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Puma Fast-Trac NITRO 3 vs The North Face Offtrail Ultra

The North Face

Offtrail Ultra

  • Weight 264 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 29 mm

£145

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • The North Face Offtrail Ultra has a 2 mm lower drop
  • Puma Fast-Trac NITRO 3 is USD 60 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • Puma Fast-Trac NITRO 3
  • The North Face Offtrail Ultra
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Fast-Trac NITRO 3 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Fast-Trac NITRO 3 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Fast-Trac NITRO 3 — Stability: 3/5
  • Fast-Trac NITRO 3 — Durability: 3/5
  • Fast-Trac NITRO 3 — Grip: 4/5
  • Fast-Trac NITRO 3 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Offtrail Ultra — Comfort: 4/5
  • Offtrail Ultra — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Offtrail Ultra — Stability: 3/5
  • Offtrail Ultra — Durability: 4/5
  • Offtrail Ultra — Grip: 4/5
  • Offtrail Ultra — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionPuma Fast-Trac NITRO 3The North Face Offtrail Ultra
Price
Catalogue price USD 130 £145
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 270 g 264 g
Drop 8 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 31 mm 29 mm
Forefoot stack 23 mm 23 mm
Midsole foam NITROFOAM Supercritical DREAMBOUND dual-density TPU/EVA foam
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.54 out of 5 3.80 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Trail running Trail running
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

Retailer prices

Puma Fast-Trac NITRO 3

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 130

The North Face Offtrail Ultra

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail price£145

Alternatives to these two models

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

    • Close to Puma Fast-Trac NITRO 3: same terrain, same category, same role

    Compare with Puma Fast-Trac NITRO 3

    • Close to The North Face Offtrail Ultra: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to The North Face Offtrail Ultra: same terrain, same category, same role
  • On Cloudultra 3, side view
    • Weight 295 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 190

    • Close to The North Face Offtrail Ultra: same terrain, same category, same role