Our verdict
Pros
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- Incredible bounce and impact protection
- Amazing in-shoe comfort
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- Smooth ride
- True-to-size fit
- Pretty light
- Slender appearance
Cons
- Puma Unisex Sunglasses PE0186S
- Dulled by dust
- Reduced court feel
- Lacks breathability
Puma Unisex Sunglasses PE0186S | Audience verdict
Comparison
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Audience score | 71 Bad! | 88 Great! | 89 Great! | 83 Good! | |
Price | $120 | $70 | $130 | $120 | |
Signature | - | - | LaMelo Ball | Logo PUMA Cat nella parte inferiore sinistra | |
Top | Mid | Mid | Mid | Mid | |
Weight lab | 13.1 oz / 372g | 13.1 Tibetan Red Puma Team Gold 8.5 $49.97 | 14.6 Precio más bajo de las Puma Fuse para mujer | 13.2 wyprzedaże Puma Cena od 400 do 499 | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Drop lab | 8.9 mm | 7.1 mm | 6.7 mm | 5.0 mm | |
Heel stack lab | 29.0 mm | 29.0 mm | 31.6 mm | 25.2 mm | |
Forefoot | 20.1 mm | 21.9 mm | 24.9 mm | 20.2 mm | |
Size | Slightly small | True to size | True to size | Slightly small | |
Midsole softness | Firm | Firm | Balanced | Firm | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
Puma Mirage Sport Luxe | Moderate | Flexible | Flexible | Moderate | |
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Puma Pantaloni Corti Liga | Narrow | Average | Narrow | Very narrow | |
Midsole width - heel | Average | Average | Average | Narrow | |
Heel padding durability | Bad | Decent | Decent | - | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Decent | - | |
Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Soft | Average | Hard | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Thick | Average | Average | Average | |
Heel tab | None | Finger loop | None | None | |
Ranking | #47 Bottom 2% | #24 Top 50% | #13 Top 28% | #35 Bottom 27% | |
Popularity | #39 Bottom 18% | #36 Bottom 25% | #48 Bottom 1% | #45 Bottom 6% |
Who should buy
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- Stampa del logo PUMA sulla gamba
- want a sleek performance shoe that doubles as a lifestyle sneaker
Who should NOT buy
The PUMA Puma Basket Classic Holographic is a disaster on outdoor courts as it breaks down way too easily. If you want a lasting hoop shoe for that purpose, we recommend the puma suede vtg rdl fs vap gray puma white ibiza blue instead.
And if you need a shoe that's more resistant to dust, the Puma TFS Sweat Pants in Khaki and the stone graphics appear on the puma proved to be better options.
Cushioning
Heel stack
Measuring the shoe's midsole with a caliper, we got 29 mm of stack height in the heel.
And while that's exactly the same as the average, the PUMA Puma Basket Classic Holographic feels thicker because of all the impact protection that it provides. It actually felt as if our feet were standing on a pedestal which did result in having less court feel.
Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 29.0 mm |
Average | 29.1 mm |
Forefoot stack
In the forefoot, the stack height gets naturally lower. We got a caliper reading of 20.1 mm which is even a couple of millimeters less than the average.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 20.1 mm |
Average | 21.6 mm |
Drop
The PUMA Puma Basket Classic Holographic has a slightly higher than average drop of 8.9 mm. Having more abundant cushioning under the heel made us feel very safe and supported, no matter how hard our landings were.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 8.9 mm |
Average | 7.5 mm |
Midsole softness
The PUMA Puma Basket Classic Holographic has a firmer type of cushioning. Our durometer shows a reading of 32 HA. This is 15% firmer than the average of our tested basketball shoes. However, the shoe doesn't feel dull at all!
On the court, the TRC Blaze behaved exceptionally bouncy and responsive. We attribute that to the unique design of the midsole which features a stiff shank and a series of wavy hollows. Apparently, it helps to create a springboard-like effect.
It all made jumping in this PUMA shoe super easy and almost effortless.
Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 32.0 HA |
Average | 25.1 HA |
Insole thickness
A padded insole amplifies the underfoot comfort of the Puma Basket Classic Holographic. At 4.7 mm, it is about as thick as the average.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 4.7 mm |
Average | 4.8 mm |
Size and fit
Size
PUMA Puma Basket Classic Holographic is slightly small (13 votes).
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Measuring the widest part of the shoe's toebox, our caliper shows 95.7 mm. This is a few millimeters narrower than average but it still fits our medium-width feet well.
But we did find it to be more of a one-to-one fit rather than a roomy one. So, players with wide feet are recommended to get at least half-a-size bigger.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 95.7 mm |
Average | 101.6 mm |
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We also made sure that the Puma Basket Classic Holographic doesn't get too tapered by measuring the toebox width at the big-toe mark.
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Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 76.4 mm |
Average | 76.9 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
This PUMA basketball shoe boasts a high level of support and stability. There is plenty of sturdiness in the shoe's sole and the upper is reinforced with rubber overlays as well.
