Photos: LaMelo Ball unveils PUMA MB.04 & LaFrance 1of1 shoes in blue and white colorway

LaMelo Ball and Puma are releasing the fourth installment of his signature shoe, the MB.04, next month. The Charlotte Hornets star and the sneaker company announced the release of the sneakers on their social media.

Alongside the MB.04, Puma is also set to drop the LaFrance 1:1. While MB.04 has a blue color with white accents, LaFrance 1:1 has a blue colorway across the shoe, except the "LF" is written in white.

Puma posted a picture of LaMelo posing with the LaFrance 1:1 on its social media. The LaFrance has a Y2K-inspired design and is inspired by Melo's "one of one" style statement.

LaMelo wearing Puma LaFrance 1:1 (via PumaHoops/X)

The Puma LaFrance 1:1 via PumaHoops/X

Puma also released photos of the PUMA MB.04 in a blue and white colorway on its official website.

PUMA MB.04 via Puma's official website

PUMA MB.04 via Puma's official website

The Puma MB.04 features a predominantly blue color with white accents all over the shoe, adding to the aesthetics of the shoe. The shoe features TPU support and EVA foam for stability and response.

There is also a message written in front of the shoe for hoopers aspiring to be like LaMelo. The text says,

“To be Melo, is to be yourself.”

The MB.04 and LaFrance 1:1 are both set to release on September 12. They will be available on the brand’s official website and PUMA NYC flagship store. Interested parties can also buy the shoes through Foot Locker and Champs Sports stores.

LaMelo Ball and Puma announce North America Melo Tour

Ahead of the MB.04's release, both Ball and Puma announced that the Hornets star will hit the road for a North America tour to promote his sneaker.

The North America Melo Tour has already started. LaMelo Ball kicked off the tour on Monday, Aug. 26 in Charlotte. He will make stops in different cities within this month. According to The Source, Ball will make stops in Miami, Atlanta, and New York City.

During his tour, Ball will participate in various events and interact with fans across cities.

It has been almost four years since LaMelo Ball officially signed with Puma. It was in October 2020 that he signed with the sneaker brand. Ball also has his own fashion brand LaFrance. Puma and LaFrance have previously collaborated and released the PUMA X LaFrance collection.