PUMA has confirmed a new PUMA x Stranger Things MB.06 basketball shoe that will go on sale November 6 at 5 a.m. UTC, giving fans of LaMelo Ball and the Netflix series a co-branded performance shoe timed for the Halloween season, according to the company’s U.S. product page and sneaker trade outlet Sneaker News.
The announcement, which PUMA made official in an October 28, 2026 update reported by Sneaker News, expands the brand’s Stranger Things collaboration beyond the MB.06 to include the LaFrance and LaFrance RNR models, a kids-exclusive teal “Snowshark” colorway of the MB.06, and co-branded apparel carrying imagery from the show.
What PUMA Is Releasing in the Pale Plum-Purple Charcoal Colorway
The MB.06 Stranger Things edition arrives in a Pale Plum-Purple Charcoal colorway, listed under product code 313625_01. In Turkey, the shoe is priced at 9,999.00 Turkish lira, according to PUMA’s Turkish product listing, which also offers free shipping, free returns within 60 days, and six interest-free installments for cardholders. PUMA describes the shoe as blending “LaMelo’s otherworldly energy with icons from Hawkins,” and the U.S. page notes that spending $135 earns 135 loyalty points.
The shoe is built as a basketball model with a lace-up closure, flat heel, neutral pronation and maximum cushioning. PUMA says the upper is made of 57% synthetic and 43% textile materials, with at least 30% recycled content. Performance details listed by the company include a responsive, removable drop-in midsole designed to keep the wearer lower to the court, supportive side walls for lateral stability, and a high-abrasion outsole pattern.
How the Stranger Things Design Shows Up on the Shoe
Sneaker News describes the collection as pairing the “eerie textures of the Upside Down” with Ball’s expressive signature line. All three shoes carry a co-branded stamp showing the Big Cat in the mouth of the Demogorgon. On the MB.06 specifically, the design uses sharp-toothed edges, while the LaFrance RNR mirrors a dull purple and red colorway and the LaFrance proper uses a fiery red and royal blue arrangement with comic-like stippling, according to Sneaker News. PUMA says the shoe lets wearers “Feel every shift – closer to the court, sharper off the cut, and more agile round the turn,” and is “Built for ballers who never play safe.”
LaMelo Ball's Stranger Things 'Demogorgon' MB.06 shoe drops November 6 with PUMA 👀 pic.twitter.com/KSOhwXXwE5
The timing fits a broader push by PUMA’s licensing division around Ball’s shoe line. Sneaker News notes earlier collaborations included the MB.01 “Rick and Morty” and the MB.04 “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” plus a Fast & Furious collection for All-Star Weekend earlier this year. The outlet also reported that Ball said around Christmas 2025 that his holiday plans included binge-watching the final season of Stranger Things, which had concluded by then. Sneaker News adds that Ball told a reporter his plans included heavy relaxation alongside the binge.
Why the November 6 Drop Matters for Buyers
The release date is the concrete checkpoint for anyone planning to buy: PUMA’s U.S. page states the item becomes available to order on 11/6 at 5 a.m. UTC, qualifies for free shipping and free returns on qualifying orders, and carries a PUMA RED welcome discount of 20% for new members. Sneaker News independently confirmed the November 6 release date for the MB.06, LaFrance and LaFrance RNR.
Availability runs across sizes: the Turkish listing covers infant, children’s, men’s and women’s sizing, and Sneaker News reported the added kids-only “Snowshark” MB.06 colorway, meaning younger fans get a design not offered in adult sizes.
What Comes Next for the Collection
The November 6 drop is the next confirmed milestone. PUMA has not announced a restock schedule or additional colorways beyond those listed, and the Turkish store page notes that store stock can change during the day because the products sell quickly. Fans looking for the full capsule — shoes plus the co-branded apparel — should watch PUMA’s official channels on drop day, since Sneaker News directs readers to official links for release day.
