Matt Varga Updated February 13th, 2025: The PUMA LaFrance “Black” is now confirmed to release on March 12th. Keep our “Where To Buy” section below handy for direct links upon arrival. Otherwise, you can catch our original coverage surrounding this shoe intact below.
WHERE TO BUY
Mens Puma LaFrancé
US 03/12/2025 Wednesday
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Original article published February 11th, 2025: LaMelo Ball has an argument to being thrice snubbed in one year. Just barely missing the All-Star starters pool, then being left off the reserves, and again overlooked by Adam Silver in picking replacements for Giannis and Anthony Davis. If nothing else, it showcases the crater between coaches’ and fans’ approval rating of the Hornets superstar, captivating the younger set via both his play and his style. If getting like Melo is on your 2025 moodboard, the Puma LaFrance “Black/Silver” provides an easy opportunity to do just that.
The youngest Ball’s lifestyle model has (to this point) chiefly delivered monochromatic or two-tone looks — the most recent PUMA LaFrance “Pink Carpet” and this shoe are both living proof. That overriding aesthetic no doubt owes a bit to the Lanvin Curb and designer shoes of its ilk, that high fashion atmosphere permeating with this sleek, stealthy edition. A heavy dose of LaFrance branding provides some eye-catching contrast down the throat of the shoe, culminating in a mini PUMA logo at the tongue’s apex.
The PUMA LaFrance in black is set to tip off during the Spring/Summer shopping season, retailing at $110. In the meantime, enjoy official on-white and campaign images throughout this piece. Keep an eye on our Sneaker Release Dates page for additional updates on this pair.
