Puma Forever Run NITRO 2 Multi Tester Review: 3 Comparisons

Cons:

Laces are quick however doubt anybody would wish a runner’s knot because of the large and safe rear of the shoe -Courtney/Sam

Cosy match, slender pointy entrance of toe field,additionally, low quantity toe field notably on the lateral aspect -Courtney/Dominique/Sam

Some lateral irritation up the kinetic chain from overcorrection (IT band, knee) -Courtney

Over constructed, over inflexible heel counter with huge symmetrical plastic clip, particularly on the lateral aspect: Sam

Runs considerably heavier than its weight: Sam

Most comparable sneakers

GEL-Nimbus

Bondi 9

Saucony Information

Stats

Approx. Weight: males’s 10 oz / 284g US 9

Pattern Weight:

males’s 277g / 9.77 oz US8.5 (Prior Model Weight: males’s 9.3 oz / 264g)

ladies’s 9.45 oz / 268g US9

Stack Top: males’s 38 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot (10 mm drop spec)

Platform Width:

v2 90mm heel / 75mm mid foot / 105mm forefoot US M8.5

v1 95mm heel / 65mm midfoot / 115mm forefoot US M8.5

First Impressions, Match and Higher

Courtney: The ForeverRun 2 Nitro is a gorgeous shoe with an hourglass huge heel and forefoot however narrower mid foot. The “Cool Climate-Yellow Alert” colour approach I obtained is eye-catching with its signature cat claw marks “Energy Print” additionally serving as multi-purpose help options. With 5 different colours for males and three for ladies, there are alternatives to decide on the type that fits you finest.

The ForeverRun’s contains a comfortable match that provides to its steerage. It isn’t a simple slip on shoe and wanted some lacing changes and a tug on the heel utilizing the large and elastic pull to step in.

The higher consists of a premium-engineered knit materials strengthened with PWRTAPE permitting exterior geometry construction and stability. The toe field is on the comfortable aspect, with a taper that brought on very minor irritation on my pinky toe. I’d most likely go up a 1/2 measurement in my subsequent pair. That being stated, I do suppose Puma elevated their toe field quantity so there may be extra top for these needing that lodging though the higher materials is now additionally much less stretchy and delicate.

It’s a slushy snowy winter in Massachusetts, so these wanted to be examined within the components. The breathable mesh was not the driest working via snow and slush, but it surely was in truth an incredible shoe for winter working (extra on that later).

The rolled heel counter is properly designed with loads of wrap round cushioning protecting the foot locked in a friction free place.

The tongue in distinction has little or no cushioning, however is constructed with stretchy mesh permitting it to simply lay flat towards the foot. The lacing is one space that left one thing to be desired, lace size to be precise. The laces barely allowed me to double knot them and I couldn’t use the heel lock eyelet in any respect.

Sam: Quite a lot of supportive higher right here. The mesh is thicker than in v1 and along with the return of Puma efficient PWRTAPE overlays we’ve got PWRPRINT overlays for construction and help on the toe field and on either side of the midfoot.

The ankle collars are excessive and notably stiff. The collars and achilles padding is thicker and extra snug on the achilles than in v1 with the extra skeletal space of the clip delivering a rear of the shoe space that whereas excessive just isn’t utterly inflexible. The upper and stiffer ankle collars are much less snug with some lateral aspect high fringe of ankle collar stress for this non pronator as famous in an A/B check run with one on every foot.

The excessive supportive collars are joined a symmetrical plastic TPU “clip” across the heel and increasing in direction of the midfoot.

It’s not utterly inflexible however it’s in depth and excessive however, not like some such clips or rail fortunately doesn’t lengthen too far ahead so it doesn’t intervene with transitions.

The underside of the foot sits beneath it on the heel so it’s not a help system that’s targeted decrease down and this is smart as Puma intends the Run Information system to cut back pronation velocity and I assume this implies early within the touchdown.

Your entire rear of the shoe is for my part overdone, overly excessive and overly inflexible for my extra impartial heel putting. I want Puma had caught with the extra restrained rear method of v1: lighter, much less constrictive and inflexible.

The midfoot is properly held and cozy with the non padded tongue with slender gusset , though the laces are too quick for a runner’s knot. I believe few, if any, will want the additional lace size given the very (overly) strong maintain on the rear of the shoe. The brand new PumaPrint overlays plus PWRTAPE insure a safe lockdown.

The toe field is comparatively unstructured when in comparison with the remainder of the shoe with a really delicate toe bumper. The semicircular PWRPRINT overlays present simply sufficient construction to maintain the foot locked down.

There’s very first rate width and quantity together with the unstructured building for my slender to medium ft though the toe field is a bit over tapered on the lateral aspect.

I’m true to measurement.

Midsole & Platform

Courtney: With up to date Nitro now co-molded infused foams and a wider mid foot and heel platform, the ForeverRun supplies a shoe with loads of steerage and serves as an incredible restoration shoe or future shoe. The co-molded foams present a provider rim of firmer foam for steerage and a softer responsive inside foam to assist roll you ahead.

