Our verdict

For its modest price point, the Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen 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.

Круті шкарпетки puma оригінал короткі нові Pros

  • Pronounced court feel
  • Puma T-shirt à grand logo motif camouflage Noir
  • Secure lockdown
  • Comfy in-shoe feel
  • Great value for money
  • True to size and fit
  • Stylish for casual wear

Круті шкарпетки puma оригінал короткі нові Cons

  • Heavier than average
  • Lacks breathability
  • Футболки чоловічі Puma з биркою

Audience verdict

86
Good!

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 Rebound Future Cage Black Athletic Pristine 383856-04
  • an entry-level hoop shoe that does not break the bank

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen review

Who should NOT buy

The Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen 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 Pristine 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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen. Pristine like the Puma Speedcat LS Puma Black Puma White Mens Motorsport Inspired Sneakers and the PUMA MB.02 provide a much more generous helping of cushioning.

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

On paper, the heel stack height of the Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen is 30.2 mm, which is the same as most basketball Pristine 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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen heel cushioning

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Impact protection is not this shoe's forte.

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Heel stack
Test results
Court Rider 30.2 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
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 Pristine and doesn't interfere with the shoe's court feel.

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Forefoot stack
Test results
Court Rider 21.0 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen 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 7.5 mm
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen felt pretty bouncy and responsive throughout our playtest. This is doublesially 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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Midsole softness
Test results
Court Rider 30.4 HA
Average 25.1 HA
The campaign highlights Puma s Tsugi Netfit model.
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Круті шкарпетки puma оригінал короткі нові | 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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Insole thickness
Test results
Court Rider 5.0 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen 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 Pristine
Number of Pristine
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Вітровка puma оригінальна

The Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen runs true to size and fits as expected for our medium-width feet. We don't see any need for size adjustment.

In the widest doubles of the forefoot, we measured the shoe at 100 mm - a very much average width.

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Test results
Court Rider 100.0 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
92.6 mm
Вітровка puma оригінальна
109.2 mm

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The same goes for the tip of the toebox. The shoe doesn't get narrower than most basketball Pristine we've tested.

Our calliper shows 77.4 mm of width around the big toe.

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
Court Rider 77.4 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
71.2 mm
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85.1 mm

Круті шкарпетки puma оригінал короткі нові | Stability

Lateral stability test

We were amazed at how stable and supportive the Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen 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 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 Pristine.

Test results
Court Rider 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
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 Pristine
Number of Pristine
1
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5

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The ensemble wouldn't be complete without a nice and wide base. We measured the widest doubles of the forefoot at 113.7 mm, which is about the same as the average.

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Court Rider 113.7 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
106.2 mm
zapatillas de running Puma mixta pista talla 37.5
124.5 mm

Midsole width - heel

The heel, on the other hand, is insanely wide!

Our calliper shows a reading of 98 mm in the widest doubles 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.

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Court Rider 98.0 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
80.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
105.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

Despite its overall stiff construction, the Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen 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!

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Test results
Court Rider 34.9N
Average 38.8N
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Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen 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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen 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 Jordan Luka 1 (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 Pristine
Number of Pristine
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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen to be a toasty shoe, both on the court and in our lab tests.

Pumping smoke through the shoe'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 shoe's breathability as only 2 out of 5.

In the transparency test below, we put the shoe's upper against a bright light to show you that there are no ventilation pores in the fabric.

We also turned to our microscope to take a closer look at the mesh.

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen microscope

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

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen microscope upper

Test results
Court Rider 2
Average 2.6
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

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

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 Pristine at the same price point that have harder rubbers. Take the Nike LeBron Witness 7 for example.

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Outsole hardness
Test results
Court Rider 72.0 HC
Average 81.5 HC
The campaign highlights Puma s Tsugi Netfit model.
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
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 calliper shows 4.1 mm of thickness.

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Outsole thickness
Test results
Court Rider 4.1 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen outsole

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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 shoe feels so cosy against the instep.

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Tongue padding
Test results
Court Rider 12.9 mm
Average 9.2 mm
Compared to 73 basketball Pristine
Number of Pristine
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!

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Кросівки puma жіночі muse 2 satin strip
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 CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Heel tab
Test results
Court Rider None

Removable insole

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

Puma CA Pro Heritage sneakers in wit en groen Removable insole
Test results
Court Rider Yes