The cushioning system is designed to protect against the high-impact forces generated in the sport, high top basketball shoes vs low top.
Back in the 80s, Ralph Sampson was a basketball legend. First pick of the NBA Draft in 83, Rookie of the Year in 84, he towered over the rest of the players and elevated the game to unprecedented heights. Signing Sampson took PUMA to the next level in the basketball world and in return, we created a customized kick just for him. Enter: the PUMA Ralph Sampson. With a mid-height construction for ankle support and a lightweight design for speed and agility, it was tailored to Sampsons needs on the court and stamped with his signature at the side.Today, over 30 years later, PUMA is bringing back the OG silhouette in honor of a Hall of Famer whose legend still impacts the game today. Now in new colorways, this reissue comes in a low-top version for a new generation of bball fans who care about off-court style as much as on-court performance.The internal heel counter is structured to lock down the foot, enhancing stability during side-to-side motions, weartesters outdoor basketball shoes.
