After a stellar debut season, LaMelo Ball received the 2020-21 Rookie of the Year Award. The new MB.02 ROTY is a tribute to that accomplishment and honours his Buzz City team with its striking teal colourway. A NITRO foam-infused midsole mimics Melo’s signature wings, which extend onto the engineered woven mesh upper in epic proportion. Outlined in royal blue and white, the bold avian treatment makes a wide-spanning style statement symbolic of the phenom’s soaring start. Tonal metallic accents add a hint of lustre to these court-ready kicks, while instantly recognisable “1 of 1” branding reiterates that nothing else even comes close.
- CUSHIONING: NITRO foam-infused midsole for superior responsiveness and comfort while remaining lightweight—perfect for high-energy, explosive playstyles.
- GRIP: Full-coverage engineered nonslip rubber compound with feather (a nod to Melo’s signature wings) tread pattern for enhanced durability and traction. Ideal for quick cuts and spot up jumpers.
- FIT: Disruptive upper construction made with engineered woven mesh and multizone mixed materials for targeted support, comfort, and breathability in a lightweight package.
- Engineered mesh upper
- Non-slip rubber outsole
- TPU heel clip
- PUMA Formstrip on the lateral side
- LaMelo Ball branding on the heel and tongue
- Hidden 'RARE' graphic on the medial side
- RARE' graphic on the outsole
