Puma RS Dreamer
Released 9/2020, Low Top,
Add to Favourites
8.4
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
8.5
USER RATING
16 ratings
J. Cole's first signature sneaker is a solid performer and fun to play in.
Best Suitable For:
Great for guards or big guys that need a supportive shoe.
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Puma RS Dreamer |  Under Armour Curry 9 |  Under Armour Curry 10 |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Nike Kyrie Low 5 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.4 | 8.9(0.5) | 8.8(0.4) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.3(0.1) | 8.7(0.3) | |
| User Rating | 8.5 | 9.2(0.7) | 9.0(0.5) | 9.1(0.6) | 8.7(0.2) | 9.1(0.6) | |
| Best Price | $124.99 | $89.97 $160 | $132.99 $160 | $101.99 $120 | $89.99 $110 | $82.97 $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 450g - 460g | 320g - 330g | 350g - 360g | 350g - 360g | 330g - 350g | 350g - 360g |
53 likes
from StockX
$43.00
12 likes
from StockX
$49.00
27 likes
from StockX
$50.00
29 likes
from StockX
$52.00
29 likes
from StockX
$55.00
14 likes
from StockX
$65.00
49 likes
from StockX
$69.00
25 likes
from StockX
$75.00
94 likes
from StockX
$95.00
60 likes
from StockX
$113.00
46 likes
from StockX
$160.00
Puma RS Dreamer Review
Pros:
Great traction indoors and outdoors
Very supportive
Cons:
Minimal impact protection
Pretty heavy
Performance of the Puma RS Dreamer:
How does the first collaboration between Puma and hip hop legend J.Cole perform on the hardwood?
The traction on this shoe was one of the highlights and it worked well indoors and outdoors. The rubber should be durable enough for outdoor use.
The cushion lacked impact protection and wasn't super comfortable, but provided a responsive setup with a nice court feel.
The materials performed well and are pretty nice considering the affordable price tag.
The fit was good and provided a locked-in feeling without being uncomfortable. They ran a little long in the toe area.
Another strong point of the shoe is the support. Reviewers had no issues with lateral containment or stability.
For $120 the RS Dreamer is a really good performer and fun to play in.
See all 3 reviews
Expert Reviews of the Puma RS Dreamer:
Expert Rating: 8.4 (ranks #153 of 304)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.7
October 6, 2020
The RS Dreamer is one of the best looking hoop shoes of 2020. If PUMA can improve their cushion setup then they will be a serious contender to Nike, Jordan, and Adidas. You will be satisfied if you pick up the RS Dreamer!
More details
8.2
September 15, 2020
For $120, I'd say go get a pair of the RS Dreamer because these are really fun to play in. Overall these are a solid pair of shoes if you like feeling light on your feet.
More details
8.2
September 15, 2020
The RS Dreamer is a solid all-around shoe. The great traction and support make for a shoe that almost anyone can play in. My only issues were that they are pretty heavy and the cushion setup isn't great.
More details
User Reviews of the Puma RS Dreamer:
User Rating: 8.5 (ranks #191 of 304)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
9
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.1
January 23, 2022
The show is amazing on feet but not on court. The traction is not good. You will not get the bite or stop you will like, picks up dust like crazy and you don’t feel shifty too make quick crossovers or change of direction. Outdoor is a different story, these will grip the outdoor court way better than it did indoors. The cushion is okay, materials are fine and the support you feel locked down.
More details
8.6
August 24, 2022
Loved it, for the time I had it. The traction was the best I’ve ever seen. It gripped perfectly, and repelled dust like a leaf blower. It started filling after a bit, but it was perfect for a while. The cushioning and materials aren’t something to write home about, but you don’t notice them. DON’T PLAY OUTSIDE in them, these shoes are not durable at all.
More details
9.0
December 31, 2021
Cushion is responsive, but very heavy and stiff and hard. The only let down of this shoe. It feels supportive and very stable however, and with a cushioned orthotic these shoes would be up there with the best of them. Overall very stable and comfy aside from dead cushion, still pretty fun to play in regardless.
More details
8.4
June 29, 2022
The RS Dreamer is an great shoe, once it breaks in. The cushion and materials are ok, but
the traction and support are amazing. The outsole has a great stop, barely picks up dust, and is incredibly durable. A great all-around shoe, that can be worn on and off the court.
