LaMelo Ball’s PUMA MB.01 Flips The “Toxic” Colorway

The new neon-drenched take drops on April 12th.

Matt Varga April 5, 2024

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LaMelo Ball’s signature line with PUMA switched up its release strategy last August, announcing the start of a retro program for his first and second shoe just months after his third was unveiled. Just under a year later, that plan is still going strong, with recent editions of the PUMA MB.03 now joined by the new “Inverse Toxic” PUMA MB.01.

The PUMA MB.03 “Toxic,” released in October, quickly become one of the more iconic editions in the young history of his product line. Thus, it makes sense to start the new overarching theme by reaching back to his first shoe, literally flipping that design on its head. Slime green dominates the upper, with the overriding purple and pink from the first shoe instead playing an accent role. They paint the crosshatch midsole overlays, the sock liner and laces. While the palette utilized here could never applied in any sort of low-key way, this new take on it is possible more eclectic and in-your-face than the original, a fighting match for Melo’s flashy persona.

The PUMA MB.01 “Inverse Toxic” will release on April 12th, commanding a $140 retail price. Stay locked in our to landing page to stay in the loop on the latest LaMelo Ball shoes.

Elsewhere in signature sneakers, take a look at our latest on the Nike KD 17, officially debuting with the KD 17 “University Gold” this month.

WHERE TO BUY

Puma MB.01 "Inverse Toxic"

SKU: 310437-01

RETAIL PRICE: $140

RELEASE DATE: Apr 12, 2024

US 04/12/2024 Friday

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in the music world, video editing and writing coverage primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers eventually led him to switching over to the footwear side of things. An avid collector, his time in the hobby stretches back more than a decade. Though always a contentious argument, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-up. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.