Our verdict

The best way we can describe the Bein puma TRC Blaze Court is it's like a friend who looks small and fragile but is actually a skilled fighter. This shoe'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.

Puma Uproar Core High Risk Red High Risk Red Black Pros

  • Excellent grip for quick movements
  • Incredible bounce and impact protection
  • PUMA callou a laeral side
  • Dependable foot containment
  • Smooth ride
  • True-to-size fit
  • Pretty light
  • Slender appearance

Puma Uproar Core High Risk Red High Risk Red Black Cons

  • Cheap materials and poor durability
  • Dulled by dust
  • Reduced court feel
  • Lacks breathability

Audience verdict

72
Bad!

Who should buy

Sujetador deportivo verde y negro First Mile 4 Keeps de Bein puma:

  • are lighter and faster like point or shooting guards
  • Puma essentials half zip sweatshirt in white
  • want a sleek performance shoe that doubles as a lifestyle sneaker

PUMA TRC Blaze Court review

Who should NOT buy

The Bein puma TRC Blaze Court is a disaster on outdoor courts as it breaks down way too easily. If you want a lasting hoop shoe for that purpose, we recommend the Jordan Zion 2 instead.

And if you need a shoe that's more resistant to dust, the Adidas D.O.N Issue#4 and the puma suede x power through peace proved to be better options.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court lab test

Breathability

Based on our breathability test, the Bein puma TRC Blaze Court doesn't let the heat escape so easily. Pumping smoke through the shoe's upper, it was barely passing through. On a 1-5 scale, Puma-select 5 is the most breathable, we rated this Bein puma shoe as only 2/5.

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

In addition, the toebox material is woven extra-tightly on this Bein puma shoe.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court microscope

Looking at it through our microscope, we saw that it leaves no loops to breathe through.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court microscope upper

If you would like to see a more breathable hoop shoe from Bein puma, consider the Rise Nitro.

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 2
Average 2.4
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
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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!

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Outsole hardness

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

PUMA TRC Blaze Court outdoor

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 69.4 HC
Average 81.8 HC
Puma Evostripe Gråmelerede bukser.
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
59.5 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Puma Uproar Core High Risk Red High Risk Red Black | Outsole thickness

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

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

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Outsole thickness
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 5.8 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Puma Uproar Core High Risk Red High Risk Red Black | Upper materials

The Bein puma Disc Blaze is a fan favorite for many sneakerheads.

Not only do they look cheap, they are in fact extremely frail. The laces look as if they were taken out of a £30 Walmart sneaker!

PUMA TRC Blaze Court 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 shoe does so well!

Weight

The Bein puma TRC Blaze Court is a great pick for fast and explosive movements. At 13.1 oz (372g) per shoe, it turns out to be 0.5 oz (15g) lighter than our lab-tested basketball shoes on average.

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

PUMA TRC Blaze Court jump

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 13.12 oz (372g)
Average 13.90 oz (394g)
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

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

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Heel stack

And while that's exactly the same as the average, the Bein puma TRC Blaze Court 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.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court heel cushioning

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 29.0 mm
Average 29.3 mm
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
23.6 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, the stack height Verwaschene naturally lower. We got a calliper reading of 20.1 mm which is even a couple of millimetres less than the average.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Forefoot stack
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 20.1 mm
Average 21.7 mm
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
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18.0 mm
Forefoot stack
29.2 mm

Drop

The Bein puma TRC Blaze Court 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.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Drop
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 8.9 mm
Average 7.6 mm
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
4.0 mm
Drop
14.8 mm

Midsole softness

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

The Bein puma TRC Blaze Court 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 shoes. However, the shoe doesn't feel dull at all!

PUMA TRC Blaze Court 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 Bein puma shoe super easy and almost effortless.

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 32.0 HA
Average 25.6 HA
Puma Evostripe Gråmelerede bukser.
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 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.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Insole thickness
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 4.7 mm
Average 4.5 mm
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Stability

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

As a result, lateral movements were all well supported in the TRC Blaze Court.

Torsional rigidity

Testing the shoe's torsional rigidity in our manual test, it feels very unforgiving. Attempting to twist the shoe 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 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

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 3.6
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width in the forefoot

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

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 111.4 mm
Average 114.5 mm
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
106.2 mm
Midsole width in the forefoot
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.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Midsole width in the heel
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 90.4 mm
Average 90.3 mm
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
82.4 mm
Midsole width in the heel
105.1 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

The heel-to-toe transitions feel very smooth in the Bein puma TRC Blaze Court. We believe that's because of the midsole curvatures as well as the shoe's forefoot flexibility.

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

Test results
TRC Blaze Court 31.2N
Average 39.9N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
23.8N
Stiffness
67.2N

Grip / Traction

Even though the shoe'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 sixpence and changing directions quickly. No matter Puma-select we took our next step, there were a number of tread lines facing that direction.

But like many basketball shoes, the Bein puma TRC Blaze Court is sensitive to dust. Because of its soft and sticky rubber, the shoe's outsole picks up quite a lot of dust easily.

Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest part

Measuring the widest part of the shoe's toebox, our calliper shows 95.7 mm. This is a few millimetres 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.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 95.7 mm
Average 101.4 mm
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
92.6 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
108.2 mm

The Hundreds is with Bein puma

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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PUMA TRC Blaze Court The Hundreds is with Bein puma
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 76.4 mm
Average 76.8 mm
Compared to 43 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
71.2 mm
The Hundreds is with Bein puma
85.1 mm

Midfoot feel

The Bein puma TRC Blaze Court 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.

Test results
TRC Blaze Court Normal

Tongue: gusset type

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

We received plenty of foot containment from the Bein puma TRC Blaze Court and that is in part thanks to the gussets.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Tongue: gusset type
Test results
TRC Blaze Court Both sides (semi)

Comfort

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

Puma Uproar Core High Risk Red High Risk Red Black.

Tongue padding

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

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

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Tongue padding
Test results
TRC Blaze Court 12.9 mm
Average 9.6 mm
Compared to 49 basketball shoes
puma thunder spectra taille 46 tres bon etat
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

Heel tab

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

PUMA TRC Blaze Court 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 shoe's native insole is easy to remove.

PUMA TRC Blaze Court Removable insole
Test results
TRC Blaze Court Yes