“3X Black” Sets On Lamelo Ball’s PUMA LaFrance

Available now.

Matt Varga July 1st, 2025 (updated)

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With the discovery of the PUMA LaFrance RNR, PUMA confirmed what we all knew: LaMelo Ball is a genuine franchise within their walls. While that third arm of his venture is set to debut in August, there’s still work to be done on his first lifestyle model. In kind, the PUMA LaFrance proper just dropped off a “3X Black” look, already up on the PUMA site.

At first glance, it’s somewhat of a surprise that it took so long to touch the undefeated “Triple Black” concept, especially given the penchant to trot out monochromatic fare on the silhouette. That thought certainly does hold some merit, but it isn’t the first time the shoe has stepped into this dusky territory, as March’s “Black/Chrome” speaks to. If nothing else, this offers up a true embrace of the motif, fully nocturnal through the traction and laces for a more elegant take on the expressive silhouette.

As mentioned above, the PUMA LaFrance “3X Black” is available now via PUMA US, retailing for $115. Hit the “Where To Buy” section below to pick up your pair.

WHERE TO BUY

Mens Puma LaFrancé

SKU: 313081-01

RETAIL PRICE: $115

RELEASE DATE: Jul 1, 2025

US 07/01/2025 Tuesday

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.