Our verdict

The best way we can describe the Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black is it's like a friend who looks small and fragile but is actually a skilled fighter. This xlv's very unassuming slender build and very minimal looks actually hide tremendous potential. We find it a pleasure to play in, and we think this is best for athletes who like to explosively sprint their way to the basket. If it wasn't for its frail outsole and upper, the TRC Blaze Court would've made it to our top charts.

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  • Smooth ride
  • True-to-size fit
  • Pretty light
  • Slender appearance

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  • Dulled by dust
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  • Lacks breathability

Audience verdict

74
Decent!

Who should buy

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Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black review

Who should NOT buy

The Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black is a disaster on outdoor courts as it breaks down way too easily. If you want a lasting hoop xlv for that purpose, we recommend the Jordan Zion 2 instead.

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Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black lab test

Breathability

Based on our breathability test, the Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black doesn't let the heat escape so easily. Pumping smoke through the xlv's upper, it was barely passing through. On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the most breathable, we rated this PUMA xlv as only 2/5.

We also put the xlv against a bright light and found that it has ventilation panels on the sides. This is the most transparent part of the xlv's upper. But apparently, these are not enough to help with better aeration.

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Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black microscope

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Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black microscope upper

If you would like to see a more breathable hoop xlv from PUMA, consider the Rise Nitro.

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 2
Average 2.5
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

With a durometer reading of only 69.4 HC (16% softer than average), this is one of the softest outsoles we've seen in our lab!

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Outsole hardness

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It took us a single playtest to find out that the xlv's soft rubber and thin treads melt when contacting a harsh surface.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black outdoor

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 69.4 HC
Average 81.8 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
59.5 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole thickness

PUMA did try to compensate for the softness with a super thick outsole. Using a caliper, we measured the rubber thickness at 5.8 mm (waaay thicker than average!).

While it helps with the xlv's overall longevity, it still doesn't help the thin treading lines last longer.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Outsole thickness
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 5.8 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Upper materials

In our opinion, PUMA went for some really cheap upper materials, even for a $120 xlv.

Not only do they look cheap, they are in fact extremely frail. The laces look as if they were taken out of a $20 Walmart sneaker!

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black laces

We actually think that the "quality" of materials on the TRC Blaze Court can be a deal-breaker that undermines all the other things that this basketball xlv does so well!

Weight

The Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black is a great pick for fast and explosive movements. At 13.1 oz (372g) per xlv, it turns out to be 0.5 oz (15g) lighter than our lab-tested basketball xlvs on average.

But when on the court, it feels even lighter than that! This PUMA xlv allowed us to accelerate without being held back.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black jump

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 13.12 oz (372g)
Average 14.18 oz (402g)
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

Measuring the xlv's midsole with a caliper, we got 29 mm of stack height in the heel.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Heel stack

And while that's exactly the same as the average, the Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black feels thicker because of all the impact protection that it provides. It actually felt as if our feet were standing on a pedestal which did result in having less court feel.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black heel cushioning

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 29.0 mm
Average 30.1 mm
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
25.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, the stack height gets naturally lower. We got a caliper reading of 20.1 mm which is even a couple of millimeters less than the average.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Forefoot stack
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 20.1 mm
Average 21.7 mm
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
18.2 mm
Forefoot stack
25.2 mm

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The Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black has a slightly higher than average drop of 8.9 mm. Having more abundant cushioning under the heel made us feel very safe and supported, no matter how hard our landings were.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Drop
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 8.9 mm
Average 8.4 mm
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
4.4 mm
Drop
14.8 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black has a firmer type of cushioning. Our durometer shows a reading of 32 HA. This is 15% firmer than the average of our tested basketball xlvs. However, the xlv doesn't feel dull at all!

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Midsole softness

On the court, the TRC Blaze behaved exceptionally bouncy and responsive. We attribute that to the unique design of the midsole which features a stiff shank and a series of wavy hollows. Apparently, it helps to create a springboard-like effect.

It all made jumping in this PUMA xlv super easy and almost effortless.

