PUMA and LaMelo Ball’s PUMA MB.02 has picked up right where the PUMA MB.01 left off. The dynamic sneaker is full of callouts to LaMelo’s history and personality. The PUMA MB.02 isn’t all about personal reverence, however. To honor the Lunar New Year, the PUMA MB.02 is getting a “Jade” makeover. Jade is worn around the Lunar New Year for good luck, making it the perfect theme for the sneaker.
The sneaker’s mostly mesh upper is dressed in teal with marbleized jade graphics printed throughout the sneaker giving it a stony vibe. Hints of gold foil appear on the tongue, eyelets, medial side, and heel branding. The thematic treatment is completed by the water-styled midsole representative of 2023, the year of water. The PUMA MB.02 “Jade” releases on February 3 via PUMA.com and select retailers for $150.