These PUMA x LaMelo Ball MB.01 Basketball Shoes Drip in a New Gilded “Golden Child” Colorway
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LaMelo Ball’s signature PUMA MB.01 basketball shoe is getting the Midas touch in a brand new “Golden Child” colorway. After weeks of the player wearing the shiny shoes on the court and stirring up buzz, the gilded new edition from the player-exclusive Rare Reserve line is available to shop today, November 24th on PUMA.com.
Ball already has three signature styles with PUMA on his roster, but this special collaboration circles back to his first-ever MB.01 model that debuted in 2022. This time, it drips in luxe metallic finishes with subtle pops of Fiery Coral along the tongue and toe. While “Golden Child” is an apt name for a sneaker that reflects off the court, it also gives a nod to Ball’s childhood nickname as the youngest of three brothers. The MB.01 silhouette evokes aesthetic details synonymous with peak 2010’s basketball styles, as this shiny new colorway leans into modern metallic sneaker trends while maintaining the original model’s innovative technology and unmatched comfort.
“Golden Child” fronts Ball’s signature accents from the original PUMA “Not From Here” MB.01 shoe, including his “1 of 1” branding along the toe, side wings, and “M.E.L.O” lettering up the back heel. PUMA hoops technology paired with a golden nitrogen-infused NITROFOAM midsoles and outsoles positions players to soar higher with plush comfort and exemplary energy response. The shoes are equipped with full-coverage, high-abrasion grips and non-slip rubber outsoles for supreme stability through sharp pivots and strong landings. A TPU heel clip offers additional heel support, while breathable monomesh spans the upper for optimal breathability.
On or off the court, the opulent finish on MB.01 “Golden Child” is bound to turn heads. It’s entirely dipped in the shimmering hue across varying textures from top to bottom, with the heel of the sole gleaming as a true metallic. Embroidered rocket ship flames along the collar mimic Ball’s spaceship tattoos on his leg, empowering all kinds of players for cosmic launches toward the net.
The highly anticipated PUMA MB.01 Golden Child men’s basketball shoes will only be available for a limited time, so sign up for drop alerts on PUMA.com to snag them quickly while they’re still in stock — and you’ll be good as gold.
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