Our verdict

For its modest price point, the puma rs 2 0 future 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.

wyprzedaże Puma Granatowe Pros

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  • Amazing stability and support
  • Secure lockdown
  • Comfy in-shoe feel
  • Great value for money
  • True to size and fit
  • Stylish for casual wear

wyprzedaże Puma Granatowe Cons

  • Heavier than average
  • Lacks breathability
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wyprzedaże Puma Granatowe | Audience verdict

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Good!

wyprzedaże Puma Granatowe | 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
  • Puma Rs-x Softcase
  • an entry-level hoop shoe that does not break the bank

puma rs 2 0 future review

Who should NOT buy

The puma rs 2 0 future is 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 rs 2 0 future. Shoes like the puma oslo maya wns white black gold women casual and the PUMA MB.02 provide a much more generous helping of cushioning.

puma rs 2 0 future lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

On paper, the heel stack height of the puma rs 2 0 future is 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 rs 2 0 future heel cushioning

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Impact protection is not this shoe's forte.

puma rs 2 0 future Heel stack
Test results
Court Rider 30.2 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
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 rs 2 0 future Forefoot stack
Test results
Court Rider 21.0 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
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 rs 2 0 future 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 7.5 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
3.9 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 rs 2 0 future felt pretty bouncy and responsive throughout our playtest. This is partially due to the firm nature of its foam.

Using a durometer, we measured the foam at 30.4 HA, which is 9% firmer than the average.

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

puma rs 2 0 future Midsole softness
Test results
Court Rider 30.4 HA
Average 25.1 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
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 rs 2 0 future Insole thickness
Test results
Court Rider 5.0 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

puma rs 2 0 future is 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 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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The puma rs 2 0 future runs true to size and fits as expected for our medium-width feet. We don't see any need for size adjustment.

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puma rs 2 0 future Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
Court Rider 100.0 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
92.6 mm
Prism Pink Puma White
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 rs 2 0 future Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
Court Rider 77.4 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
71.2 mm
Toebox width - big toe
85.1 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

We were amazed at how stable and supportive the puma rs 2 0 future feels. Those extra layers of material paired with a stiff heel counter and a firm base worked wonders for lateral movements.

Pretty cool that the PUMA logo works as a supportive overlay.

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 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
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 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
1
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5

Midsole width - forefoot

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 rs 2 0 future Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Court Rider 113.7 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
106.2 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
124.5 mm

Midsole width - heel

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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 rs 2 0 future Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Court Rider 98.0 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
80.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
105.1 mm

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Despite its overall stiff construction, the puma rs 2 0 future 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!

It definitely helps the shoe stay more maneuverable on the court.

Test results
Court Rider 34.9N
Average 38.8N
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
17.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
62.2N

Weight

At first, we thought that our scales were broken...but no, they weren't. That's how heavy the puma rs 2 0 future 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 rs 2 0 future 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 puma smash leder (12.8 oz) or the Nike Precision 6 (12.0 oz), for example.

Test results
Court Rider 15.84 oz (449g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
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 rs 2 0 future to be a toasty shoe, both on the court and in our lab tests.

Pumping smoke through the shoe's nere, 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 nere against a bright light to show you that there are no ventilation pores in the fabric.

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puma rs 2 0 future microscope

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

puma rs 2 0 future microscope nere

Test results
Court Rider 2
Average 2.6
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

For some reason, PUMA tends to choose soft rubber for its more affordable basketball shoes.

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 Nrgy Comet for example.

puma rs 2 0 future Outsole hardness
Test results
Court Rider 72.0 HC
Average 81.5 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
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 rs 2 0 future Outsole thickness
Test results
Court Rider 4.1 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
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 rs 2 0 future 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 rs 2 0 future Tongue padding
Test results
Court Rider 12.9 mm
Average 9.2 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
tenis puma st runner v2 full preto
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 rs 2 0 future Heel tab
Test results
Court Rider None

Removable insole

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

puma rs 2 0 future Removable insole
Test results
Court Rider Yes