Puma has officially unveiled Lamelo Ball’s third signature shoe with the brand which is called the “MB.03”, The Hornets superstar has had one of the hottest selling sneakers in recent years. The first colorway that is set to release on the MB.03 is the “GutterMelo” which is in collaboration with NFT company Gutter Cat Gang.
The MB.01 & MB.02 were somewhat similar in terms of looks but the MB.03 takes a bit of a drastic turn. For one the textured midsole which is something that’s rarely seen on basketball sneakers, the outsole stretches onto the upper and also has Lamelos signature phrase “Rare” on the outsoles. There is also extra padding on the heel area which protects the Achilles heel. This colorway is multicolored which features orange, blue, yellow, green, and aqua. Puma, Lamelo Ball and Gutter Cat Gang branding can be seen on the tongues, pull tabs, and heels.
The Puma MB.03 “GutterMelo” will first release as an NFT beginning on June 29th (available to buy with ETH or card). Those who are able to purchase the NFT will get a chance to get the physical version of the shoe during July 18th through August 20th. After that time period, you can not claim the shoes. The NFT will be priced at $175 USD. More MB.03 will be unveiled in due time, it’s unclear if these “GutterMelos” will receive a public release or if it will be an exclusive NFT release.