The ForeverRun 2 supplies a agency and secure journey that—although not the lightest shoe available on the market—ensures you get out what you set in. I felt this on my runs as I attempted simple working, strides and lengthy runs in them.

Pot holes are in all places and this tremendous secure shoe completely saved me from a rolled ankle. It additionally helped with some alignment points I used to be seeing in my gait cycle, serving to me hold a straighter touchdown and roll ahead.

This shoe is on the agency aspect than softly cushioned, and I did discover my joints to be a little bit extra achy publish run (particularly my IT band on the knee) than with a few of my different extremely cushioned restoration sneakers such because the Asics Nimbus 27 or Below Armour Infinite Mega. This being stated, the 10mm drop and an earlier and versatile forefoot rocker permits a very nice transition from heel to toe off protecting you rolling via the miles.

Sam: The co molded twin foam midsole eliminates the glue (and stiffness) of the primary version with the entrance flex longer and considerably simpler. It may very well be but higher with extra cross the shoe flex grooves to go along with the longitudinal ones with the froth barely softer.

I agree with Courtney that the transition from midfoot to toe off is easy, because the flex level is kind of far again and with the transition simple for such a giant shoe, and simpler than v1 I’ve discovered the most effective help trainers have a versatile forefoot as as soon as previous the rear help the foot wants to have the ability to shortly bend to toe off. Overly broad, increased forefoot stack top extra, inherently secure sneakers such because the Nimbus and Kayano from ASICS do not fare as properly for me with their rockers making slower paces tedious however much less so right here.

The heel and its stability (higher building, foams and thick outsole) are very noticeable. There’s the feeling of touchdown on a definite and virtually separate flat feeling very secure rear platform, which I suppose is the intent in order to catch and management the early pronation velocity.

It’s for certain secure and broad and densely cushioned with muted however current vitality return and fewer vibration shock than EVA would ship.

At the identical time it’s not that delicate, bouncy or springy as say the Bond 9 is. What sits above the midsole (TPU clip and inflexible collars) is the main target right here to ship heel touchdown stability. That’s OK, however I do want the lateral aspect had extra give (much less clip and collar stiffness and higher decoupling.

Extremely protecting and rear secure, the ForeverRun 2 has a dependable, constant dense, however reasonably energetic really feel. The entrance flex and 10mm drop permits for the sleek toe offs whereas the heel space, to a fault, is planted at every touchdown and impeccably secure, if a bit an excessive amount of so for my tastes.

Outsole

Courtney: The PumaGrip outsole of the ForeverRun is properly executed and I felt protected and safe working in them even via not superb circumstances. With a horseshoe formed, grooved rubber heel pad, and virtually full protection forefoot pad, it grips surfaces with ease. The flex grooves that run the size of the shoe give the ForeverRun a pure really feel. The traction is an enchancment from V1 as our reviewers reported it felt stiff, that is possible attributable to the glued twin foams whereas now they’re co-molded and the brand new extra longitudinal grooves.

The Perpetually Run 2 looks as if will probably be a really sturdy shoe that may go many miles.. The RunGuide pod pad on the medial midfoot creates a firmer space beneath the arch. Although positioned to assist help an overpronator, it didn’t really feel like a medial publish that might offer you extra sensation beneath your arch as you roll via your touchdown. That is light steerage.

Sam: Loads of thick sturdy PumaGrip outsole for a lot of, many miles of coaching. Whereas the outsole is only one part of what makes for a sturdy shoe right here all of the parts: outsole, midsole and higher level to glorious longevity at an inexpensive $150 for a supercritical foam shoe.

I wish to see the heel rubber (and midsole) higher decoupled to permit the foot to sure roll medially a bit simpler from touchdown, particularly given the substantial TPU clip on the lateral aspect.

Experience, Conclusions and Suggestions

Courtney: In between more durable classes, this shoe is a welcome reprieve that gives cushion and stability. I used to be conflicted on how this shoe carried out for me. It appeared to essentially assist a collapsing arch and remedied some ankle instability, however on the similar time, the shoe overcompensated by stressing outer ligaments on my leg. Possibly the clip?

I believe the important thing right here can be to ease right into a shoe like this. I actually loved it as a winter working shoe (apart from getting it a bit soiled and moist).

I’d positively suggest this shoe to many runners of all ranges regardless that it’s focused in direction of overpronators. I believe it could even be an incredible strolling shoe or work shoe for many who want help. I would suggest a 1/2 measurement up for many who want a bit extra width within the toe field.

Courtney’s Rating : 8.95 / 10

Experience (50%) 8.5-Factors taken away for weight of shoe

Match: (30%) 9 – Want I had gone up ½ measurement

Worth: (15%) 10 nice worth, sturdy shoe

Fashion: (5%) 10 love the look of this Puma!

