PUMA Velocity Nitro 4 Reviews

About 600 km; heel rubber worn but the foam still feels new.

Held up well and was good for 650 km of running.

240 miles for a high school distance runner: the gold standard daily trainer.

Retired after 935 km of running, with the midsole still going strong (a bit spongier than when new) and the outsole rubber holding up very well. The fit is very narrow, though the forefoot stretched somewhat over time, and a hole has started to show in the heel counter of both shoes, a possible weak point. They describe it as a light, flexible, fairly basic daily trainer and highly recommend it.

A beautiful low-stack daily that still feels perfect at 450 km and should last twice as long as their Supernova Rise 2.

One tester 14/15, another tester 12/15. A highly versatile daily trainer with a better upper than the Evo SL, a ride more stable and bouncy than the Novablast 5, and better durability than the Rebel v5. Nothing comes close at $140. It runs narrow and takes a while to break in.

B to B+ overall: a no-frills, durable mileage trainer at a fair $140. One tester liked the fit and wider forefoot, but its 10 mm drop and clunky heel keep it off her easy-run lineup. Another tester felt a medial bias from the narrow platform and the foam compressed a little by 30 miles.

'FUN' in one word, and highly recommended for short-to-mid workouts, track work and fun runs. The midfoot and toe box are narrow, so try before buying if you have high-volume feet. The high-wear area is already wearing at 65 mi; he projects ~300 mi.

9.5/10. A versatile daily trainer with comfort and durability that make it easily worth the money, and it performed well even for a larger runner. The outsole looks built to last. Not a great option for wide feet.