Our verdict

The best way we can describe the PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY is it's like a friend who looks small and fragile but is actually a skilled fighter. This shoe's very unassuming slender build and very minimal looks actually hide tremendous potential. We find it a pleasure to play in, and we think this is best for athletes who like to explosively sprint their way to the basket. If it wasn't for its frail outsole and upper, the PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY would've made it to our top charts.

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  • Excellent grip for quick movements
  • Incredible bounce and impact protection
  • Amazing in-shoe comfort
  • Dependable foot containment
  • Smooth ride
  • True-to-size fit
  • Pretty light
  • Slender appearance

mens puma lqdcell origin Cons

  • Cheap materials and poor durability
  • Dulled by dust
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  • Lacks breathability

Audience verdict

71
Bad!

Who should buy

We believe that this basketball shoe from PUMA is ideally suited for players who:

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PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY review

Who should NOT buy

The PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 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 Training Gul vattenflaska instead.

And if you need a shoe that's more resistant to dust, the Adidas D.O.N Issue#4 and the Nike Zoom Freak 4 proved to be better options.

PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

Measuring the shoe's midsole with a caliper, we got 29 mm of stack height in the heel.

PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Heel stack

And while that's exactly the same as the average, the PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY heel cushioning

Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 29.0 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

mens puma lqdcell origin | 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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Forefoot stack
Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 20.1 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

Drop

The PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Drop
Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 8.9 mm
Average 7.5 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 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!

PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Midsole softness

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.

Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 32.0 HA
Average 25.1 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

mens puma lqdcell origin | Insole thickness

A padded insole amplifies the underfoot comfort of the PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY. At 4.7 mm, it is about as thick as the average.

PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Insole thickness
Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 4.7 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY is slightly small (13 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Puma Black M $25.00

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.

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Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 95.7 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
92.6 mm
Puma Black M $25.00
109.2 mm

Puma Urheiluliivit Racer Back

We also made sure that the PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY doesn't get too tapered by measuring the toebox width at the big-toe mark.

At 76.4 mm, it is only a millimeter narrower than average.

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Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 76.4 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
71.2 mm
Puma Urheiluliivit Racer Back
85.1 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 x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY.

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.

Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

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.

Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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The PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 111.4 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
106.2 mm
Puma Club Zone Sneakers Shoes 383919-02
124.5 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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Midsole width in the heel
Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 90.4 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
80.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
105.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

The heel-to-toe transitions feel very smooth in the PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY. 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.

Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 31.2N
Average 38.8N
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
17.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
62.2N

Weight

The PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY jump

Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 13.12 oz (372g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Breathability

Based on our breathability test, the PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 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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PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY microscope upper

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Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 2
Average 2.6
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
1
Breathability
5

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!

PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Outsole hardness

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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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY outdoor

Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 69.4 HC
Average 81.5 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Outsole thickness
Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 5.8 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Upper materials

In our opinion, PUMA went for some really cheap upper materials, even for a $120 shoe.

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!

PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY laces

We actually think that the "quality" of materials on the PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY can be a deal-breaker that undermines all the other things that this basketball shoe does so well!

Misc

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 x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 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 x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Tongue padding
Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 12.9 mm
Average 9.2 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Mules sandales de bain PUMA Leadcat 2.0 384139 04 Peacoat Puma White
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

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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 x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY and that is in part thanks to the gussets.

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Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY 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 PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Heel tab
Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY None

Removable insole

If you need to use a different insole or custom orthotics with the PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY, it is not a problem. The shoe's native insole is easy to remove.

PUMA PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Removable insole
Test results
PUMA x DC HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY Yes