This second color of the MB.04 was expected! A little more than a month after its release, it is therefore in the “1Love” color that the fourth signature shoe of LaMelo Ball kicked off the 2023/24 season. For her big premiere, Charlotte was there by winning in Houston, with LaMelo Ball already “clutch”.
As for this new color, Puma has opted for an upper in fluorescent yellow and pale red. The patterns on the tongue stand out in pink and sky blue.
On a technical level, this fourth signature shoe benefits from 4D printing technology, with the aim of improving the durability and ventilation of the shoe. The sole is still molded EVA providing the comfort and responsiveness that we know. We can also decipher a “MELO” on the sole, a “Love” on the upper, or even “1 of One”.
The MB.04 “1Love” has been available since midnight on Basket4Ballers at the price of 130 euros.
Our verdict on the MB.04
Puma has gradually been able to establish the “MB” brand as a reference and came close to perfection with the release of the MB.03, last season’s favorite of BasketUSA. There was therefore no question of disrupting a proven formula, meeting all the technical characteristics, in terms of grip, cushioning, comfort but also support.
The MB.04 brings few innovations, using the same sole and a similar design, on which the finishes have been revised. The model therefore remains no less exceptional, especially considering its price, but the surprise effect tends to fade.
This MB.04 could then complete the end of a cycle with one last big success, before moving towards completely new trajectories for the continuation of its signature line.