The RJ Barrett x PUMA Fusion Nitro Nods His Canadian Roots

PUMA Hoops‘ resurgence has been a revelation on the court as the brand’s return has delivered innovation with the help of its talented & continuously growing roster.

From LaMelo Ball to Skylar Diggins-Smith and Breanna Stewart, the PUMA Hoops squad continues to drop nothing but heat.

The brand pivots to The Mecca of basketball for its latest collection as New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett is the latest member to release a colorway of his own. The RJ Barrett x PUMA Fusion Nitro encompasses his journey and more as the colorway brings his “Maple Mamba” nickname to life with a Canadian homage as the tongue features a maple leaf logo with a number 9 in it, tying his roots to his current on-court success in New York. Built in a white, red, and blue color scheme, his Duke days are also embedded within the shoe’s story. Barrett’s mantra, “Made Different,” is sported on the sock liner as a subtle reminder of his everyday & every game mindset.

The Fusion Nitro silhouette is designed for ultimate performance with its comfortable Nitro Foam cushioning, the Fusion Nitro with the adaptive compression band, and a rubber outsole that contains PUMA’s high abrasion, sticky rubber compound for total traction when your feet hit the floor.

The limited edition RJ Barrett x PUMA Fusion Nitro releases on September 20, 2022, for $130, exclusively at the PUMA NYC Flagship store.

Take a detailed look at the colorway below, and keep it locked on Nice Kicks for more news and sneaker release dates.