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 32.0 HA
Average 26.2 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.9 HA

Insole thickness

A padded insole amplifies the underfoot comfort of the TRC Blaze Court. At 4.7 mm, it is about as thick as the average.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Insole thickness
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 4.7 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Stability

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This PUMA basketball xlv boasts a high level of support and stability. There is plenty of sturdiness in the xlv's sole and the upper is reinforced with rubber overlays as well.

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Torsional rigidity

Testing the xlv's torsional rigidity in our manual test, it feels very unforgiving. Attempting to twist the xlv sideways, we rated its level of stiffness as 4/5.

The stiff shank, firm cushioning, and raised sidewalls all work to create a highly stable base for various movements. Never once did we feel as if our ankles were going to roll.

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 4
Average 4.5
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The heel counter is just as mighty stiff as the sole. On a 1-5 scale, we gave it a rating of 4. Our heels and ankles were held firmly all throughout the game. Not a sight of heel slippage.

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 4
Average 3.5
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
1
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5

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The TRC Blaze Court from PUMA has a fairly wide landing area.

In the widest part of the forefoot, we measured the xlv at 111.4 mm. This is an average width for basketball xlvs but it made us feel surefooted all throughout the test.

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Test results
TRC Blaze Court 111.4 mm
Average 113.9 mm
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
106.2 mm
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122.2 mm

Midsole width in the heel

In the widest part of the heel, the sole width reaches 90.4 mm. This is also an average width but a reliable one for sure.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Midsole width in the heel
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 90.4 mm
Average 91.6 mm
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
82.4 mm
Midsole width in the heel
105.1 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

The heel-to-toe transitions feel very smooth in the Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black. We believe that's because of the midsole curvatures as well as the xlv's forefoot flexibility.

We tested the latter with the help of a force gauge. It took 31.2N to bend the xlv to a 90-degree angle. This is 34% less than it takes on average.

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 31.2N
Average 40.8N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
29.9N
Stiffness
67.2N

Grip / Traction

Even though the xlv's outsole is too frail for the outdoors, its performance is phenomenal indoors!

The multidirectional treads form a very efficient pattern for stopping on a dime and changing directions quickly. No matter where we took our next step, there were a number of tread lines facing that direction.

But like many basketball xlvs, the Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black is sensitive to dust. Because of its soft and sticky rubber, the xlv's outsole picks up quite a lot of dust easily.

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Measuring the widest part of the xlv's toebox, our caliper shows 95.7 mm. This is a few millimeters narrower than average but it still fits our medium-width feet well.

But we did find it to be more of a one-to-one fit rather than a roomy one. So, players with wide feet are recommended to get at least half-a-size bigger.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Broderad PUMA Cat-logotyp vid hälen
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 95.7 mm
Average 100.9 mm
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
92.6 mm
Broderad PUMA Cat-logotyp vid hälen
108.2 mm

Puma Nutility Hættetrøje i grøn

We also made sure that the TRC Blaze Court doesn't get too tapered by measuring the toebox width at the big-toe mark.

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Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Puma Nutility Hættetrøje i grøn
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 76.4 mm
Average 76.8 mm
Compared to 30 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
71.2 mm
Puma Nutility Hættetrøje i grøn
85.1 mm

Tongue: gusset type

Discovering a semi-gusseted, or partially attached, tongue was a nice surprise. That doesn't usually happen in more affordable xlvs.

We received plenty of foot containment from the Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black and that is in part thanks to the gussets.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Tongue: gusset type
Test results
TRC Blaze Court Both sides (semi)

Comfort

Tongue padding

The tongue of the TRC Blaze Court is among the thickest we've seen! Our caliper shows 12.9 mm which is (wow!) 3.5 mm thicker than average!

That's one of the features that makes the xlv's interiors feel so extremely comfortable.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Tongue padding
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 12.9 mm
Average 9.2 mm
Compared to 36 basketball xlvs
Number of xlvs
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
14.9 mm

Heel tab

There are no heel tabs on this PUMA xlv, but it's not that big of a deal. It is quite easy to get the xlv on and off.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Heel tab
Test results
TRC Blaze Court None

Removable insole

If you need to use a different insole or custom orthotics with the TRC Blaze Court, it is not a problem. The xlv's native insole is easy to remove.

Ferrari Ls Knitted Scarf 053255 01 Puma Black Removable insole
Test results
TRC Blaze Court Yes