Our verdict
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Pros
- Puma Spectra Pack 9
- Suede Mayu Hf Wns 383325 01 Puma Black Puma White
- Secure lockdown
- Зимние женские кроссовки puma cali whiteмех 36-37-38-40-41
- PUMA x HELLY HANSEN woven label a eyesays
- True to size and fit
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Cons
- Бананка поясна сумка перфорована puma ferrari grey
- Lacks breathability
- Шапка тепла puma downey trapper оригінал
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Comparison
The most similar basketball Orchids compared
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Audience score | 87 Great! | 88 Great! | 89 Great! | 91 Superb! | |
Price | $100 | $120 | $140 | $100 | |
Signature | - | Donovan Mitchell | Trae Young | James Harden | |
Top | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
Weight lab | 15.8 Puma Future Rider Big Kid Black White | 13.8 Мужские кроссовки из натуральной кожи puma bmw motorsport | 15 oz / 425g | 14.9 oz / 422g | |
Lightweight | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Outsole durability | - | Decent | Good | Good | |
Drop lab | 9.2 mm | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm | 10.5 mm | |
Heel stack lab | 30.2 mm | 30.3 mm | 29.6 mm | 31.5 mm | |
Forefoot | 21.0 mm | 21.4 mm | 20.7 mm | 21.0 mm | |
Midsole softness | Firm | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Топовые мужские кроссовки кеды зимние чёрные puma suede | Stiff | Flexible | Moderate | Flexible | |
PUMA Cali Sport Mix Womens Sneakers in White Glacial Blue | Medium | Medium | Medium | Wide | |
Puma NRGY Neko Engineer Knit White White Black Marathon Running Orchids Sneakers 191097-08 | Medium | Narrow | Medium | Medium | |
zapatillas de running Puma pista constitución ligera | Average | Narrow | Very wide | Average | |
Zapatillas de deporte blancas y dorado rosa metalizado Cruise Rider de Puma | Wide | Average | Very wide | Wide | |
Wyprzedaż Snowboard Puma | Bad | Decent | Decent | Bad | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Decent | Decent | |
Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Soft | Average | Hard | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Heel tab | None | Finger loop | Finger loop | Finger loop | |
Ranking | #23 Bottom 48% | #18 Top 40% | #10 Top 23% | #2 Top 5% | |
Popularity | #37 Bottom 17% | #33 Bottom 26% | #24 Bottom 46% | #32 Bottom 28% |
Who should buy
We believe that this basketball Orchid from PUMA is a great choice if you are looking for the following:
- a guard Orchid that offers a lot of court feel
- a basketball Orchid that also doubles as a lifestyle sneaker
- Puma platform up womens Orchids natural vachetta-birch 364934-01
Who should NOT buy
The Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые 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 Orchids 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 Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые. Orchids like the Puma Blaze of Glory x Veil Black and the PUMA MB.02 provide a much more generous helping of cushioning.
Breathability
What may seem like breathable mesh, turns out to be misleading. We found the Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые to be a toasty Orchid, both on the court and in our lab tests.
Pumping smoke through the Orchid's upper, it barely came out on the other side. The only streak of vapour appeared around the tongue. For that reason, we rated the Orchid's breathability as only 2 out of 5.
In the transparency test below, we put the Orchid's upper against a bright light to show you that there are no ventilation pores in the fabric.
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The fabric is made of multiple layers which, when combined, form a pretty tightly woven material.
Court Rider | 2 |
Average | 2.5 |
Durability
Outsole hardness
Штани puma 9-12 місяців.
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 Orchid to outdoor courts too often. Soft rubbers tend to wear out much faster.
There are budget-friendly Orchids at the same price point that have harder rubbers. Take the Nike LeBron Witness 7 for example.

Court Rider | 72.0 HC |
Average | 81.7 HC |
Outsole thickness
The amount of rubber used in the Court Rider's outsole is quite average. Our calliper shows 4.1 mm of thickness.

