PUMA BASKETBALL INFORMATION Second Edition Introduces Latest Products for April 2026 Release
Puma Japan announces new basketball products, including a collaboration collection with Chiba Jets' mascots Jumbo-kun and NEKO-san, new colorways for the "ALL PRO NITRO™ 2" advanced basketball shoes, and the "MB.05 Melo World," a new color for LaMelo Ball's signature shoes.
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Puma Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) will continue to deliver the latest information on the basketball category, focusing on new product releases and category trends, through its monthly newsletter "PUMA BASKETBALL INFORMATION." This second edition introduces our latest products.
1. Collaboration Collection Featuring Chiba Jets' Official Mascots "Jumbo-kun" and "NEKO-san" Debuts
We are announcing a collaboration collection between Chiba Jets' official mascot "Jumbo-kun" and Puma's official character "NEKO-san," born in Japan. This collection will be available from Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Puma Official Online Store, Chiba Jets Official Online Shop, and CHIBAJETS TEAM STORE.
This collection marks the first collaboration between Jumbo-kun and NEKO-san, featuring special visuals where Jumbo-kun enters NEKO-san's world. The design, with the two standing side-by-side like old friends, transcends basketball, offering a playful finish that can be enjoyed as everyday fashion. The lineup includes two items perfect for the upcoming season: a T-shirt and socks.
[Release Date] Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
[Retailers] Puma Official Online Store, PUMA App, Chiba Jets Official Online Shop, CHIBAJETS TEAM STORE *Official Goods Shop inside LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY (*Only on home game days)
Product Name: JUMBO-KUN × NEKO-SAN RELAX TEE
Suggested Retail Price: ¥5,800 (tax included)
Product Number: 697532
Colors: 01,02
Product Name: JUMBO-KUN × NEKO-SAN Socks
Suggested Retail Price: ¥880 (tax included)
Product Number: 952340
Colors: 01
2. New Color Model for "ALL PRO NITROTM 2" on Sale from April 1 (Wednesday)
A new color has arrived for the "ALL PRO NITRO™ 2," a cutting-edge basketball shoe that elevates players' performance to the next level with its innovative foam structure and high fit. This new design for the already available model features a clean white-based upper combined with a marble-patterned outsole, creating a pair that stands out on the court.
The midsole is equipped with "NITRO™ SQD FOAM," a two-layer structure featuring soft, highly responsive NITROFOAM™ on the inside and firmer, stability-focused NITROFOAM™ on the outside. This balances cushioning and lateral stability, supporting explosive speed and reliable stability.
Furthermore, the upper uses lightweight and breathable engineered mesh, and "PWR TAPE SQD" supports the entire foot. This provides a stable fit even during intense play.
[Now on Sale] Wednesday, April 1, 2026
[Retailers] Puma Store Osaka, Puma Official Online Store, PUMA App, select retailers
Product Name: ALL PRO NITRO 2
Suggested Retail Price: ¥18,700 (tax included)
Product Number: 312846
Color: 01
3. "MB.05 Melo World" Featuring a Design Expressing LaMelo Ball's Style Now on Sale from April 10 (Friday)
A new color "MB.05 Melo World" has appeared for LaMelo Ball's signature basketball shoe "MB.05."
This model embodies LaMelo's style of playing in his own zone, unshaken no matter how noisy the court gets.
Based on a bold teal color, the design is finished to incorporate his confidence and unique individuality.
The upper features engineered mesh with a full-surface wing print, ensuring lightness and breathability while enhancing visual impact. Additionally, a molded wing strap wraps the heel, providing a stable fit. The outsole features a skull motif and "1" design, expressing LaMelo's world down to the finest details. This shoe supports focus and energy during play from the ground up.
[Now on Sale] Friday, April 10, 2026
1. Collaboration Collection Featuring Chiba Jets' Official Mascots "Jumbo-kun" and "NEKO-san" Debuts
We are announcing a collaboration collection between Chiba Jets' official mascot "Jumbo-kun" and Puma's official character "NEKO-san," born in Japan. This collection will be available from Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Puma Official Online Store, Chiba Jets Official Online Shop, and CHIBAJETS TEAM STORE.
This collection marks the first collaboration between Jumbo-kun and NEKO-san, featuring special visuals where Jumbo-kun enters NEKO-san's world. The design, with the two standing side-by-side like old friends, transcends basketball, offering a playful finish that can be enjoyed as everyday fashion. The lineup includes two items perfect for the upcoming season: a T-shirt and socks.
[Release Date] Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
[Retailers] Puma Official Online Store, PUMA App, Chiba Jets Official Online Shop, CHIBAJETS TEAM STORE *Official Goods Shop inside LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY (*Only on home game days)
Product Name: JUMBO-KUN × NEKO-SAN RELAX TEE
Suggested Retail Price: ¥5,800 (tax included)
Product Number: 697532
Colors: 01,02
Product Name: JUMBO-KUN × NEKO-SAN Socks
Suggested Retail Price: ¥880 (tax included)
Product Number: 952340
Colors: 01
2. New Color Model for "ALL PRO NITROTM 2" on Sale from April 1 (Wednesday)
A new color has arrived for the "ALL PRO NITRO™ 2," a cutting-edge basketball shoe that elevates players' performance to the next level with its innovative foam structure and high fit. This new design for the already available model features a clean white-based upper combined with a marble-patterned outsole, creating a pair that stands out on the court.
The midsole is equipped with "NITRO™ SQD FOAM," a two-layer structure featuring soft, highly responsive NITROFOAM™ on the inside and firmer, stability-focused NITROFOAM™ on the outside. This balances cushioning and lateral stability, supporting explosive speed and reliable stability.
Furthermore, the upper uses lightweight and breathable engineered mesh, and "PWR TAPE SQD" supports the entire foot. This provides a stable fit even during intense play.
[Now on Sale] Wednesday, April 1, 2026
[Retailers] Puma Store Osaka, Puma Official Online Store, PUMA App, select retailers
Product Name: ALL PRO NITRO 2
Suggested Retail Price: ¥18,700 (tax included)
Product Number: 312846
Color: 01
3. "MB.05 Melo World" Featuring a Design Expressing LaMelo Ball's Style Now on Sale from April 10 (Friday)
A new color "MB.05 Melo World" has appeared for LaMelo Ball's signature basketball shoe "MB.05."
This model embodies LaMelo's style of playing in his own zone, unshaken no matter how noisy the court gets.
Based on a bold teal color, the design is finished to incorporate his confidence and unique individuality.
The upper features engineered mesh with a full-surface wing print, ensuring lightness and breathability while enhancing visual impact. Additionally, a molded wing strap wraps the heel, providing a stable fit. The outsole features a skull motif and "1" design, expressing LaMelo's world down to the finest details. This shoe supports focus and energy during play from the ground up.
[Now on Sale] Friday, April 10, 2026