LaMelo Ball And PUMA March On With The Mismatched “Creativity Pack”

A likely tie to a fellow PUMA signee.

Matt Varga January 30, 2025

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We’ll find out soon whether LaMelo Ball’s season so far, one where he’s rode absurd 3-point shooting to nearly 30 points per game, will result in an All-Star Game appearance. Though the 23-year-old easily took home the highest fan vote in the East, not making it into the starters pool leaves his inclusion in the hands of the press and coaches. One thing that’s beyond a shadow of a doubt is the continuing success of the latest LaMelo Ball shoes, the PUMA MB.04, leaning into it and its namesake’s “Creativity” with an upcoming colorway.

Though mismatched colorways have been a staple of Ball’s line stretching far back, there’s no denying that the MB.04 has kicked the concept into high gear, even bringing into the collaborative realm with the LaMelo Ninja Turtles shoes releasing throughout February. The narrative for this shoe is less fantastical, reaching back to a PUMA Neymar cleat also carrying the same “Creativity Pack” and the neon lights palette worn on the right shoe. While young Melo has a ways to go before he’s classed with Neymar, it’s undeniable that he’s one of the most creative, “how did he think of that move” players in the league, perhaps making the comp more apt than aspirational.

The PUMA MB.04 “Creativity Pack” is expected to release on February 13th via PUMA.com and partnering retailers. Adults’ ($125) and grade school ($105) sizing are confirmed. Watch our Sneaker Release Dates page for direct shopping links upon arrival.

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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 video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.