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Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 3 vs Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 2

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 3 is 80 g lighter
  • Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 2 is USD 40 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 3
  • Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 2
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 3 — Comfort: 4/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 3 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 3 — Stability: 3/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 3 — Durability: 2/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 3 — Grip: 4/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 3 — Versatility: 2/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 2 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 2 — Stability: 3/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 2 — Durability: 2/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 2 — Grip: 4/5
  • FAST-R NITRO Elite 2 — Versatility: 2/5
CriterionPuma FAST-R NITRO Elite 3Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 2
Price
Catalogue price USD 300 USD 260
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 170 g 250 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 40 mm 40 mm
Forefoot stack 32 mm 32 mm
Midsole foam NITROFOAM ELITE NITROFOAM ELITE
Plate Carbon Carbon
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.31 out of 5 3.44 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Racing Racing
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Marathon Marathon
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 3

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 300

Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 260

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • Nike Alphafly 4, side view

    Nike

    Alphafly 4

    • Weight 188 g
    • Drop 8 mm

    USD 280

    • Close to Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 3: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 3: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 3: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Puma FAST-R NITRO Elite 3: same terrain, same category, same role