Independent reviews
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Running Shoes
The Puma Fast-R Nitro 2 pairs an exposed Power Plate with firm Nitro Elite foam for powerful, low-cadence runners. Here is how it performed over three fast mile repeats.
Running Shoes
The Fast R Nitro Elite 3 has earned a reputation as one of the best racing shoes around. We compare it against the Nike Alphafly 3, Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 and the heavily discounted Fast R Nitro Elite 2.
Running Shoes
A big weight cut, a serious heel bevel, and a propulsive ETPU midsole make the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 one of the most exciting marathon racers around, with a few caveats.
Running Shoes
A detailed comparison of the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3, Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4, ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris, and Nike Vaporfly 4, covering weight, stack, foam durability, fit, and which shoe suits which race distance.
Running Shoes
A close look at Puma's new marathon racing shoe, with its decoupled midsole, exposed carbon plate, and the paces where it truly shines.
Running Shoes
Puma's Fast-R combines a dramatic carbon plate geometry with bio-based NITRO ELITE foam for a racer that rewards speed, with standout upper comfort and a few trade-offs to weigh.
Running Shoes
After 100 miles on one pair and nearly 200 miles across multiple pairs, the Fast R3 remains our favorite marathon race shoe, with clear trade-offs to know before buying.
Running Shoes
Puma's Fast RB Nitro Elite is a wildly experimental race shoe with a triple-plate midsole, laceless upper, huge stack and a £300 price. Here's what it's actually like to run in.
Running Shoes
A 58mm triple-carbon, laceless racing shoe from Puma that is exhilarating, heavy, and very much a niche purchase. Here is what to know before buying.
Running Shoes
After 100 miles, the Puma Forever Run Nitro 2 proves to be a comfortable, durable guidance shoe with excellent stability, though the upper needs a little fine-tuning.
Running Shoes
A well-priced stability shoe that keeps support subtle, cushioning plush, and daily training comfortable.
Running Shoes
After 100 miles, the Puma ForeverRun Nitro has settled into a comfortable, max-cushion daily trainer with just a hint of stability and a price that is hard to beat on sale.
Running Shoes
A side-by-side look at Puma's two guidance shoes: the original ForeverRun Nitro and the far smoother, more complete ForeverRun Nitro 2.
Running Shoes
A well-cushioned stability shoe that delivers support without the bulk, with a dual-density Nitro midsole and Puma's excellent grip outsole.
Running Shoes
The Puma Liberate Nitro 2 is a lightweight trainer and racer built around firm Nitro foam and PumaGrip rubber. Here is how it performs, who it suits, and how it stacks up against the Saucony Kinvara 14.
Running Shoes
The MagMax 2 keeps the beloved formula of the original, trimming weight while keeping the grip, protection, and long-run capability that made it iconic.
Running Shoes
Both around $180 with huge foam stacks, but one is built for stability and relaxed miles while the other rewards pace pickups. Here's how to pick.
Running Shoes
A high-stack, firmer-feeling daily trainer from Puma, stacked up against two of the most popular max-cushion shoes on the road.
Running Shoes
Eight months and 100 miles in, the Puma Magnamax still feels fresh. Here's how it holds up, where it shows wear, and how it stacks up against the ASICS Superblast 2 and Nike Invincible 3.
Running Shoes
The Magnify Max 2 firms up, gains a bit of bounce, and edges closer to the long run shoe category, with three strong alternatives worth comparing.
Running Shoes
A thick slab of responsive Nitro foam, a well-executed knit upper, and dependable traction make the Magnify Nitro 2 an easy daily trainer to enjoy.
Running Shoes
Both of this year's big updates deliver plush cushioning, but the firmer, more balanced Magnify Nitro 2 and the softer, squishier 1080 v13 suit very different runners.
Running Shoes
Two comfortable max cushion trainers with very different personalities: one leans towards versatility, the other towards pure cruising comfort.
Running Shoes
Two of the most versatile max-cushion daily trainers go head to head, with fit, midsole feel, grip and overall verdict covered.
Running Shoes
A long-term look at the Puma Magnify Nitro 3, with the Nike Vomero Plus and Brooks Glycerin Max as premium alternatives for comfort-first runners.
Running Shoes
A plush, stable max-cushion trainer built for long, easy miles, with strong grip and solid value at retail.
Running Shoes
Puma's Nitro range covers daily miles, long-run comfort, tempo sessions and race day. Here is how the five key models compare.
Running Shoes
A closer look at Puma's Nitro running range, including the Fast-R Nitro Elite marathon racer, the Deviate family, a women-specific trainer, and two value-oriented daily options.
Running Shoes
From the durable Velocity daily trainer to the Fast-R 3 race shoe, a practical look at Puma's spring 2026 road running lineup and how to build a rotation around it.
Running Shoes
A full breakdown of Puma's main running shoes, from the budget-friendly Velocity Nitro 5 to the top-end Fast-R Nitro Elite 3, with what each shoe is for and who should buy it.