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Puma Handball UNTMD
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Handball with attitude. Real performance with a bold, urban design.
Fit
Who is it for?
- Position
- Centre backBackWing
- For
- Men
- Player weight
- 75 – 90 kg
- Level
- Intermediate, Advanced
We recommend it if…
- Intermediate players who value design as much as performance
- Centre backs and backs who want to stand out on court with a different look
- Those looking for dual use: court and street in the same shoe
- Young, urban players who identify with the UNTMD aesthetic
Pick another if…
- Players who prioritise technical performance above all else
- Advanced-to-professional players who need more performance
- Contact pivots who need reinforced lateral stability
- Those looking for the most handball-specific shoe in the catalogue
Our test
The good and the bad
Pros
- Distinctive, eye-catching design
- Good grip on court
- Balanced price
- Dual use: court and street
Cons
- Not the most technical in the range
- Looks won't suit every taste
Before you order
Sizes and fit
- Fit
- Regular
- Weight
- 290 g
- Drop
- 9 mm
Where to buy
Price at each shop
WePlay Handball
Out of stock
€78.80
How we score it
Score by category
- Grip
- 8.5
- Cushioning
- 8.0
- Stability
- 8.2
- Durability
- 8.3
- Value for money
- 8.7
Gorka Cabañas' opinion
Journalist. Former handball player and coach. Co-founder of Liftados
The Handball UNTMD is Puma's most interesting experiment in a long time: putting a genuinely technical performance model inside an urban design package. It's a risky bet in a sport where function has always beaten form, and the result is more solid than I expected.
Technically, the PWRFRAME foam and the high-traction outsole are honest materials for the level it's aimed at. They don't reach the NITRO foam of the premium range, but they deliver real on-court performance that goes beyond just being a pretty shoe. I've seen design-led models that don't come anywhere near this level of functionality.
The debate is the same as with every lifestyle-performance model: if you pay the price of a technical model, you deserve technical-model performance. The UNTMD sits right on the edge of that equation. I'd recommend it for players who value design as much as performance and aren't at the level where every tenth of grip matters. For serious competition, the Accelerate Nitro SQD offers more.
Published on 28 November 2025 · Liftados.com
On-court review
Full review
Grip and traction
The high-traction non-marking rubber outsole on the Puma Handball UNTMD scores 8.5 for grip, a solid result for a model that blends functionality with street style. Puma's non-marking indoor compound offers reliable traction on parquet and vinyl, with an outsole pattern that balances grip in multiple directions. For intermediate-level centre backs and backs training on standard courts, the grip is competent and causes no performance issues. The model's looks don't compromise the outsole's function: although the design is bolder than conventional models, the rubber compound and pattern are the same as on Puma's similarly priced indoor models.
Cushioning and energy return
The PWRFRAME foam midsole on the Puma Handball UNTMD scores 8.0 for cushioning, the same level as the Puma Solarflash III, with which it shares a platform. PWRFRAME offers cushioning halfway between basic EVA and NITRO: more comfort than the former without the responsiveness of the latter. For intermediate players training 2-3 times a week, it is perfectly functional. The 9 mm drop and 290-gram weight put it within the usual parameters for intermediate-level indoor shoes. The UNTMD concept (Untamed) shows more in the looks than in the technical performance.
Stability and support
With 8.2 for stability, the Puma Handball UNTMD offers adequate lateral containment for intermediate-level centre backs and backs. The mesh upper with decorative overlay has a moderate structure that provides support on handball's changes of direction without being stiff. The difference compared with Puma's conventional indoor models is the overlay design: flashier and with contrast panels, but without compromising function. The overlay also adds some stiffness on the sides, slightly improving containment compared with plain mesh.
Who this shoe is for
The Puma Handball UNTMD is for players who want handball with attitude: real performance on parquet with a design that breaks the mould of conventional indoor models. Price-wise, it sits in the mid-range with a distinctive proposition that the Solarflash III, the Varion II or the Handball Berlin can't match in terms of looks. For intermediate players who value both performance and personality in their footwear, it is the most original choice in the catalogue. Compared with the Adidas HB Spezial Noir on style, the UNTMD offers better technical performance, though less heritage.
Liftados verdict · 8.2/10
The Puma Handball UNTMD is the handball shoe for players with personality: genuine intermediate-level performance with an urban design that makes it unique in the catalogue. If looks matter as much as performance and your budget is moderate, the UNTMD is the distinctive choice that doesn't penalise performance.
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