Puma Fast-R NITRO Elite

The PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite racing model, PUMA's next star for the 2023 season, is here. Designed by and to beat all records, at RUNNEA we have no doubt that it will be the German company's favorite bet to compete toe to toe with the fastest and most competitive shoes on the market.

The PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite are running shoes that are positioned, from the brand itself, as the "new era of performance". Designed to guarantee maximum propulsion in long-distance races, they are already in the sights of the most demanding marathon runners, which is an indication of their great performance.

PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite main features

The Fast-R NITRO Elite are already a reality, and they are PUMA running shoes that are presented as the fastest model of the German company to date. A model that comes with the latest technology and carbon plate to maximize energy return, which also bears a reasonable resemblance to the successful Nike Vaporfly.

A pure and tough competition model that stands out for its carbon plate. With the already known PWRPLATE technology, these PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite stand as one of the most dynamic, energy return and aggressive models of the company. Perfect features to complete the most demanding races at the fastest paces.

Ideal PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite runner

As far as the ideal runner is concerned, these PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite stand out for having a somewhat smaller market niche than usual. We are talking about a model for lightweight runners but who above all maintain a good running technique even in the fastest races. They may not be a model suitable for runners over 85-90 kilos who are just starting out, as they will not be able to get the best performance out of them.

On the other hand, this is a model for fast paces, very fast in fact. It is a model oriented towards competition, to reach times below the 3:30 minutes per kilometer. In this sense, we can also say that they are an ideal model for short distance races, from the 5k or 10k to the half marathon. But if we are talking about experienced runners, they will be the perfect shoes for marathon days.

PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite Technical Specifications

Some of the most important technical details of these PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite can be found, of course, in the midsole area, where we can find the NITRO Elite technology; a high performance foam that ensures a unique lightness and responsiveness in the race and the PWRPLATE carbon fiber plate with dual function, stabilizing the area and optimizing energy. In addition, its upper has been designed using a very lightweight and breathable engineered mesh, reinforced with PWRTAPE technology for greater support and durability. A seamless fabric, extremely lightweight, which allows a perfect anatomical fit.

The heel counter of these men's and women's running shoes is also noteworthy. A heel area with a sort of fin that, in addition to acting as a visual element on the asphalt, provides stability to the foot, also achieved thanks to its PUMAGRIP outsole with perfect traction and grip. As if that were not enough, these PUMA FAST-R Nitro Elite are record-breaking shoes that maintain a drop of 8 millimeters and an ultralight weight, with carbon plate, and a starting price of 250 €.