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ASICS Metasleek vs Puma Propio Nitro

ASICS

Metasleek

  • Weight 129 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 29 mm

USD 225

Puma Propio Nitro, side view

Puma

Propio Nitro

  • Weight 142 g
  • Drop 4 mm
  • Stack 20 mm

EUR 129.95

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

  • ASICS Metasleek

    • 4 mm higher drop
    • 9 mm more under the heel
    • Also made for: Marathon

  • Puma Propio Nitro

    • 4 mm lower drop
    • 9 mm less under the heel
    • USD 95 cheaper at catalogue price

Side by side

  • Puma Propio Nitro has a 4 mm lower drop
  • ASICS Metasleek has 9 mm more heel stack
  • Puma Propio Nitro is USD 95 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • ASICS Metasleek
  • Puma Propio Nitro
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Metasleek — Comfort: 3/5
  • Metasleek — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • Metasleek — Stability: 3/5
  • Metasleek — Durability: 3/5
  • Metasleek — Grip: 3/5
  • Metasleek — Versatility: 4/5
  • Propio Nitro — Comfort: 3/5
  • Propio Nitro — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Propio Nitro — Stability: 3/5
  • Propio Nitro — Durability: 3/5
  • Propio Nitro — Grip: 3/5
  • Propio Nitro — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionASICS MetasleekPuma Propio Nitro
Price
Catalogue price USD 225 EUR 129.95
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 129 g 142 g
Drop 8 mm 4 mm
Heel stack 29 mm 20 mm
Forefoot stack 21 mm 16 mm
Midsole foam FF TURBO SQUARED NITROFOAM
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.83 out of 5 3.59 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Responsiveness 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training & racing Training & racing
Versions Not specified Men's
Uses Intervals, Tempo runs, Marathon Tempo runs, Intervals
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

ASICS Metasleek

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 225

Puma Propio Nitro

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceEUR 129.95

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • ASICS Hyper Speed 5, side view

    ASICS

    Hyper Speed 5

    • Weight 212 g
    • Drop 7 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 100

    • Close to ASICS Metasleek: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Fli-Lyte 6

    • Weight 213 g
    • Drop 3 mm
    • Stack 23 mm

    USD 130

    • Close to Puma Propio Nitro: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to ASICS Metasleek: same terrain, same category, same role

  • adidas

    Adizero RC 6

    • Weight 169 g
    • Drop 7 mm
    • Stack 19 mm
    • Close to Puma Propio Nitro: same terrain, same category, same role

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