Our verdict

For its modest price point, the Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White 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 Sandals feel and responsiveness, we believe that this shoe will suit agile guards the best.

Puma Magnify Nitro Surge Trampki 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

Puma Magnify Nitro Surge Trampki Cons

  • Natural Vachetta Puma Gold
  • Lacks breathability
  • Not much impact protection

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:

  • 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

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White review

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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White lab test

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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White heel cushioning

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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Heel stack
Test results
Sandals Rider 30.2 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
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 shoes and doesn't interfere with the shoe's Sandals feel.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Forefoot stack
Test results
Sandals Rider 21.0 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
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 Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White heel drop

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

Test results
Sandals Rider 9.2 mm
Average 7.5 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
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 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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Midsole softness
Test results
Sandals Rider 30.4 HA
Average 25.1 HA
Puma Botes Futbol Ultra Pro FG AG.
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Insole thickness
Test results
Sandals Rider 5.0 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 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).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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.

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Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
Sandals Rider 100.0 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
92.6 mm
Toebox width - widest part
109.2 mm

zapatillas de running Puma asfalto neutro

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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White PUMA Essentials Granatowe joggersy z logo
Test results
Sandals Rider 77.4 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
71.2 mm
zapatillas de running Puma asfalto neutro
85.1 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.

Test results
Sandals Rider 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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.

Test results
Sandals Rider 5
Average 3.7
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Sandals Rider 113.7 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
106.2 mm
zapatillas de running Puma apoyo talón placa de carbono talla 44 rosas
124.5 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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Sandals Rider 98.0 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
80.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
105.1 mm

PUMA RALPH SAMPSON 70 LO EB 28cm

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!

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Test results
Sandals Rider 34.9N
Average 38.8N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
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 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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White 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 Повязка на голову puma sportbands 1 шт світло-блакитний колір (12.0 oz), for example.

Test results
Sandals Rider 15.84 oz (449g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
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 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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Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White microscope

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

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White microscope upper

Test results
Sandals Rider 2
Average 2.6
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
1
Breathability
5

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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Outsole hardness
Test results
Sandals Rider 72.0 HC
Average 81.5 HC
Puma Botes Futbol Ultra Pro FG AG.
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Outsole thickness
Test results
Sandals Rider 4.1 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
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 Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White outsole

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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Tongue padding
Test results
Sandals Rider 12.9 mm
Average 9.2 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Puma Zapatillas Infantil Ca Pro Tiny Aop AC
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

Puma Skor SolarSandals Rct

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!

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Puma Skor SolarSandals Rct
Test results
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.

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Heel tab
Test results
Sandals Rider None

Puma Magnify Nitro Surge Trampki | Removable insole

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

Puma Vikky Platform Glitz EU 38 Puma Black Puma White Removable insole
Test results
Sandals Rider Yes