PUMA Velocity Nitro 4 Reviews

First Puma: right cushioning and great energy return; bought a second pair after 40 km.

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.

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.

Found the Velocity Nitro 4 a super fun, bouncy budget daily trainer, but got rid of it because the 10mm drop and thin forefoot didn't suit them.

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.

First run in the Velocity Nitro 4 turned into 16 km of fun: softer, more responsive full-PEBA midsole, a comfortable stretchy wider upper that fits wide feet, and at home at easy and tempo pace.

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.

'An instant favorite' and a big upgrade on v3: great value and a high performer that will suit many runners perfectly. He'll be recommending it widely. His only advice is to wait for Puma's frequent sales.

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.