PUMA Velocity Nitro 4 Reviews

Had cramped toes until swapping in a thinner insole.

Hoped it would be their daily trainer but the midfoot is too narrow.

Too narrow for their slightly wide feet.

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.

About 100 miles, nearly all easy runs with some strides and the odd moderate effort. The midsole is light, poppy and responsive, the grip is exceptional even in grim conditions, and the upper shows no wear. Downsides are a very narrow fit that squashes the toes together (without causing aches), a shoe that soaks up water and gets heavy in the rain, and a left-right weight mismatch in their pair that they barely noticed while running. Best for easy days rather than long threshold sessions.

Wished the Velocity Nitro 4 worked for them but it was too narrow for their feet.

First run in the Velocity Nitro 4: long and narrow Puma fit, soft and responsive Nitro foam, excellent grip; a 9/10 daily trainer that can do tempo.

Roughly 50 miles in 11 runs over two weeks, including seven days in a row, with the foam feeling fresh each morning and no visible outsole wear. It is light, flexible and responsive, with a secure lockdown and good grip, and they expect it to cope with tempo work and longer runs, though they don't describe doing those. The fit is narrow (a wide version exists) and it is very neutral, so runners needing medial support should think twice.

'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.