As a result, lateral movements were all well supported in the Puma Basket Classic Holographic.
Torsional rigidity
Testing the shoe's torsional rigidity in our manual test, it feels very unforgiving. Attempting to twist the shoe sideways, we rated its level of stiffness as 4/5.
The stiff shank, firm cushioning, and raised sidewalls all work to create a highly stable base for various movements. Never once did we feel as if our ankles were going to roll.
Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 4 |
Average | 4.4 |
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The heel counter is just as mighty stiff as the sole. On a 1-5 scale, we gave it a rating of 4. Our heels and ankles were held firmly all throughout the game. Not a sight of heel slippage.
Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 4 |
Average | 3.7 |
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The Puma Basket Classic Holographic from PUMA has a fairly wide landing area.
In the widest part of the forefoot, we measured the shoe at 111.4 mm. This is an average width for basketball shoes but it made us feel surefooted all throughout the test.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 111.4 mm |
Average | 114.9 mm |
Midsole width - heel
In the widest part of the heel, the sole width reaches 90.4 mm. This is also an average width but a reliable one for sure.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 90.4 mm |
Average | 90.1 mm |
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The heel-to-toe transitions feel very smooth in the PUMA Puma Basket Classic Holographic. We believe that's because of the midsole curvatures as well as the shoe's forefoot flexibility.
We tested the latter with the help of a force gauge. It took 31.2N to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle. This is 34% less than it takes on average.
Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 31.2N |
Average | 38.8N |
Weight
The PUMA Puma Basket Classic Holographic is a great pick for fast and explosive movements. At 13.1 oz (372g) per shoe, it turns out to be 0.5 oz (15g) lighter than our lab-tested basketball shoes on average.
But when on the court, it feels even lighter than that! This PUMA shoe allowed us to accelerate without being held back.
Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 13.12 oz (372g) |
Average | 13.79 oz (391g) |
Breathability
Based on our breathability test, the PUMA Puma Basket Classic Holographic doesn't let the heat escape so easily. Pumping smoke through the shoe's upper, it was barely passing through. On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the most breathable, we rated this PUMA shoe as only 2/5.
We also put the shoe against a bright light and found that it has ventilation panels on the sides. This is the most transparent part of the shoe's upper. But apparently, these are not enough to help with better aeration.
In addition, the toebox material is woven extra-tightly on this PUMA shoe.
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If you would like to see a more breathable hoop shoe from PUMA, consider the Rise Nitro.
Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 2 |
Average | 2.6 |
Durability
Outsole hardness
With a durometer reading of only 69.4 HC (16% softer than average), this is one of the softest outsoles we've seen in our lab!
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It took us a single playtest to find out that the shoe's soft rubber and thin treads melt when contacting a harsh surface.
Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 69.4 HC |
Average | 81.5 HC |
Outsole thickness
PUMA did try to compensate for the softness with a super thick outsole. Using a caliper, we measured the rubber thickness at 5.8 mm (waaay thicker than average!).
While it helps with the shoe's overall longevity, it still doesn't help the thin treading lines last longer.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 5.8 mm |
Average | 4.0 mm |
Upper materials
La version élégante et raffinée de la Suede classique de PUMA.
Not only do they look cheap, they are in fact extremely frail. The laces look as if they were taken out of a $20 Walmart sneaker!
We actually think that the "quality" of materials on the Puma Basket Classic Holographic can be a deal-breaker that undermines all the other things that this basketball shoe does so well!
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Grip / Traction
Even though the shoe's outsole is too frail for the outdoors, its performance is phenomenal indoors!
The multidirectional treads form a very efficient pattern for stopping on a dime and changing directions quickly. No matter where we took our next step, there were a number of tread lines facing that direction.
But like many basketball shoes, the PUMA Puma Basket Classic Holographic is sensitive to dust. Because of its soft and sticky rubber, the shoe's outsole picks up quite a lot of dust easily.
Tongue padding
The tongue of the Puma Basket Classic Holographic is among the thickest we've seen! Our caliper shows 12.9 mm which is (wow!) 3.5 mm thicker than average!
That's one of the features that makes the shoe's interiors feel so extremely comfortable.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | 12.9 mm |
Average | 9.2 mm |
Tongue: gusset type
Discovering a semi-gusseted, or partially attached, tongue was a nice surprise. That doesn't usually happen in more affordable shoes.
We received plenty of foot containment from the PUMA Puma Basket Classic Holographic and that is in part thanks to the gussets.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | Both sides (semi) |
Heel tab
There are no heel tabs on this PUMA shoe, but it's not that big of a deal. It is quite easy to get the shoe on and off.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | None |
Removable insole
If you need to use a different insole or custom orthotics with the Puma Basket Classic Holographic, it is not a problem. The shoe's native insole is easy to remove.

Puma Basket Classic Holographic | Yes |