details include NITRO foam used on the sole for exceptional responsiveness and ultimate cushioning. The sneaker prides on its comfort regardless of how fast you run. Additionally, the design of the sneaker also provides enhanced visibility through reflective hits placed throughout.

Peep two colorways of the Puma Velocity NITRO 2 below and look for the Puma Velocity NITRO 2 to debut beginning next month at select retailers and PUMA.com for the retail price of $120.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 6 UNC White drops on March 5th.

Puma teams up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC to create a limited-edition collection inspired by the much-anticipated global release of the new Warner Bros. Pictures film, ?The Batman.?

The Batman x Puma Collection embraces the grittiness of Gotham City and the heroics of Batman by drawing inspiration from the film, with the full collection merging culture with sport, bringing Batman, the Batmobile, and Bat emblem to life across sneakers, accessories, and apparel.

The Batman x Puma footwear include a  a twist on the classic Puma Suede, a Fierce 2 inspired by Selina Kyle (Catwoman), an all-over black Puma RS-X silhouette with red accents, a sleek all-black Mayze with a pop of red in the formstrip, and two Court Rider hoops styles that pay homage to Batman and Catwoman. Also releasing are special Batman ULTRA and FUTURE Z football boots as well as PUMA running and training products, featuring dryCELL technology to wick moisture and ergonomic cutlines for ease of movement that will allow fans to run through the streets of Gotham City and beyond. Additionally, the collection captures the essence of the film through moody colors, dramatic design elements, and Batsuit-inspired cut lines and Batman graphics. The apparel/accessories collection includes hoodies, T-shirts, T7 track suits, shorts, leggings, hats, and more.

The Batman x Puma Collection will begin to release select pieces on February 26th on PUMA.com, PUMA Stores and select retailers worldwide in kids and adult sizing and retailing from $22 ?$220.

In other news, if you missed the Air Jordan 6 UNC White shock drop, you’ll have another chance at scooping up a pair next month. 

Coming off the successful debut of Puma’s basketball-inspired lifestyle collection, High Court, Creatively Directed By June Ambrose, and introduction to Puma?s new Women?s Hoops category,Puma and Puma Women?s Hoops Creative Director June Ambrose, has released additional High Court apparel and footwear product.

Ambrose and Puma have released several new items from the High Court Collection. The latest styles in the High Court Collection takes inspiration from Ambrose?s philosophy that life is a sport, style is the game and basketball is the vibe. Ambrose incorporates athletic and physical elements of the game into the collection to underscore how women are consistently winning, playing the game of life, and staying on top of their daily grind in all positions that they hold.

On the collection, Ambrose said, “Style is such a personal expression, I’ve loved seeing women…and men wear the collection in their own way. This second drop is really centered around transitional style; I want every piece to work hard for the people wearing them. We hold so many positions in our lives, functionality and versatility are necessities!”

The latest key collection pieces include the High Court Quad Women’s Basketball Jacket, High Court Cunning Suede, High Court Timeless Women’s Tank, University Shopper and the High Court Women’s Arena Short. The Quad Jacket can be styled in various ways including a layered look, a long line and cropped option, or zipped and deconstructed featuring a fleece, vest and more.

The Puma High Court collection along with the newest styles is now available in the U.S. and globally on PUMA.com, in PUMA stores and at select retailers worldwide.

In other news, the Air Jordan 3 Muslin is expected to debut soon. Will you be copping?

Jeff Staple and Puma have teamed up once more to his us with another Puma Suede collab. Slated to be Jeff Staple?s second Suede design, the Jeff Staple x Puma Suede Create from Division looks to modernize the classic Suede model.

Said to be a continuation of STAPLE?s theme of Dualism, the Jeff Staple x Puma Suede Create from Division is inspired by the clash of man versus machine as it transforms the Suede with a monotone Grey palette and mixed materials across the upper. Standout details include the fuse of contrasting patterns and textures that resilt in a progressive take on the timeless silhouette. Notable features include the custom woven label featuring the Staple Pigeon and PUMA logos adorned with a woven fortune knot charm, nodding to Chinese ideology as well as Jeff Staple?s Chinese American heritage Pigeon logo embroidery flipped to the inside heel (opposed to the traditional outside heel).

