Puma Hali 1
Released 9/2025, Low Top, Tyrese Haliburton,
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Performance Ratings
8.4
EXPERT RATING
7 reviews
NA
USER RATING
0 ratings
Performance Summary
The Puma Hali 1 might be one of the brand's best performance shoes. The traction, in particular, is fantastic.
Pros
Fantastic traction performance
Support and lockdown work well
Cons
Budget materials
The midsole is thinner and low to the ground
Best Suitable For: This shoe is best for Puma basketball fans looking for something different.
Category Performance Ratings
9.3
Traction
Herringbone pattern with grippy translucent rubber. Excellent bite on clean courts; dust sensitive but holds up with occasional wiping.
8.5
Cushion
Nitro foam midsole with sculpted shank. Plush and slightly bouncy with good impact protection; some find it dense and needs break in.
8.1
Materials
Textile and mesh upper with synthetic overlays. Lightweight and breathable but not premium; padding can be thin and needs breaking in.
8.4
Support
Sculpted shank and stable midsole with molded heel. Provides solid torsional stability and reliable lockdown with minimal heel slip.
7.9
Fit
Runs true to size for most with average to roomy width. Good lockdown overall but toe box may open after break in.
50%
Outdoor
Thick tread and durable outsole. Generally decent outdoor durability though one reviewer avoided taking it outside.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most; some recommend trying half size down if the toe box feels roomy after break in.
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wide
Width
Fits average to roomy width best. Wide feet may want half size up for extra forefoot room.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Puma Hali 1 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Under Armour Curry 11 |  Puma All Pro Nitro |  Under Armour Curry Series 7 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.4 | 8.9(0.5) | 8.9(0.5) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.4(0.0) | |
| User Rating | NA | 9.3 | 9.5 | 8.7 | 9.1 | NA | |
| Best Price | $99.99 $130 | $149 | $225 | $140 $160 | $62.97 $130 | $129.99 $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | 340g - 340g | 380g - 400g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Puma Hali 1:
Expert Rating: 8.4 (ranks #162 of 385)
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8.8
December 21, 2025
Puma and Tyrese Haliburton are off to a strong start with the Hali 1. These could be one of Puma's best shoes. It has features most players will probably enjoy.
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8.8
November 21, 2025
I'm a fan of what Puma did with the Hali 1. The width, stability, and shock absorption all work well together.
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8.6
October 19, 2025
For the price, the Puma Hali 1 is worth it. This could be Puma's best shoe. It's their most well-rounded, and the traction is fantastic.
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8.6
October 19, 2025
I think the Puma Hali 1 is a top-tier performer. It has excellent traction and better-than-expected cushioning.
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8.4
October 19, 2025
The more I played in the Puma Hali 1, the more I liked them. It might be the best Puma performance shoe on the market.
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8.2
October 23, 2025
The Puma Hali is a solid debut signature shoe. The traction plays well, and the shoe feels quick and responsive.
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7.6
November 14, 2025
The Puma Hali 1 has phenomenal traction, but I am not a fan of the fit or cushioning.
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User Reviews of the Puma Hali 1:
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Traction of the Puma Hali 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.3 (ranks #47 of 385)
User Traction Rating: NA
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10.0
December 21, 2025
Full-length herringbone with translucent rubber bites hard. It picks up dust but still delivers consistent hard stops on clean and dusty courts.
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9.0
November 21, 2025
The herringbone traction works, and I love the width and stability of the outsole.
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10.0
October 19, 2025
The traditional herringbone traction pattern has amazing performance. You're going to have no issues on clean courts.
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9.0
October 19, 2025
The translucent outsole on my pair is safe and effective. It's grippy and consistent.
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9.0
October 19, 2025
The outsole performance is fantastic. It performs well on both clean and dusty courts.
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9.0
October 23, 2025
The traction performance is intense out of the box. Make sure to wipe the dust off occasionally.
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9.0
November 14, 2025
If you're on clean courts, this shoe's traction feels phenomenal. However, it is a dust magnet. Wiping is a must.
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Cushion of the Puma Hali 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.5 (ranks #185 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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9.0
December 21, 2025
Full-length Nitro foam is responsive and bouncy in the forefoot. The heel is plush and provides good impact protection. I really enjoyed this setup.
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9.0
November 21, 2025
The shank is sculpted and thick, and the Nitro foam feels dense underfoot. It offers more shock absorption than bounce.