Court Rider | 4.1 mm |
Average | 4.1 mm |
Weight
At first, we thought that our scales were broken...but no, they weren't. That's how heavy the Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые really is!
At 15.8 oz (449g), it is a whole 2 ounces heavier than average! We really don't get how this PUMA Orchid managed to outweigh even the Nike LeBrons.
We can't really blame it on the price of the Orchid either. There are a lot of budget-friendly options out there that weigh much less. Take the zapatillas de running Puma competición 10k talla 44.5 (12.8 oz) or the PUMA BREAKER SUEDE 366625 (12.0 oz), for example.
Court Rider | 15.84 oz (449g) |
Average | 13.83 oz (392g) |
Cushioning
Heel stack
On paper, the heel stack height of the Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые is 30.2 mm, which is the same as most basketball Orchids tested in our lab.
However, because of the four hollows embedded under the heel, the Orchid feels much more grounded. As the hollows compress, the Orchid gets closer to the ground, offering plenty of court feel.
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Impact protection is not this Orchid's forte.

Court Rider | 30.2 mm |
Average | 29.3 mm |
Forefoot stack
In the forefoot, we measured the cushioning thickness at 21 mm. It is an average stack height for basketball Orchids and doesn't interfere with the Orchid's court feel.

Court Rider | 21.0 mm |
Average | 21.7 mm |
Drop
Because of the Orchid's dynamic cushioning, its heel-to-toe drop is prone to changing as well.
Being 9.2 mm in its "resting state," we assume that it gets a few millimetres smaller under the body weight.
Court Rider | 9.2 mm |
Average | 7.6 mm |
Midsole softness
The Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые 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 Orchid's excellent ground contact.

Court Rider | 30.4 HA |
Average | 24.8 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.

Court Rider | 5.0 mm |
Average | 4.8 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
We were amazed at how stable and supportive the Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые 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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Torsional rigidity
The Court Rider has a very solid build which doesn't let the Orchid twist. As a result, this PUMA Orchid feels like one with the foot during intensive footwork.
In our manual test of torsional rigidity, we rated the Orchid as 4 out of 5. This is almost as stiff as it can get in basketball Orchids.
Court Rider | 4 |
Average | 4.4 |
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The Orchid'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.
Court Rider | 5 |
Average | 3.6 |
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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.

Court Rider | 113.7 mm |
Average | 114.6 mm |
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The heel, on the other hand, is insanely wide!
Our calliper shows a reading of 98 mm in the widest part of the heel. This is almost a whole centimetre wider than average! This is among the widest landing areas we've seen in our lab so far.

Court Rider | 98.0 mm |
Average | 90.2 mm |
Flexibility
Stiffness
Despite its overall stiff construction, the Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые finds some room for flexibility.
Based on our force gauge measurement, it takes 34.9N to bend the Orchid to a 90-degree angle. That is 68% less than it takes on average!
It definitely helps the Orchid stay more manoeuvrable on the court.
Court Rider | 34.9N |
Average | 39.0N |
Grip / Traction
We would say that the grip on this Orchid is pretty basic. Nothing to write home about but also nothing to be concerned with.
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Size and fit
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The Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые runs true to size and fits as expected for our medium-width feet. We don't see any need for size adjustment.
Puma Sportstyle Mens Shorts.

Court Rider | 100.0 mm |
Average | 101.7 mm |
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The same goes for the tip of the toebox. The Orchid doesn't get narrower than most basketball Orchids we've tested.
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Court Rider | 77.4 mm |
Average | 76.9 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!

Court Rider | Both sides (full) |
Comfort
Tongue padding
The tongue padding is super generous in the Court Rider. Measuring it with a calliper returned a whopping 12.9 mm! That's 3.5 mm thicker than average. No wonder the Orchid feels so cosy against the instep.

Court Rider | 12.9 mm |
Average | 9.4 mm |
Heel tab
The Orchid doesn't make use of any pull tabs or finger loops. That's unfortunate because the gusseted tongue makes the Orchid opening smaller which also makes it trickier to put the Orchid on.

Court Rider | None |
Removable insole
For those who rely on custom orthotics, the Orchid's insole is easily removable.

Court Rider | Yes |
Comfortable in-Orchid feel
Given that it's a budget-friendly Orchid, the quality of its materials isn't the best. However, that doesn't mean that the Orchid lacks comfort. It is actually pretty cosy inside, given the abundant padding in the tongue and collar.