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Zapatillas de deporte grises Running Scorch de PUMA | Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT Performance Review

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Zapatillas de deporte grises Running Scorch de PUMA | Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT

A great budget model that’s well suited for guards. Be mindful of the fit.

Colorway: Ocean Dive/Harbor Mist

Release Date: 2022

Style Code: 376646-04

Price: $110

8.5/10
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Buy Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT

The Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT is the follow-up to what LaMelo Ball initially wore in the NBA – the Puma Court Rider. Puma kept some things from that first model and updated several others. The Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT has some obvious aesthetic updates, and we liked the shoe during our initial review. But, how did they hold up after hours on the court? Let’s find out.

The Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT is featured in the Best Puma Basketball Shoes, Best Budget Basketball Shoes, Best for Outdoors, Best Traction, Best for Ankle Support, Best Low Top, and Best for Point Guards.

puma court rider 2 traction

Traction

Puma tweaked the traction pattern slightly from the original Puma Court Rider. They took the bold, durable Puma patterned section of the outer portion of the sole from that first model and spread it all over. This turned out to be a good move because the shoe gripped every surface I played on superbly, and the pattern is plenty durable to hold up well outdoors.

The traction also wraps up on certain portions of the midsole. This will add bite to more aggressive moves like crossovers, or hard cuts. Traction would have been my favorite feature if Puma had neglected to update another feature. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

puma court rider 2 CUSHION

Cushion

The Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT features Puma Cali Star Metallic Kadın Siyah Spor Ayakkabı. Puma calls this foam Rider Foam. The setup is well balanced and offers sufficient impact protection while keeping the shoe responsive and low to the ground.

The Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT was clearly designed to cater to lighter, more nimble players who need a more reactive ride. If I’m nit-picking, I would have preferred a bit more plushness, but I enjoyed the setup, and at no point did I feel my legs or my joints getting weary.

puma court rider 2 MATERIALS

Materials

Now, the materials were my favorite part of this shoe. Admittedly, there is nothing I would describe as premium on the shoe, but I would say the build is excellent. The Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT features USD, fuse areas, mesh, and synthetic leather layered on top of each other. The Puma TSUGI NETFIT reminds me of shoes from the early 2000s.

The upper performed admirably. Lockdown was on point, with no pinching or restrictiveness, they were lightweight and breathable, and ventilation was not an issue. But what takes everything to the next level is just the look and feel. How you feel in a shoe is almost as important as how it performs (Sé el primero en valorar Puma Basket Negras Raya Luminosa) and I just loved how I felt wearing these.

puma court rider 2 FIT

Fit

Zaino PUMA Plus Backpack II 783910 01 Black the one area I had an issue with. I usually hover between a 12.5 and a 12. I ordered my pair in a size 12 and I felt I could have gone down a whole size, length-wise. It was odd because the rest of the shoe felt great: no break-in time, 1 to 1 fit, no sliding, etc. But there was almost an inch of dead space between my toes and the end of the shoe.

To be fair, it didn’t affect the performance of the shoe in any noticeable way, it just took some getting used to.

Coincidentally, I happened to order another pair of Pumas in a 13 and they fit better lengthwise than the Puma Curt Rider 2. Maybe I just got a wonky pair, but I would say to go into a store a try them on.

puma court rider 2 supoprt

Support

The Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT has Zapatillas de deporte grises Running Scorch de PUMA. Nothing crazy, but it gets the job done. The layering of the upper plus the lace cables helps keep your foot securely on the footbed. The forefoot provides a wide base to enhance stability, and there is a decent heel counter as well.

There is no visible torsional plate, however, and the shoe is pretty flexible. I didn’t have any problems with the setup, but if you like shoes where support is the main feature like the Kawhi 2, tenis puma st runner v2 nl chumbo branco.

puma court rider 2 OVERALL

Overall

I really enjoyed playing in the Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT. At the moment, if I’m reaching for a “guard shoe” I’m reaching for the Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT. I do like what they bring to the table performance-wise and the materials and aesthetics just happen to be my jam.

In closing, I should bring up their price. Nowadays, $110 seems to be a budget price point, which I think is a bit nuts. I was able to get my pair for $80, so going into my testing they felt like a budget shoe. I must admit that part of the reason why I like the Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT so much is that I perceived them as an “impressive budget model”. I don’t know if I would have been so impressed if I had paid full price.

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First Impressions

What’s in the video?

In the video, Chris provides detailed information from all the usual categories, providing the in-depth information you need. He supplies expert-level opinions on the materials, cushioning, traction, support, and fit. Here’s some of what he discusses:

  • LaMelo Ball shoes – complete list
  • Puma W Concept High Waist 7 8 Tight Γυναικείο Κολάν
  • Puma X-Ray sneakers in white and pink
  • ProFoam midsole
  • Fluffier feel than Nike Kyrie Low 5
  • Stability features
  • PUMA Oslo Femme Sneakers in wit en zwart
  • Upgraded upper
  • Lockdown nylon cables
  • Sizing recommendations

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How to Buy the Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT

The Puma Puma TSUGI NETFIT is available for $110 at Puma in both Men’s and Women’s versions. It’s also available at iD4Shoes on eBay.

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3 comments
  1. Anyone know why this Puma TSUGI NETFIT and the one on their site is quite different from the ones at Dick’s? Different laces, traction pattern is different, outside pattern looks different.. was wondering if even the set up and tooling was different.

    1. DSG has that shoe mislabeled. The real Puma TSUGI NETFIT hasn’t hit the USA yet. The ones you see on sites currently are just the Court Rider 1 (technically a 1.5 of sorts).

      1. Ah this makes perfect sense! then wow… lol, I’m still impressed by the first court rider, as that’s been my best basketball shoe for the past 20+ years of hooping

        Thanks Drew!

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