PUMA
Fast-FWD Nitro Elite 2
An ultralight, low-stack carbon racer built for 5K to 10K speed. It is fast and grippy for short efforts but has too little foam for half or full marathons.
5K and 10K racingTrack sessions

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RRP around £180. Tap through for today's price.
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What it feels like
lightsnappy
FirmCushionPlush
MutedBounceSpringy
LowStackTowering
Fit
True to size
Runs slightly long with a roomy forefoot for a racer; some testers went down half a size.
standard
What the critics say
- Extremely light and quick-feeling
- Grippy on track and road
- Comfortable upper with no hotspots
- Too little cushioning beyond 10K
- Heel lockdown inconsistent at speed
Paraphrased from published reviews. Read them: RTINGS, Running Warehouse, Supwell.
Video reviews
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#pumafastfwdnitroelite2See how runners are wearing itThe numbers
- Type
- Race day
- Weight
- 130 g
- Heel stack
- 30 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Support
- Neutral
Men's sample size.
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