Reddit · r/trailrunning · Nov 15, 2025 · summarized
PositiveThey put a large number of trail miles in several pairs of the Puma DN2, finding the plate gave more stability on rocks and roots than most trail shoes, with superb grip.
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Reddit · r/trailrunning · Nov 15, 2025 · summarized
PositiveThey put a large number of trail miles in several pairs of the Puma DN2, finding the plate gave more stability on rocks and roots than most trail shoes, with superb grip.
Of the 10 reviews with a clear verdict, 70% are positive, 10% mixed and 20% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (1 review) and narrow fit (1 review).
We collected and summarized 10 experiences shared on Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
Light, bouncy shoes for workouts and uptempo runs, ranked by real runners.