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Puma MB.02

Released 10/2022, Mid Top, LaMelo Ball, 
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8.7
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
8.5
USER RATING
7 ratings
The Puma MB.02 is an upgrade in almost every way, especially the support.

Best Suitable For:

Players who rely on footwork and enjoy extra impact protection

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Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $129.99
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Category Performance Ratings:

Expert Ratings (4)
User Ratings (7)
Traction
9.4
Cushion
8.3
Materials
7.8
Support
9.0
Fit
8.9
Outdoor
0%

Weight & Sizing:

Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide

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Expert Rating8.78.4(0.3)8.9(0.2)8.9(0.2)8.3(0.4)8.8(0.1)
User Rating8.58.8(0.3)8.6(0.1)9.2(0.7)8.2(0.3)9.0(0.5)
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Puma MB.02 Review

Pros:
Support features are top notch
Plenty of impact protection
Cons:
Can pick up dust
Breathability could be better

Performance of the Puma MB.02:

The Puma MB.02 has a reliable traction pattern, but reviewers report dust can build up, so remember to wipe. Reviewers agree the cushioning feels denser than the MB.01. It offers more impact protection, but the bounce is minimal. The materials on the shoe are thinner, making it easier to break them in on this year's model. Puma's done a great job of implementing the support features. Strategically placed fuse overlays maximize the containment of the shoe. Overall, Puma takes a step in the right direction with incremental upgrades to the Puma MB.02. It plays well and comes with a reasonable price tag.
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Expert Reviews of the Puma MB.02:

Expert Rating: 8.7 (ranks #55 of 233)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.4
November 7, 2022
I couldn't find anything wrong with the Puma MB.02. It's an excellent performance basketball shoe. The support and stability were solid, and the traction and cushion were reliable.
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8.8
November 15, 2022
The Puma MB.02 is a quick, fast shoe with fantastic traction and adequate cushioning. The support also holds up well because of the materials.
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8.2
November 7, 2022
The Puma MB.02 is a solid shoe that's best for players who rely on impact protection to help with heavy footwork. The cushioning is stable and protective, and the traction grips well.
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8.2
November 12, 2022
The Puma MB.02 is one of the best basketball shoes for support. It also has solid cushioning and reliable traction.
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User Reviews of the Puma MB.02:

User Rating: 8.5 (ranks #134 of 233)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.6
November 19, 2022
Idk why, but this Shoe feels super lightweight. At first, it looks super heavy but feels the complete other way. Cushioning is super good. Fit is super good. Traction is fairly good. I'm a bigger dude with knee issues so this pair suits perfect for me. Impact protection on these are one of the best I tried so far. About the esthetics: Could be less orange and more red otherwise super cool looking shoes. But opinions change. Current Rota: Jordan 36 Low / Curry 10 / MB. 02
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9.5
November 21, 2022
Overall good shoes. The cushion is really good, you feel excellent support on your heel as well as on the whole foot. One thing I would say is that the shoe has high soles. So, you feel pretty tall, but it's not a problem or something
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8.6
November 14, 2022
Better than the Mb01 everything in the mb02 is better than the mb01 especially the traction
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10.0
November 17, 2022
very grippe and durable and they very comfortable 10/10
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7.8
November 17, 2022
I mean at least improve from the MB 0.1 right .....
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Traction of the Puma MB.02:

Expert Traction Rating: 9.4 (ranks #23 of 233)
User Traction Rating: 8.4 (ranks #143 of 233)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
10.0
November 7, 2022
The traction had a hard bite when I played on dusty courts. I had no sliding issues.
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10.0
November 15, 2022
The traction performs extremely well. I stopped on a dime regularly.
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9.0
November 7, 2022
The traction holds up phenomenally indoors from a durability perspective. The shoe performs best on hardwood courts.
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8.5
November 12, 2022
The traction pattern is thin, so the shoe needs a lot of wiping to handle dust. Despite the dust, it performs well.
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Cushion of the Puma MB.02:

Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #135 of 233)
User Cushion Rating: 9.3 (ranks #30 of 233)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
November 7, 2022
I felt some bounce, but the impact protection was solid.
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8.0
November 15, 2022
The Nitro foam feels comfortable and offers solid impact protection. It isn't the best cushioning for bounce, though.
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8.0
November 7, 2022
Puma puts Nitro foam in the heel and forefoot in the MB.02. The rest of the cushioning is a compression-moulded EVA. It feels dense, but it provides impact protection.
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8.0
November 12, 2022
The cushioning feels like an upgrade to the MB.01. It offers a lot of impact protection and some bounce.
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Materials of the Puma MB.02:

Expert Materials Rating: 7.8 (ranks #182 of 233)
User Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #108 of 233)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
November 7, 2022
The materials are breathable, so I didn't experience much sweat.
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8.0
November 15, 2022
The materials are thin and durable, but it doesn't offer a premium feel.
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8.0
November 7, 2022
The upper is similar to the MB.01. It feels like a chainlink TPU mesh.
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7.0
November 12, 2022
The materials aren't as thick on the MB.02, which makes the shoe easier to break in. Breathability could be better.
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Support of the Puma MB.02:

Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #14 of 233)
User Support Rating: 9.4 (ranks #19 of 233)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
November 7, 2022
The stability was excellent. I had no issues with ankle support.
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9.0
November 15, 2022
I had zero issues with support and lockdown. The materials and heel counter keeps you contained laterally.
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8.0
November 7, 2022
The rubber compound under the midfoot is harder than the rest, which offers additional torsional stability.
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9.0
November 12, 2022
This shoe is extremely supportive. The fuse overlay keeps you contained, and the laces lock you into the shoe. It's the second-best basketball shoe for support.
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Fit of the Puma MB.02:

Expert Fit Rating: 8.9 (ranks #40 of 233)
User Fit Rating: 8.9 (ranks #70 of 233)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
November 7, 2022
The fit was easy to figure out, and I didn't need to adjust anything.
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9.0
November 15, 2022
The shoe fits me well. It feels identical to the MB.01.
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8.0
November 7, 2022
The upper makes you feel like you're really being held tightly. It fits well for most players.
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8.5
November 12, 2022
The length is almost perfect, and the laces lock you down once you dial them in.
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Durability of the Puma MB.02:

User Durability Rating: 8.2 (ranks #148 of 233)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0

Outdoor of the Puma MB.02:

Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #183 of 233)
User Outdoor Rating: 20.0 (ranks #178 of 233)
Good (100%)
0
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
6
no
November 15, 2022
The grooves are too thin to perform well outdoors.
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no
November 7, 2022
The rubber is tough, but the treads are too narrow to take outdoors.
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no
November 12, 2022
I don't recommend using this shoe outdoors.
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Width of the Puma MB.02:

very narrow
0
slightly narrow
1
regular
8
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
slightly narrow
November 15, 2022
The toe box feels snug.
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regularly wide
November 7, 2022
People with 2E feet can go true to size if they like a 1-to-1 fit or up half a size for more room.
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regularly wide
November 12, 2022
Stick true to size for a 1-to-1 fit unless you have an extremely wide foot.
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Size of the Puma MB.02:

very small
0
slightly small
1
true to size
9
slightly long
1
very long
0
true to size
November 7, 2022
I went true to size.
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true to size
November 15, 2022
I went true to size.
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true to size
November 7, 2022
People with narrow and medium-shaped feet can go true to size.
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true to size
November 12, 2022
Stick true to size.
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