PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite 2
Road · Race · Tempo
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 265 g | 8 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 208.5 g | 8 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 265 g · Drop: 8 mm
EU 42
- PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite 2 — men | PUMA · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: 208.5 g · Drop: 8 mm
UK 4.5
- PUMA Fast-R NITRO Elite 2 — women | PUMA · Reviewed 2026-10-10
CarbonPlate
RoadSurface
About the shoe
A distinctive road racer with separated foam sections and a carbon plate extending beyond the toe. Fast-R NITRO Elite 2 offers deep cushioning, but its soft heel and close-fitting upper will not suit every runner.
- Comfort
- 68/100
- Response
- 94/100
- Stability
- 74/100
- Cushioning
- 86/100
RaceTempoIntervals
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Carbon
- Plate construction
- Full plate
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.3/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Race · Tempo · Intervals
Manufacturer specifications
- Nominal drop
- PUMA specifies 8 mm drop and 40 mm / 32 mm stack height.
- Midsole
- NITROFOAM ELITE.
- Plate construction
- Full-length carbon PWRPLATE extending beyond the toe.
- Upper
- ULTRAWEAVE with PWRTAPE reinforcement.
- Outsole
- PUMAGRIP rubber.
- Fit in testing
- Doctors of Running found a very low-volume fit and rubbing from the high Achilles tab.
- Test limitations
- Running Shoes Guru found slow heel-to-forefoot transitions and more weight than desired for intervals.
Sources: PUMA ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗ · Running Shoes Guru ↗