PUMA Liberate NITRO 2
Road · Tempo · Intervals
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 195 g | 6 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 195 g | 6 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 195 g · Drop: 6 mm
UK 8
- PUMA Liberate NITRO 2 — men | PUMA · Reviewed 2026-10-10
- PUMA Liberate NITRO 2 — men | manufacturer regional evidence · Reviewed 2026-10-12
Claimed · Women
Weight: 195 g · Drop: 6 mm
UK 8
- PUMA Liberate NITRO 2 — women | PUMA · Reviewed 2026-10-10
- PUMA Liberate NITRO 2 — women | manufacturer regional evidence · Reviewed 2026-10-12
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About the shoe
A light, flexible road shoe for runners who enjoy ground feel and modest cushioning. Liberate NITRO 2 receives mixed workout verdicts: one tester enjoyed faster running, while another was limited by heel slip and cushioning that bottomed out.
- Comfort
- 62/100
- Response
- 66/100
- Stability
- 60/100
- Cushioning
- 68/100
TempoIntervalsEasy / Recovery
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 3.4/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Tempo · Intervals · Easy / Recovery
Manufacturer specifications
- Nominal drop
- 6 mm, specified by PUMA.
- Midsole
- NITROFOAM with a low-cushioning design.
- Upper
- Mono-mesh upper with PWRTAPE reinforcement.
- Outsole
- PUMAGRIP rubber.
- Plate construction
- No carbon plate, according to Running Shoes Guru.
- Fit in testing
- Doctors of Running experienced heel slip even with heel-lock lacing; socks were important to avoid rubbing.
- Test limitations
- Running Shoes Guru liked the responsive ride but reported occasional tongue rubbing and limited cushioning.
Sources: PUMA ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗ · Running Shoes Guru ↗