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Sam: The ForeverRun 2 has been a helpful companion the previous few weeks as I’ve had some knee points. My slower shorter runs have been very properly supported, that’s for certain. For normal restoration runs that can be what I search. After I picked up the tempo, I discovered the thick agency outsole and distinguished rear plastic clips and ankle collars began to really feel overdone/over inflexible.

Whereas that distinct separated rear of the shoe was useful after I needed a number of stability for sluggish paces landings, it grew to become extra cumbersome because the tempo picked up with the inflexible rear of the shoe protecting me from the complete advantages of the good versatile and vigorous forefoot.

Twin density supercritical foam and many it with out stiffening glue, a extremely aggressive weight at simply 10 oz and value of $150 for such a giant broad platform shoe with a extremely supportive higher and platform. On paper there’s a lot to love in regards to the Perpetually Run 2 if you’re looking for a secure safe journey.

I see it as a superb possibility however attempt to make sure should you want a few of its early within the gait cycle pronation help, For me it will get near what I search: energetic foam, excessive drop, cheap weight and grippy outsole however goes too far (and additional than the v1) in its rear above the midsole help system for a runner who prefers impartial sneakers.

Sam’s Rating: 8.8 /10

Overdone rear above the midsole help that additionally provides to weight

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3 Comparisons

Puma ForeverRun Nitro 1 (RTR Overview)

Sam: A couple of half lighter on the similar stack top, the ForeverRun 1 sat extra squarely between stability and impartial whereas v2 is clearly extra on the soundness aspect of the ledger. The rear of the v2 is clearly extra secure given its plastic clip and extra inflexible collars and extra vertical medial aspect partitions at midfoot.

The v1 higher is thinner and softer with extra give but virtually as supportive if not fairly as broad.

The twin now co molded (not glued foams) of the v2 offers the shoe an extended and simpler flex and a softer journey than the stiffer v1, a plus for me.

Saucony Information 17 (RTR Overview)

Courtney: With steerage expertise and really huge platform, the Information 17 surprisingly is available in a bit lighter however with a a lot softer and extra versatile midsole. It lweighs much less as a consequence of its extra minimal protection rubber outsole.

Each function a steerage journey and have strayed away from the normal extra aggressive medial publish help methods. The Information is a superb selection for consolation in dry circumstances, however the ForeverRun is a a lot safer possibility for moist or snowy runs. I wore via my first pair of Information 17s after about 250 miles (not nice for a day by day coach). The ForeverRun has a firmer platform and options extra heel rocker however much less toe spring than the Information.

Hoka Bondi 9 (RTR Overview)

Sam: Considerably heavier at 10.45 oz US9 however sitting on a broader platform with significantly extra stack top at 43/38, the whole remake of the Bondi 9 is softer and has extra energetic supercritical foam than the Puma. additionally it is extra versatile as a consequence of its extra podular (if not as grippy) outsole. A bit much less secure than its firmer and decrease stack predecessors, it’s nonetheless secure sufficient for me and I believe most. It’s a extra enjoyable to run and versatile shoe than the ForeverRun for me though it’s $20 greater than the Puma. The Bondi 9 is true to measurement as is the Puma and has a broader toe field in its common match.

ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27 (RTR Overview)

Sam: Just like the Bondi 9 the ASICS has a significantly increased stack top for the most recent Nimbus in comparison with the Perpetually Run. And weight as at 10.65 oz it’s 0.65 oz heavier possible as a consequence of its comparable driving however non supercritical foam midsole. Each have pronation help with the Puma clearly extra . The Nimbus is a inflexible rocker shoe not like the extra versatile Puma. As such, the Puma is simpler to show at slower paces whereas the Nimbus actually requires sooner paces to work for me. Each are true to measurement for me with the ASICS higher softer, extra pliable mesh with total much less help (however nonetheless a lot).

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Tester Profiles

Courtney Kelly, age 37 is a university lacrosse participant turned avid runner. She lives in Manchester, MA along with her husband and two daughters ages 4 and eight. Courtney signed up for her first 1/2 marathon the morning of the race in 2022, profitable second place in a time of 1:26. She determined to take working a bit extra severely, becoming a member of Depraved Operating Membership and attempting some coaching plans. She ran her first marathon this fall in 3:04:27. As well as, she holds a half marathon PR of 1:25, a 5 mile PR 30:17, and a 5k PR of 18:20. She seems ahead to getting some extra energy and velocity beneath her belt this subsequent season, earlier than taking a crack on the marathon once more. Off the roads, Courtney is a painter and loving mom to her women. She is 5’4”, 110 lbs.

Sam is the Editor and Founding father of Highway Path Run. He’s in his 60’s with 2024 Sam’s 52th 12 months of working roads and trails. He has a many years previous 2:28 marathon PR. Lately he runs halves within the simply sub 1:40 vary if he will get very, very fortunate. Sam trains 30-40 miles per week principally at average paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Utah be it on the run, mountaineering or on nordic skis. He’s 5’9” tall and weighs about 160 lbs, if he isn’t having fun with too many advantageous New England IPA’s.

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