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9.0
October 19, 2025
The Nitro foam midsole feels soft and plush underfoot. I felt quick, and there is a slight bounciness, too.
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9.0
October 19, 2025
Cushioning is a bright spot. I was surprised by how bouncy the shoe feels.
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8.5
October 19, 2025
One of the things that surprised me most was the cushioning. It was plush under my heel with lots of impact protection. I enjoyed playing in this shoe.
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8.0
October 23, 2025
The midsole feels low to the ground and responsive. It has a nice bounce, too.
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7.0
November 14, 2025
The cushioning setup is okay. It didn't break in as nicely as expected. Impact protection is decent.
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Materials of the Puma Hali 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #185 of 385)
User Materials Rating: NA
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8.0
December 21, 2025
Materials are mostly screen mesh with TPU overlays. Not as premium as expected, but breathable, comfortable, and durable. There is a minimal break-in period.
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8.0
November 21, 2025
The padding takes a bit of breaking in to mitigate lace irritation. There are a variety of materials used in this shoe. The comfort is pretty good.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
The textile upper feels fine. The quality could be better, but I am not complaining.
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9.0
October 19, 2025
The materials are secure and supportive without sacrificing comfort. I found that impressive.
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7.5
October 19, 2025
The materials aren't anything special, but they work. It feels lightweight and breathable.
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8.0
October 23, 2025
The lacing system helps keep me contained, and the mesh upper works well. I like the materials.
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8.0
November 14, 2025
The upper materials are decent but not amazing. It feels slightly stiff. I like that the materials are thin.
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Support of the Puma Hali 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #194 of 385)
User Support Rating: NA
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9.0
December 21, 2025
Lockdown hugs your foot and provides great containment. The large shank plate gives excellent torsional stability and a noticeable spring back. I had no issues.
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9.0
November 21, 2025
Heel slippage is minor, and the lockdown is decent. I love the stability provided by the midsole and the shank.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
Personally, support was not an issue for me. I had no problem with heel slippage or sliding off the footbed either.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
I like how secure and supportive the shoe feels. The upper and midsole combine to provide plenty of stability.
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9.0
October 19, 2025
I enjoyed how supportive this shoe is. I felt locked in and was good to go. You get a ton of support with this model.
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8.0
October 23, 2025
I didn't experience any issues with lockdown.
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8.0
November 14, 2025
The torsional support is stiff and stable. Lateral containment and stability were solid as well.
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Fit of the Puma Hali 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.9 (ranks #297 of 385)
User Fit Rating: NA
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The fit is pretty standard. It hugs the foot without pinching, and I had no heel slippage or dead space.
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9.0
November 21, 2025
I like the mellow fit of the shoe.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
My true size felt fine within this shoe. The overall fit is good.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
The fit is solid. It's wider and more spacious than the All-Pro Nitro 2.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
There were no pinch points, and the shoe fit comfortably. I also like the padding.
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8.0
October 23, 2025
I had no issues with the fit.
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6.0
November 14, 2025
The fit was a disappointment. The toe box was much too roomy, especially after the materials broke in.
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Durability of the Puma Hali 1:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Puma Hali 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #121 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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Fair (50%)
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fair
December 21, 2025
The midsole shows wear from my time in the shoes. I’m not sure they would be durable enough for heavy outdoor play.
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good
November 21, 2025
I think the tread is thick enough for outdoor use.
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fair
October 19, 2025
I think this pair will be durable enough for outdoor usage.
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no
October 19, 2025
I don't think I would take this pair outdoors.
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fair
November 14, 2025
Outsole durability feels good.
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Width of the Puma Hali 1:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
December 21, 2025
Not too wide, not too narrow. The width feels standard and comfortable.
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regularly wide
November 21, 2025
2E feet can go true to size for a performance fit or up half a size for a roomier fit.
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regularly wide
October 19, 2025
The width is average.
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regularly wide
October 19, 2025
The width is average.
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slightly narrow
October 23, 2025
Players with wide feet can go up half a size.
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Size of the Puma Hali 1:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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true to size
December 21, 2025
I'd recommend going true to size. That's what I did, and I had no problems.
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true to size
November 21, 2025
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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true to size
October 19, 2025
I think the Hali 1 runs true to size.
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true to size
October 19, 2025
Go true to size.
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true to size
October 19, 2025
I went with my standard true size.
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true to size
October 23, 2025
Go true to size.
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½ size large
November 14, 2025
I suggest going down half a size.
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