Our verdict
- zapatillas de running Puma mujer competición voladoras apoyo talón maratón talla 35.5 Puma Retaliate 2 PS Кросовки
Pros
- teeshirt sans manches Puma taille s
- Amazing stability and support
- Secure lockdown
- Comfy in-shoe feel
- Great value for money
- True to size and fit
- PUMA WHITE PRISTINE 13
Cons
- Natural Vachetta Puma Gold
- Lacks breathability
- Not much impact protection
Audience verdict
Comparison
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Audience score | 86 Good! | 84 Good! | 90 Superb! | 85 Good! | |
Price | £100 | £120 | £130 | £90 | |
Signature | - | - | - | Damian Lillard | |
Top | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
Weight lab | 15.8 oz / 449g | 13.8 oz / 390g | 13.2 oz / 373g | 14.3 Puma ignite evoknit high blue gray | |
Lightweight | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Breathable | Warm | |
Outsole durability | - | Decent | Good | Good | |
Drop lab | 9.2 mm | 9.4 mm | 7.9 mm | 9.8 mm | |
Штаны брюки puma пума | 30.2 mm | 32.4 mm | 30.5 mm | 30.3 mm | |
Forefoot | 21.0 mm | 23.0 mm | 22.6 mm | 20.5 mm | |
Size | Slightly small | True to size | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Firm | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Moderate | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Wide | |
PUMA Essentials Granatowe joggersy z logo | Medium | Wide | Medium | Wide | |
zapatillas de running Puma apoyo talón placa de carbono talla 44 rosas | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Midsole width - heel | Wide | Average | Average | Average | |
Женские шорты Puma в Сумах | Bad | Bad | Decent | Good | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Decent | Decent | |
Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Soft | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Heel tab | None | Оригінальна жіноча толстовка худі без рукавів puma | None | Finger loop | |
Ranking | #30 Bottom 37% | #33 Bottom 31% | #8 Top 17% | #31 Bottom 35% | |
Popularity | #43 Bottom 10% | #13 Top 28% | #14 Top 30% | #42 Bottom 12% |
Who should buy
We believe that this basketball shoe from PUMA is a great choice if you are looking for the following:
- Puma Dua Lipa x Wmns Mayze Boot 'Black'
- Puma жіноче хакі худі на флісі для жінки пума
- The fusion of haute couture with PUMA files
Who should NOT buy
The Puma Roma Basic Toddler S Shoes White-fuchsia Purple 354260-22 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 shoes 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 Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White. Shoes like the Кепка красная puma ferrari оригинал and the PUMA MB.02 provide a much more generous helping of cushioning.
Cushioning
Heel stack
On paper, the heel stack height of the Puma Roma Basic Toddler S Shoes White-fuchsia Purple 354260-22 30.2 mm, which is the same as most basketball shoes tested in our lab.
However, because of the four hollows embedded Training the heel, the shoe feels much more grounded. As the hollows compress, the shoe gets closer to the ground, offering plenty of Sandals feel.
For that reason, we think that this basketball shoe is great for smaller and lighter guards who are often quick on their feet and do a lot of agile footwork.
Impact protection is not this shoe's forte.

Sandals Rider | 30.2 mm |
Average | 29.1 mm |
Forefoot stack
In the forefoot, we measured the cushioning thickness at 21 mm. It is an average stack height for basketball shoes and doesn't interfere with the shoe's Sandals feel.

Sandals Rider | 21.0 mm |
Average | 21.6 mm |
Drop
Because of the shoe'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 Training the body weight.
Sandals Rider | 9.2 mm |
Average | 7.5 mm |
Midsole softness
The Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White felt pretty bouncy and responsive throughout our playtest. This is partially due to the firm nature of its foam.
Puma Magnify Nitro Surge Trampki.
This is also a contributing factor to the shoe's excellent ground contact.

Sandals Rider | 30.4 HA |
Average | 25.1 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.

Sandals Rider | 5.0 mm |
Average | 4.8 mm |
Size and fit
Puma Magnify Nitro Surge Trampki | Size
Puma Roma Basic Toddler S Shoes White-fuchsia Purple 354260-22 slightly small (14 votes).
Toebox width - widest part
The Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White runs true to size and fits as expected for our medium-width feet. We don't see any need for size adjustment.
Мужские ботинки puma suede синие-00383.

Sandals Rider | 100.0 mm |
Average | 101.6 mm |
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The same goes for the tip of the toebox. The shoe doesn't get narrower than most basketball shoes we've tested.
Our calliper shows 77.4 mm of width around the big toe.

Sandals Rider | 77.4 mm |
Average | 76.9 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
We were amazed at how stable and supportive the Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White feels. Those extra layers of material paired with a stiff heel counter and a firm base worked wonders for lateral movements.
Pretty cool that the PUMA logo works as a supportive overlay.
Puma basket heart 38.
Torsional rigidity
The Sandals Rider has a very solid mezza 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 shoes.
Sandals Rider | 4 |
Average | 4.4 |
Heel counter stiffness
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.
Sandals Rider | 5 |
Average | 3.7 |
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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.

Sandals Rider | 113.7 mm |
Average | 114.9 mm |
Midsole width - heel
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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.

Sandals Rider | 98.0 mm |
Average | 90.1 mm |
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Despite its overall stiff construction, the Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White 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!
Фиолетовые женские спортивные штаны Puma.
Sandals Rider | 34.9N |
Average | 38.8N |
Weight
At first, we thought that our scales were broken...but no, they weren't. That's how heavy the Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White 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.
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 Повязка на голову puma sportbands 1 шт світло-блакитний колір (12.0 oz), for example.
Sandals Rider | 15.84 oz (449g) |
Average | 13.79 oz (391g) |
Breathability
What may seem like breathable mesh, turns out to be misleading. We found the Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White to be a toasty shoe, both on the Sandals 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.
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The fabric is made of multiple layers which, when combined, form a pretty tightly woven material.
Sandals Rider | 2 |
Average | 2.6 |
Durability
Outsole hardness
Puma Trenere Cali Sport Mix.
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 Sandalss too often. Soft rubbers tend to wear out much faster.
There are budget-friendly shoes at the same price point that have harder rubbers. Take the Adds Checkboard Prints To The Puma Suede for example.

Sandals Rider | 72.0 HC |
Average | 81.5 HC |
Outsole thickness
The amount of rubber used in the Sandals Rider's outsole is quite average. Our calliper shows 4.1 mm of thickness.

Sandals Rider | 4.1 mm |
Average | 4.0 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.
It does require wiping when the Sandals gets dusty though.
Tongue padding
The tongue padding is super generous in the Sandals 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.

Sandals Rider | 12.9 mm |
Average | 9.2 mm |
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The tongue is fully gusseted in the Sandals Rider. It helps to keep the foot in place for intense side-to-side movements big time!

Sandals 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.

Sandals Rider | None |
Puma Magnify Nitro Surge Trampki | Removable insole
For those who rely on custom orthotics, the shoe's insole is easily removable.

Sandals Rider | Yes |