PUMA And LaMelo Ball Enter The Upside Down With A Stranger Things Collab
What to know
ClosetKept AI- LaMelo Ball x Puma collaborates with Stranger Things on MB.06, LaFrance, and LaFrance RNR models.
- Shoes feature Demogorgon co-branding and Upside Down-inspired textures in purple, red, and blue colorways.
- MB.06 includes sharp-toothed edges; LaFrance RNR mirrors dull purple/red; LaFrance features red/blue with stippling veins.
- Release confirmed for November 11th, 2026.
- Continues Puma's licensing strategy with LaMelo Ball following Rick and Morty and TMNT collaborations.
The Halloween rollout cycle is here in full force. Yes, we may have spilled plenty of ink on the Nike Halloween 2026 slate within that, but don’t count out the other major players in making an impression this October. The adidas Anthony Edwards 3 “Omen” and some product out of New Balance show real effort to get in on the holiday heat cycle; PUMA and LaMelo Ball are now ensuring they’re not left off the invite list, linking up with Stranger Things on the PUMA MB.06, LaFrance, and LaFrance RNR.
PUMA’s Licensing division has always been working overtime when it comes to LaMelo Ball shoes, stretching back to the MB.01 “Rick and Morty” or the MB.04 “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” However, this year, the Big Cat has stepped up its effort, beginning with a comprehensive Fast & Furious collaboration for All-Star Weekend and now expanding for spooky season.
While it may be unexpected at first glance, Melo already pledged his love for the now-concluded series around Christmas 2025, telling a reporter his festive plans included heavy relaxation and a binge of the final season. The eerie textures of the Upside Down work synergistically with the inherently expressive world of Ball’s line. All of them wear a co-branded stamp with the Big Cat in the mouth of the Demogorgon; the PUMA MB.06 uses sharp-toothed edges, and the LaFrance RNR largely mirrors its dull purple and red colorway. The LaFrance proper breaks into a fiery red and royal blue arrangement with comic-like stippling in veins running across its body.
The LaMelo Ball x Stranger Things x PUMA MB.06, LaFrance, and LaFrance RNR are confirmed for a November 11th release date. Catch official product images included below.
