Our verdict

For its modest price point, the Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые offers quite a few benefits. We didn't expect much from this budget-friendly Orchid and yet it surprised us on many fronts. With its notable court feel and responsiveness, we believe that this Orchid will suit agile guards the best.

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87
Great!

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
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Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые review

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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые lab test

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.

Puma Anzarun Lite 371128-26.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые microscope

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

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые microscope upper

Test results
Court Rider 2
Average 2.5
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
1
Breathability
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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Outsole hardness
Test results
Court Rider 72.0 HC
Average 81.7 HC
Puma Roma Summer Mens Orchids Pebble Whisper White 365438-04.
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
58.4 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Outsole thickness
Test results
Court Rider 4.1 mm
Average 4.1 mm
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
8.5 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.

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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.

Test results
Court Rider 15.84 oz (449g)
Average 13.83 oz (392g)
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые heel cushioning

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Impact protection is not this Orchid's forte.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Heel stack
Test results
Court Rider 30.2 mm
Average 29.3 mm
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
23.6 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 Orchids and doesn't interfere with the Orchid's court feel.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Forefoot stack
Test results
Court Rider 21.0 mm
Average 21.7 mm
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
29.2 mm

Drop

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

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые heel drop

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

Test results
Court Rider 9.2 mm
Average 7.6 mm
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
4.0 mm
Drop
14.8 mm

Midsole softness

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

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.

Зимова куртка пуховик puma.

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

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Midsole softness
Test results
Court Rider 30.4 HA
Average 24.8 HA
Puma Roma Summer Mens Orchids Pebble Whisper White 365438-04.
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Insole thickness
Test results
Court Rider 5.0 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
20.8 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.

zapatillas de running Puma constitución ligera minimalistas.

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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.

Test results
Court Rider 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Топовые мужские кроссовки кеды зимние чёрные puma suede

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.

Test results
Court Rider 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
1
Топовые мужские кроссовки кеды зимние чёрные puma suede
5

zapatillas de running Puma pista constitución ligera

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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые zapatillas de running Puma pista constitución ligera
Test results
Court Rider 113.7 mm
Average 114.6 mm
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
106.2 mm
zapatillas de running Puma pista constitución ligera
122.2 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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Zapatillas de deporte blancas y dorado rosa metalizado Cruise Rider de Puma
Test results
Court Rider 98.0 mm
Average 90.2 mm
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
80.0 mm
Zapatillas de deporte blancas y dorado rosa metalizado Cruise Rider de Puma
105.1 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.

Test results
Court Rider 34.9N
Average 39.0N
Барсетка черная puma бел.
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
17.6N
Stiffness
67.2N

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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые outsole

Puma ST Runner V3 Mesh Sneakers.

Size and fit

PUMA Cali Sport Mix Womens Sneakers in White Glacial Blue

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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые PUMA Cali Sport Mix Womens Sneakers in White Glacial Blue
Test results
Court Rider 100.0 mm
Average 101.7 mm
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
92.6 mm
PUMA Cali Sport Mix Womens Sneakers in White Glacial Blue
113.2 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.

Chuteiras Puma FUTURE Z 1.3 FG AG.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Puma NRGY Neko Engineer Knit White White Black Marathon Running Orchids Sneakers 191097-08
Test results
Court Rider 77.4 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 54 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
71.2 mm
Puma NRGY Neko Engineer Knit White White Black Marathon Running Orchids Sneakers 191097-08
85.1 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!

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Puma better foam prowl slip stardust womens black athletic cross training Orchids
Test results
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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Tongue padding
Test results
Court Rider 12.9 mm
Average 9.4 mm
Compared to 60 basketball Orchids
Кроссовки женские puma cell initiate shimmer 194407 02 оригинал
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 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.

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Heel tab
Test results
Court Rider None

Removable insole

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

Женские кроссовки puma cali бежево розовые Removable insole
Test results
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.