More details
8.1
January 7, 2022
Not a bad shoe at all. While not the best performer, it's a nice shoe and it's few shortcomings are compensated by its looks. (Especially this colorway)
More details
Traction of the Puma RS Dreamer:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #53 of 304)
User Traction Rating: 8.9 (ranks #137 of 304)
10 - Amazing
7
9 - Great
8
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.5
October 6, 2020
The traction from PUMA has been consistently good lately and this is the case for the RS dreamer as well.
More details
9.0
September 15, 2020
This traction pattern reminds me of a leaf and the traction is insane on clean courts. You'll have to consistently wipe to maintain traction on dust.
More details
9.0
September 15, 2020
This traction looks like a leaf and features pretty hard rubber. I only played outdoors in these, but the grip and bite was insane. They also had good bite on my wood floors indoors.
More details
Cushion of the Puma RS Dreamer:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.3 (ranks #277 of 304)
User Cushion Rating: 7.8 (ranks #233 of 304)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
7
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
1
7.0
October 6, 2020
The ProFoam was pretty firm compared to most other cushion setups and it lacked bounce. The cushion felt somewhat dead on foot.
More details
8.0
September 15, 2020
I really liked the subtle bounce in the forefoot cushion on these. Impact protection isn't the best and this is a more responsive setup. For what it is I really enjoyed it.
More details
7.0
September 15, 2020
These have really nice court feel, but the cushion didn't feel great. There wasn't much impact protection outdoors and my feet hurt after playing. This setup is very responsive and low to the ground.
More details
Materials of the Puma RS Dreamer:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #125 of 304)
User Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #144 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
10
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
October 6, 2020
These materials are nice! The mix of old and new style materials throughout the upper performs well and didn't require any break-in time.
More details
8.0
September 15, 2020
On this colorway, the mesh is pretty nice and there are some nice synthetic hits around the upper. Performance-wise the materials do what they need to and held up well.
More details
8.0
September 15, 2020
The knit feels pretty nice, but not as nice as the Clyde Hardwood. It is thin and conforms well to your foot. The materials aren't the most premium, but they get the job done.
More details
Support of the Puma RS Dreamer:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #99 of 304)
User Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #133 of 304)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
October 6, 2020
The support is similar to the Clyde Hardwood. This shoe has all the standard support features you've come to expect and does the job well.
More details
8.0
September 15, 2020
I think the support has everything you want and nothing you don't. No side to side movement on the foot bed and the base was wide enough for lateral movements. Support wasn't over the top or too minimal and has everything I want in a shoe.
More details
9.0
September 15, 2020
Lateral containment is never going to be an issue and the base of the shoe is pretty wide. You feel stable and supported in this shoe.
More details
Fit of the Puma RS Dreamer:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #157 of 304)
User Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #172 of 304)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.0
October 6, 2020
The lockdown was solid for me when I was playing, but the materials did stretch out a little. After a couple of games, I had to tighten the laces, and then everything was great.
More details
8.0
September 15, 2020
There is a little bit of dead space in the toe box area but the fit was good everywhere else.
More details
8.0
September 15, 2020
Ran a little long and there was a little dead space in the toe box. They are easy to put on and fit well overall.
More details
Durability of the Puma RS Dreamer:
User Durability Rating: 9.0 (ranks #59 of 304)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Puma RS Dreamer:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 83.3 (ranks #51 of 304)
User Outdoor Rating: 88.5 (ranks #43 of 304)
Good (100%)
13
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
1
good
October 6, 2020
The traction was solid outdoors.
More details
fair
September 15, 2020
I had some solid wear after playing in these for a week and a half.
More details
good
September 15, 2020
These have high abrasion rubber and worked well for me outdoors.
More details
Width of the Puma RS Dreamer:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
9
regular
8
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
regularly wide
September 15, 2020
I have slightly wide feet and had no issues going true to size.
More details
slightly narrow
September 15, 2020
Wide footers may want to go up half a size.
More details
Size of the Puma RS Dreamer:
very small
0
slightly small
2
true to size
15
slightly long
2
very long
0
true to size
October 6, 2020
These fit true to size for me. Go down half a size if you want a really snug fit.
More details
true to size
September 15, 2020
True to size worked well for me.
More details
true to size
September 15, 2020
I went true to size and it worked well for me.
More details
Share this article:
Sharing is caring:
Sneaker Geek App
Get the "SneakerGeek" app and always stay up-to-date with new shoe releases!
