Our verdict

For its modest price point, the Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White offers quite a few benefits. We didn't expect much from this budget-friendly shoe and yet it surprised us on many fronts. With its notable court feel and responsiveness, we believe that this shoe will suit agile guards the best.

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  • Pronounced court feel
  • Amazing stability and support
  • Secure lockdown
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  • True to size and fit
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  • Heavier than average
  • Lacks breathability
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Puma smash platform v2 l white black women casual shoes sneakers 373035-02 | Audience verdict

86
Good!

Who should buy

We believe that this basketball shoe from PUMA is a great choice if you are looking for the following:

  • a guard shoe that offers a lot of court feel
  • a basketball shoe that also doubles as a lifestyle sneaker
  • Чоловічі нові бутси puma

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White review

Who should NOT buy

The Puma Dua Lipa x Wmns Mayze Boot Black made of materials that do their job well; they just do not feel premium. Those who like comfortable fancy stuff are better off with the PUMA RS Dreamer or the Clyde All-Pro. These basketball shoes are signature offers, so we can expect them to be made of materials that not only feel nice but also look so good.

In our opinion, bigger athletes in need of more impact protection are not going to enjoy the Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White. Shoes like the PUMA Rise Nitro and the PUMA MB.02 provide a much more generous helping of cushioning.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

On paper, the heel stack height of the Puma Dua Lipa x Wmns Mayze Boot Black 30.2 mm, which is the same as most basketball shoes tested in our lab.

However, because of the four hollows embedded under the heel, the shoe feels much more grounded. As the hollows compress, the shoe gets closer to the ground, offering plenty of court feel.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White heel cushioning

For that reason, we think that this basketball shoe is great for smaller and lighter guards who are often quick Кроссовки puma ca pro оригинал 39-43 46 кожа.

Impact protection is not this shoe's forte.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Heel stack
Test results
Court Rider 30.2 mm
Average 29.2 mm
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, we measured the cushioning thickness at 21 mm. It is an average stack height for basketball shoes and doesn't interfere with the shoe's court feel.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Forefoot stack
Test results
Court Rider 21.0 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

Drop

Because of the shoe's dynamic cushioning, its heel-to-toe drop is prone to changing as well.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White heel drop

Being 9.2 mm in its "resting state," we assume that it gets a few millimeters smaller under the body weight.

Test results
Court Rider 9.2 mm
Average 7.6 mm
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
4.0 mm
Drop
13.7 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White felt pretty bouncy and responsive throughout our playtest. This is partially due to the firm nature of its foam.

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This is also a contributing factor to the shoe's excellent ground contact.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Midsole softness
Test results
Court Rider 30.4 HA
Average 24.8 HA
PUMA Cat Logo på pløsen.
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Insole thickness

A thick insole is added to buffer the foot from the firmness of the sole. At 5 mm, it is a little thicker than average.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Insole thickness
Test results
Court Rider 5.0 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

Puma Dua Lipa x Wmns Mayze Boot Black slightly small (14 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 67 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

The Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White runs true to size and fits as expected for our medium-width feet. We don't see any need for size adjustment.

In the widest part of the forefoot, we measured the shoe at 100 mm - a very much average width.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
Court Rider 100.0 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
92.6 mm
Toebox width - widest part
109.2 mm

Toebox width - big toe

The same goes for the tip of the toebox. The shoe doesn't get narrower than most basketball shoes we've tested.

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Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
Court Rider 77.4 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
71.2 mm
Toebox width - big toe
85.1 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

We were amazed at how stable and supportive the Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White feels. Those extra layers of material paired with a stiff heel counter and a firm base worked wonders for lateral movements.

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Our feet remained locked in place and we experienced no risks of ankle rolling either.

Torsional rigidity

The Court Rider has a very solid build which doesn't let the shoe twist. As a result, this PUMA shoe feels like one with the foot during intensive footwork.

In our manual test of torsional rigidity, we rated the shoe as 4 out of 5. This is almost as stiff as it can get in basketball shoes.

Test results
Court Rider 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The shoe's heel counter also scores high on the stiffness test. Actually, it earned the highest score of 5/5!