?The Create from Division Suede was inspired by the concept of dualism and man versus machine ? which is reflected in the contrasting textures and patterns throughout the shoe. The PUMA Suede is the perfect blank canvas ? being one of the most instantly recognizable, classic sneaker silhouettes of all time. It?s also awesome to work with Foot Locker for a second time who has been a longtime supporter of sneaker culture and has a wide global reach to fans everywhere,? said Jeff Staple.

Designed exclusively for Foot Locker and STAPLE stores, look for the Jeff Staple x Puma Suede Create from Division on February 10th for the retail price of $120.

Puma has linked up with the popular video game Minecraft to bring to us an exciting collection.

Previewed below, the Minecraft x Puma Collection features apparel and footwear for the entire family, big and small. The collection references beloved (and some feared) Minecraft mobs that are featured on tees, hoodies, pants and the classic Puma Suede.

Standout pieces from the collection include the Puma Suede that features a pixelated green, blue, and brown suede upper inspired by the plains ? one of Minecraft?s most characteristic biomes, a double formstrip with printed graphics, co-branded tongue label, and additional branding on the heel. For kids? footwear, in addition to the PUMA Suede, the RS-Z will be included in the collection.

To celebrate the launch of the drop, players can download a thrilling PUMA DLC where you can visit a virtual PUMA store to change your character?s skins, participate in three different races to collect exclusive trophies, and discover exciting surprises along the way. The PUMA DLC will be available starting February 8 from the Minecraft Marketplace on the Minecraft Bedrock Edition.

The PUMA x Minecraft gaming ready collection, $25 – $100, will be available starting February 5 on PUMA.com, at the PUMA NYC Flagship store and at select retailers.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 1 High OG Dark Marina Blue drops very soon.

Highlighted by the Puma Suede, here are official images of the upcoming DC Justice League x Puma collection.

The DC Justice League x Puma collection features styles inspired by some of the most iconic DC Super Heroes of all time including Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman. The collection consists of color combinations that heroically collide with comic book-inspired graphics on a series of sneakers, hoodies, tees and more. The center piece of this collection is the Puma Suede dons in a Black, Blue and Red color scheme with Gold branding. The most notable feature are the ?Justice League? tongue tags and the multicolored stars on the lateral side of the heel.

Retailing for $80, look for the DC Justice League x Puma Suede to release on January 27th at select retailers and PUMA.com. Additional footwear styles will be released in 2022.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 1 High OG Dark Marina Blue drops next month.

A couple weeks ago we let you know that a Rick and Morty x Puma MB.01 collab was in the works. Today we get an official look and official release info.

Lamelo Ball’s Rick and Morty x Puma MB.01 colla will be officially licensed from Warner Bros. Consumer Products. The sneaker is a nod to LaMelo?s favorite Adult Swim show. Opting for a mismatched motif, the design is inspired by Rick and Morty?s intergalactic misadventures and LaMelo?s ?Not From Here? style. The right shoe comes in Red, while the left comes dressed in Green. Notable details include the portal graphics on the lace locks, while of Rick and Morty’s face are found on the inside of the tongues.

Retailing for $135, look for the Rick and Morty x Puma MB.01 to release alongside six apparel items including: the Rick Hoodie, Rick Pant, Rick and Morty Long-Sleeved Tee, Rick and Morty Short-Sleeved Tee, Slime Onesie and the Rick and Morty Short on February 18th at select retailers and PUMA.com.

In other news, the Air Jordan 1 High OG Dark Marina Blue arrives next month.

Puma will be dropping a handful of new colorways of LaMelo Ball’s signature sneaker in February. One pair dropping a month from now is the Puma MB.01 in a Grey and Red colorway.

