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Puma ForeverRun NITRO 3 vs Puma ForeverRun NITRO 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 ForeverRun NITRO 3 is 25 g lighter
  • Puma ForeverRun NITRO 3 has a 2 mm lower drop

Profiles

  • Puma ForeverRun NITRO 3
  • Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • ForeverRun NITRO 3 — Comfort: 4/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 3 — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 3 — Stability: 5/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 3 — Durability: 3/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 3 — Grip: 5/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 3 — Versatility: 4/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 2 — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 2 — Stability: 5/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 2 — Durability: 3/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 2 — Grip: 5/5
  • ForeverRun NITRO 2 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionPuma ForeverRun NITRO 3Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
Price
Catalogue price USD 150 USD 150
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 270 g 295 g
Drop 8 mm 10 mm
Heel stack 38 mm 38 mm
Forefoot stack 30 mm 28 mm
Midsole foam Dual-density PEBA-blend NITROFOAM DUAL DENSITY NITROFOAM
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.17 out of 5 3.73 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training, Long runs Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

Retailer prices

Puma ForeverRun NITRO 3

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • Saucony Tempus 2, side view

    Saucony

    Tempus 2

    • Weight 269 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Omni 23 ST, side view

    Saucony

    Omni 23 ST

    • Weight 277 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Puma ForeverRun NITRO 3: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Wave Inspire 22, side view
    • Weight 293 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 38.5 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Wave Horizon 8, side view
    • Weight 320 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 41 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Puma ForeverRun NITRO 3: same terrain, same category, same role