Rigid but well-padded, it is the perfect formula for keeping the heel securely in place.

Test results
Court Rider 5
Average 3.7
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
1
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5

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The ensemble wouldn't be complete without a nice and wide base. We measured the widest part of the forefoot at 113.7 mm, which is about the same as the average.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Court Rider 113.7 mm
Average 115.0 mm
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
106.2 mm
Кроссовки кожа оригинал puma 24
124.5 mm

Midsole width - heel

The heel, on the other hand, is insanely wide!

Our caliper shows a reading of 98 mm in the widest part of the heel. This is almost a whole centimeter wider than average! This is among the widest landing areas we've seen in our lab so far.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Court Rider 98.0 mm
Average 90.3 mm
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
80.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
105.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

Despite its overall stiff construction, the Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White finds some room for flexibility.

Based on our force gauge measurement, it takes 34.9N to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle. That is 68% less than it takes on average!

Жіночі кросівки puma suede женские кроссовки.

Test results
Court Rider 34.9N
Average 38.8N
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Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
17.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
62.2N

Puma smash platform v2 l white black women casual shoes sneakers 373035-02 | Weight

At first, we thought that our scales were broken...but no, they weren't. That's how heavy the Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White really is!

At 15.8 oz (449g), it is a whole 2 ounces heavier than average! We really don't get how this PUMA shoe managed to outweigh even the Nike LeBrons.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White jump

We can't really blame it on the price of the shoe either. There are a lot of budget-friendly options out there that weigh much less. Take the zapatillas de running Puma voladoras minimalistas talla 38.5 (12.8 oz) or the Nike Precision 6 (12.0 oz), for example.

Test results
Court Rider 15.84 oz (449g)
Average 13.83 oz (392g)
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Breathability

What may seem like breathable mesh, turns out to be misleading. We found the Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White to be a toasty shoe, both on the court and in our lab tests.

Pumping smoke through the shoe's upper, it barely came out on the other side. The only streak of vapor appeared around the tongue. For that reason, we rated the shoe's breathability as only 2 out of 5.

In the transparency test below, we put the shoe's upper against a bright light to show you that there are no ventilation pores in the fabric.

We also turned to our microscope to take a closer look at the mesh.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White microscope

The fabric is made of multiple layers which, when combined, form a pretty tightly woven material.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White microscope upper

Test results
Court Rider 2
Average 2.6
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

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Pressing our durometer against the outsole, we found that the rubber is only 72 HC (12% softer than average). For that reason, we do not recommend exposing the shoe to outdoor courts too often. Soft rubbers tend to wear out much faster.

There are budget-friendly shoes at the same price point that have harder rubbers. Take the Puma x PAM Nano for example.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Outsole hardness
Test results
Court Rider 72.0 HC
Average 81.8 HC
PUMA Cat Logo på pløsen.
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole thickness

The amount of rubber used in the Court Rider's outsole is quite average. Our caliper shows 4.1 mm of thickness.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Outsole thickness
Test results
Court Rider 4.1 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

We would say that the grip on this shoe is pretty basic. Nothing to write home about but also nothing to be concerned with.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White outsole

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Tongue padding

The tongue padding is super generous in the Court Rider. Measuring it with a caliper returned a whopping 12.9 mm! That's 3.5 mm thicker than average. No wonder the shoe feels so cozy against the instep.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Tongue padding
Test results
Court Rider 12.9 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 69 basketball shoes
Ténis Puma Transport preto branco
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

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The tongue is fully gusseted in the Court Rider. It helps to keep the foot in place for intense side-to-side movements big time!

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Test results
Court Rider Both sides (full)

Heel tab

The shoe doesn't make use of any pull tabs or finger loops. That's unfortunate because the gusseted tongue makes the shoe opening smaller which also makes it trickier to put the shoe on.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Heel tab
Test results
Court Rider None

Removable insole

For those who rely on custom orthotics, the shoe's insole is easily removable.

Puma Wired Knit EU 39 Peacoat Puma White Removable insole
Test results
Court Rider Yes