If anyone ever told you that shoes have to match, Puma has now confidently thrown that rule through an interdimensional portal. Their latest collaboration with LaMel Ball and Adult Swim's cult chaos Rick and Morty proudly defies symmetry - and in the most charmingly intergalactic way.
No, this isn't another tired star-studded collaboration trying to stay relevant. This is the third chapter of a partnership that began as a random experiment in the multiverse and is now establishing itself as one of the most successful sneaker stories of our time. LaMelo Ball, NBA All-Star and a man who can confidently carry fashion choices that would make the average mortal weak at the knees, is A cougar once again delivered some genuinely silly – and extremely useful – Rick and Morty sneakers.
Design: portal chaos that works surprisingly well
If sneakers could have a cameo in a Rick and Morty episode, these would be it. One side taps into the energy of Rick's genius absent-mindedness with an explosion of turquoise and menthol hues, while the other channels Morty's evening angst with vibrant orange and yellow tones. The result? Pure visual anarchy, who looks like she just flew in from a dimension where design rules only apply on Tuesdays.
Official color combination “Rickie Orange–Electric Peppermint” it moves away from the rocker aesthetic of previous MB.05 models – and does so confidently, like Rick when he decides to ignore the laws of physics.
Technology: They look crazy – and they're even crazier to play with
There's nothing worse than a pair of nice sneakers that are as functional as gum on toast. Luckily, the MB.05 aren't just visual magnets.
They are equipped with PUMINIM NITRO Foam cushioning that offers responsiveness without losing ground feel, while the mesh upper serves as the perfect canvas for Ball's narrative aesthetic. The sole is designed for his explosive, improvisational style of play - one that feels more like a lab experiment, but somehow miraculously succeeds.
Context: Rick and Morty as a global pop culture currency
The timing of the release is almost surgically perfect. Rick and Morty has long ceased to be just a late-night cartoon. The series is a cultural phenomenon that manages to speak to generations with its intelligent black comedy and shameless bizarreness. If there is an NBA player who embodies this energy, it is Ball - a basketball player who, in addition to scoring points, likes to add a move that defies the laws of gravity and common sense.
Collection: more than sneakers – an entire mini multiverse
The Puma × Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products partnership doesn't stop at MB.05.
The collection also consists of:
- models Puma Sportstyle Inverse and RS Surge,
- two graphic t-shirts,
- long shirt,
- shorts, hoodie and tracksuit.
This isn't the kind of collaboration where you slap a logo on a product and go to lunch. This is a comprehensive concept, thoughtfully put together, like Rick would draw while running from space bureaucrats.
Price and availability
For $135 they are MB.05 Rick and Morty placed in a highly competitive class of signature basketball models. They will be released on November 21, 2025 on Puma’s website, app, their New York flagship store and select Foot Locker locations. Pop culture aesthetics combined with high performance – for the masses, not just collectors.
Conclusion: Sneakers from another dimension that Rick would be proud to wear (if he cared)
The most ingenious element of this collaboration? It completely follows the philosophy of the series: nothing is sacred, everything is a reinterpretation, normality is boring.
In an era when most sports brands are playing it safe with neutral tones and minimalist references, Puma and Ball simply pressed the portal gun and said, "Why not?" The result is sneakers that spark conversations, attract attention, and add a bit of multiversal energy to any outfit.
For sneaker enthusiasts, Rick and Morty fans, or those who love design with a healthy dose of madness: Puma x Rick and Morty MB.05 They are everything they promise. Functional, bold, sparkling – and without the slightest apology for their wild personality. Just the way it should be.
