Tyrese Haliburton’s new Puma All-Pro Nitro PE, inspired by his dog Ames
In the 1986 film "She's Gotta Have It", the film's writer/director, Spike Lee plays a "Brooklyn-loving" fan of the New York Knicks, sports, and Air Jordans (the basketball shoes worn by Michael Jordan). This led to his late 1980s/early 1990s appearances in Nike Air Jordan commercials alongside Jordan and Mars Blackmon becoming well known for his use of the phrase, "It's gotta be da shoes." The ad campaign with Lee as Mars has been credited as a landmark in the evolution of sneakers into massively profitable items of fashion.
Fast forward almost 30 years, and The Indiana Pacers are marching towards the NBA Playoffs as the four-seed in the East, most recently beating the Denver Nuggets 125-120 for their fourth-straight win. Franchise star Tyrese Haliburton looks to lead his team through another conference postseason and replicate his success from a season ago. In honor of his biggest supporter, Haliburton recently rocked a custom pair of Puma All-Pro Nitro PE sneakers inspired by his dog, Ames.
The “Ames” Puma All-Pro Nitro PE were seen arriving in a golden-brown ensemble matching the coat of Haliburton’s goldendoodle. The uppers feature a furry, curly material to mimic his dog’s fur. The shoes are based in a Puma Nitro outsole and accented by black Puma logos throughout. Haliburton managed 17 points and 11 assists while rocking the shoes during a 140-112 win over the Utah Jazz.
Tyrese Haliburton first signed a multi-million dollar contract with Puma in October 2024 to become the next face of their basketball line. While the 25-year old All-Star certainly has his own signature model on the way, he’s been sporting the newest Puma All-Pro Nitro sneakers in a number of PE (player exclusive) colorways.
In a recent home game against the Utah Jazz, Haliburton brought his furry friend, Ames, to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in support of the Pacers’ playoff push. Ames is a mini goldendoodle Haliburton adopted during his rookie year, named after the town where he played college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones. Along with his pup, Haliburton wore an Puma All-Pro Nitro PE with a matching coat.
