PUMA & LaMelo Ball Celebrate Chinese New Year

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball's PUMA sneakers are dropping in a 'Chinese New Year' colorway.

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It has been an uneventful season for the Charlotte Hornets, as LaMelo Ball has missed time due to injuries. While we count down the days until one of the most exciting players in the NBA makes his return, we can at least treat ourselves to his fire signature sneaker line.

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the latest signature shoe from PUMA and Ball is a bold, metallic gold colorway featuring elegant design elements that pay tribute to the Lunar Calendar and the Year of the Dragon. Below is an official look at the hoop shoes and release details.

PUMA MB.03

A detailed look at the PUMA MB.03 / PUMA

Athletes and fans can purchase the PUMA MB.03 'Chinese New Year' sneakers for $125 in adult sizes on Friday, January 12. Shoppers can visit the PUMA website, the PUMA mobile app, and the PUMA NYC Flagship Store, as well as Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Foot Locker Canada, and Champs Sports Canada to pick up the festive kicks.

The Chinese New Year edition of the MB.03 features a gold breathable mesh upper, high abrasion, non-slip rubber outsole, and PUMA's innovative NITROFOAM™ for explosive movements that will take your game (and your style) to the next level.

We are not even halfway through the 2023-24 NBA season, and Ball's signature PUMA sneaker line has already given fans some of the most memorable designs of the year. Stay locked into FanNationKicks.com for all your footwear news from the sports world.

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