Puma MB.01 Lo

Released 7/2022, Low Top, LaMelo Ball, 
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8.9
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
14 ratings
Following the footsteps of the original Puma MB.01, the low-top remains one of the top performance options on the market.

Best Suitable For:

Players who want an all-around performer with no weaknesses.

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Category Performance Ratings:

Expert Ratings (4)
User Ratings (14)
Traction
9.4
Cushion
8.9
Materials
8.5
Support
8.9
Fit
8.5
Outdoor
33%

Weight & Sizing:

Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide

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Puma MB.01 Lo Review

Pros:
Aggressive, grippy traction
Balanced cushioning setup
Cons:
Cheap feeling materials

Performance of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

Not much changed between the original Puma MB.01 and the low-top version. The traction is still reliable on all surfaces. Puma's Nitro foam is a balanced cushioning setup offering both impact protection and responsiveness. The fit can be narrow, but the materials are comfortable and get the job done performance-wise. The shoe also has solid support features to keep your foot secure and contained. Overall, the Puma MB.01 Low continues the trend of Puma releasing quality performance basketball shoes.
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Expert Reviews of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #14 of 304)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
August 8, 2022
I had a lot of fun playing in the Puma MB.01 Lo. To me, these are the perfect basketball shoe. The traction and cushion are top-notch, and the stability is fantastic.
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The Puma MB.01 Low is one of the best and most versatile performance shoes on the market. It packs an aggressive traction pattern, balanced cushioning, and support features that get the job done.
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8.2
August 8, 2022
The Puma MB.01 is a fantastic shoe at a great price. The traction is reliable, and the cushion offers an impressive mix of court feel and impact protection.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
The Puma MB.01 Lo is not a shoe I can recommend over the mid-top version. It's still a solid shoe, but the traction didn't perform as well for me on the Lo compared to the original.
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User Reviews of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #106 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.8
August 17, 2022
Shoe is not the best right out of the box, to begin with there was a slight heel slippage. But it did not last long once I broke the shoes in. Cushion is very plush, yet responsive. Traction is great on clean or dusty conditions, and has minimal dust pickup. Although the shoe is a little heavy for a low top, this is a solid pick-up!
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8.0
October 23, 2022
An above average shoe. Nice snug fit, good mix of cushion/support and stability/court feel. Grip is decent. Only con is I think they feel slightly larger/heavier than they need to be. This is personal preference as I prefer less cushion/bounce and more court feel.
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7.9
October 1, 2022
the traction needed time to break in but still was pretty ehhh, picked up a lot of dust, everything was good
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8.2
October 29, 2022
Very good all around shoe, ankle support isn’t the best but it’s a low top so what do you expect.
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9.0
December 13, 2022
overall the shoe is good, the only downside is the traction, it’s picks up dust frequently
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Traction of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

Expert Traction Rating: 9.4 (ranks #29 of 304)
User Traction Rating: 8.5 (ranks #174 of 304)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
10.0
August 8, 2022
I didn't need to wipe my feet one time. The traction performs well.
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Traction is the best feature of the shoe. It's the same as the high-top version, so it's aggressive and grippy.
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9.5
August 8, 2022
This traction setup is phenomenal. It is the best translucent outsole out right now.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
The solid rubber outsole had a long break-in period. It didn't perform as well as the translucent outsoles, but it was still solid.
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Cushion of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

Expert Cushion Rating: 8.9 (ranks #90 of 304)
User Cushion Rating: 8.9 (ranks #101 of 304)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
August 8, 2022
Taking off and landing feel good. It's comfortable to play in these shoes.
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Puma's full-length Nitro foam is the perfect blend of responsiveness and plushness. It's a well-balanced setup.
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7.5
August 8, 2022
The Low has the same Nitro foam setup as the mid-top version. It has a lot of impact protection while also offering some court feel. Once it gets broken in, the cushioning excels.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
The cushioning is soft and not clunky. It's not the best for court feel, but it makes up for it with impact protection.
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Materials of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

Expert Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #84 of 304)
User Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #154 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
August 8, 2022
I found the materials were breathable while still being comfortable.
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Similar to other modern basketball shoes, the materials are textiles. It's not the most breathable shoe, but it is comfortable.
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7.0
August 8, 2022
The materials are the same as the mid-tops. The textiles are cheap, but the performance is solid.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
Materials are the same on the Lo vs the original. It's thin and supportive.
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Support of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

Expert Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #64 of 304)
User Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #115 of 304)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
August 8, 2022
The stability of the shoe is immaculate. My ankle felt stable, especially in a low-cut shoe.
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The support will perform great for most.
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8.5
August 8, 2022
The internal heel counter locks you in very well, and the midsole materials help keep you contained laterally. Puma did a great job with the support features.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
Lateral stability and containment were not issues on the shoe, but I didn't enjoy the heel lockdown.
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Fit of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

Expert Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #87 of 304)
User Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #145 of 304)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
The shoe has no heel pillows, so players with narrow heels might have slippage issues. Otherwise, the fit does a good job of keeping you contained.
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8.5
August 8, 2022
My toe goes right to the edge of the shoe, and cranking down the laces will help keep you locked in.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
The fit is snug, but I enjoy that type of fit. I was also good to go length-wise.
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Durability of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

User Durability Rating: 8.8 (ranks #90 of 304)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0

Outdoor of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

Expert Outdoor Rating: 33.3 (ranks #162 of 304)
User Outdoor Rating: 42.9 (ranks #207 of 304)
Good (100%)
3
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
5
The traction will wear down quickly if you play outdoors.
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fair
August 8, 2022
I think the outsole can perform well outdoors.
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fair
August 16, 2022
The durability seems like it will be good.
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Width of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

very narrow
0
slightly narrow
7
regular
9
slightly wide
0
very wide
1
slightly narrow
The shoe runs slightly narrow by the forefoot.
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slightly narrow
August 8, 2022
Go up half a size if you have a wide foot. The shoe is narrow around the midfoot.
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slightly narrow
August 16, 2022
The width is slightly narrow.
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Size of the Puma MB.01 Lo:

very small
0
slightly small
3
true to size
14
slightly long
1
very long
0
true to size
August 8, 2022
I went true to size.
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true to size
It's true to size.
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true to size
August 8, 2022
The shoe does fit true to size.
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true to size
August 16, 2022
I went true to size.
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