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NBA player LaMelo Ball's partnership with Puma and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand has created strong interest among shoe and basketball fans. This special partnership links basketball action with TMNT nostalgia through shoes that look and work differently.
As a main player for the Charlotte Hornets, his basketball skills and unique personal style let him work with creators to make fashion and shoe designs. The collection is rumored to be released between February 1 to February 22, 2025.
It will be available on Puma's official website and authorized retailers, Foot Locker, Champs, and Kids Foot Locker. The prices of the products will range from $125-$135.
LaMelo Ball x Puma x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection: more details
Since their first appearance in the 1980s, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have become fundamental to cultural awareness. Via comics television programs and movies, the four anthropomorphic turtle characters—Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael—and their rat sensei Splinter trained in ninjitsu martial arts techniques to become popular heroes.
Due to their long-standing fanbase, these turtles serve as an inspiration for this sneaker collection.
Puma x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection: Detailed overview
The Puma x TMNT collection features several distinct sneaker designs, each paying homage to characters from the TMNT universe:
MB.01 "Baxter Stockman"
Release Date: February 1, 2025
Design Elements: Baxter Stockman from the villainous scientist saga inspired this shoe. A color design drawing inspiration from Baxter Stockman exists on this sneaker through its purple-based scheme and metallic details which adhere to his character's engineering talents.
An intricate design pattern existed on the shoe to symbolize the transformation of his character into a mutant fly.
Pricing: $135
MB.04 "Raphael & Donatello"
Release Date: February 8, 2025
Design Elements: A dual-color approach highlights the characters Raphael and Donatello through this athletic footwear release. Through its deep purple tones, the shoes reveal Donatello's computational expertise which pairs with Raphael's strong red shades showing his aggressive personality.
The shoe design discreetly features components representing the spy weapon shark and bo-like staff within its overall design.
Pricing: $135
MB.04 "Leonardo & Michelangelo"
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Design Elements: MB.04 demonstrates how Leonardo and Michelangelo represented opposing characteristics that harmoniously co-exist. The sneakers feature blue sections which belong to Leonardo's aspect of leadership but also showcase Michelangelo's playful orange spirit.
The footwear integrates design elements that represent both renowned weapons of the two fighters through their katana and nunchaku modernizations thus enriching the overall design concept.
Pricing: $135
MB.03 Lo "Krang"
Release Date: February 22, 2025
Design Elements: The alien Krang inspired these shoes which bring together pink and gray color schemes to match his unique look. Advanced technology and Krang's threatening TMNT series role influence the product design which reveals biomechanical patterns and technological implementations.
Pricing: $125
MB.04 "Shredder"
Special release: Shredder serves as the sole recipient of this restricted edition model. Collectors need to buy all four models preceding the pair to acquire this specific pair.
Adults and children who complete the entire proof of purchase requirements for the collection can enter a drawing for 444 pairs of "Shredder" sneakers. Shredder's powerful stealthy character finds its representation in this model through the dual focus of metallic silver and black components which create a sleek design.
Apparel ensemble
Fans can complete their outfits through additional collection items which include t-shirts and shorts in addition to hoodies and puffer vests. The designed collection contains pieces that capture the animated spirit of the TMNT franchise so fans can display their love for the group through clothes and sneakers.
Puma x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection: Availability
The PUMA cinematic art collection will be sold through its official website and PUMA retail stores together with authorized retailers. Researching upcoming release dates and limited model availability will help interested buyers get their desired products.
PUMA partnered with LaMelo Ball and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to create a fashion collection that unites sports with pop culture trends.
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Through LaMelo Ball's vivid presence combined with PUMA's designs and the timeless appeal of the TMNT franchise, this partnership aims to create a special experience for sneaker followers and fans to celebrate their favorite things.
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