Previewed below, the Puma MB.01 comes dressed in a light and dark Grey upper contrasted by the Red hits spotted on the branding hits which also includes the sneaker’s signature flames at the ankle collar. Elsewhere you will find LaMelo?s ?Not from Here? on the tongues and a smoky translucent outsole housing the word ?rare,? which describes LaMelo’s talent on the hardwood.

Retailing for $125, look for the Puma MB.01 Grey Red to release on February 18th at select retailers and PUMA.com.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 4 WMNS Sail Canvas debuts this spring season.

Also dropping next month, here is another look at the recently unveiled Puma MB.01 Buzz City.

As most of you know by now, the Puma MB.01 was co-designed by LaMelo, incorporating his personal style throughout the shoe from bold color choices to intricate unique details.

The Puma MB.01 Buzz City is inspired by the Charlotte Hornets team colors. This colorway has the sneaker covered in Black all throughout the upper along with Blue Atoll (or teal) used on the flames design, and the other branding throughout. Other details include a tongue tag with ?1 of 1? written on it, LaMelo?s ?Not from Here? creative is found right above the toe box, while the outsole showcases the word ?rare,? which describes his talent on the hardwood. Lastly, the Puma cat and M.E.L.O branding is written down the heel.

Retailing for $125, the Puma MB.01 Buzz City is set to release on February 2nd at PUMA.com, at the PUMA NYC Flagship store and at Foot Locker, Foot Locker Canada, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports and Eastbay. The release will also include five apparel pieces including: the Melo Dime Jacket, Melo Dime Pants, One of One Hoodie, One of One Pants and Melo Fade Short-Sleeved Tee.

In other news, the Air Jordan 1 High OG Dark Marina Blue arrives next month.

Dropping next week, here is an official look at the Puma RS-Z RE.GEN.

This iteration of the model is Puma’s newest and most sustainable addition to the RS family. The RE.GEN offering is a forward-thinking update inspired by the idea of regenerating our planet. The sneaker utilizes all non-virgin materials for a fully recycled shoe. Details include a recycled nylon and mesh upper and recycled leather overlays on toe and heel.

Retailing for $110, look for the Puma RS-Z RE.GEN to release on January 21st at select retailers and Puma.com.

In Nike news, the Nike Air Huarache Off Noir debuts tomorrow.

Dropping next month, here is an official look at the Puma RS-Fast Buck.

This “Buck” iteration of the Puma RS-Fast blends early 2000s influence with futuristic flair. Details include a luxurious layering of modern materials that include suede and leather overlays. This is then paired up with bold PUMA branding found on the tongues and lateral side. It also comes with a slight lift on the sole for some added overall oomph.

Retailing for $110, look for the Puma RS-Fast Buck to release on February 9th at select retailers and Puma.com.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 5 Racer Blue is rumored to release next year.

Aside from the PUMA MB.01 Buzz City that we shared with you yesterday, Puma will also be releasing a collaborative iteration of LaMelo Ball?s signature shoe that has them teaming up with Adult Swim?s animated sitcom Rick and Morty.

Yes to be unveiled, the Rick and Morty x PUMA MB.01 is expected to come dressed in a Jasmine Green/Nrgy Rose color scheme said to be inspired by the colors of the sitcom. It’s safe to say the the sneaker will come with some type of co-branding and most likely special packaging.

Retailing for $125, the Rick and Morty x PUMA MB.01 has no release date yet, but current reports have them releasing as soon as February 1st at select retailers and PUMA.com.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 13 Del Sol is slated to debut later on this year.

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PUMA provides the aged/retro look on this new colorway of the PUMA Suede VTG which also takes on a clean and classic color combination. This PUMA Suede VTG dubbed “The Never Worn” colorway starts off with a black hairy suede construction throughout the majority of the upper which is then joined by the signature formstripe in a light grey suede. Additional details include white/cream detailing on the laces and inner liner, OG PUMA tongue tags, and a yellowed rubber midsole with that aged/worn look that has boomed in popularity in the last couple of years. This Puma Suede VTG “The Never Worn” can be found at select PUMA retailers now for $100.

In other release news, the Air Jordan 13 Court Purple drops this weekend. Will you cop?

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