Puma's foray into performance basketball has been marked by innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to athlete partnerships, propelling the brand into the spotlight alongside signature athletes like LaMelo Ball and Breanna Stewart. The introduction of the All-Pro Nitro silhouette last summer, highlighted through a campaign with Scoot Henderson, showcased Puma's dedication to pushing the envelope in basketball footwear design. Continuing this trend, Puma athlete and NBA star Marcus Smart brings his philanthropic efforts into the mix with the Marcus Smart x Puma All-Pro Nitro launch. This sneaker performs on the court and carries a meaningful narrative tied to Smart's Young Game Changer foundation.
The collaboration features the All-Pro Nitro in a vibrant blue and light green color scheme, adorning an engineered mesh upper with a distinctive radar vector pattern. This design element incorporates coordinates that hold personal significance to Smart, pointing to locations around the globe, such as Oklahoma State University, Brazil, and the Czech Republic. The sneaker further embraces Smart's foundation through "YGC" logos prominently displayed on the tongue tag, insole, and heel tab, symbolizing the Young Game Changer's mission to impact lives positively.
Additional details include green accents on the lace set, eyestays, tongue, and sockliner, enhancing the sneaker's visual appeal while maintaining its athletic integrity. The design is completed with a blue NITRO FOAM-infused midsole for exceptional comfort and performance, paired with a durable blue rubber outsole.
The Marcus Smart x Puma All-Pro Nitro will release on March 12, 2024, via Puma and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $140. Be sure to download the Sole Retriever mobile app for updates on this release and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
Marcus Smart x Puma All-Pro Nitro
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