Is the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 good for daily training?

No. It is a race-day shoe with a carbon plate and a tall, firm stack. Most runners keep it for races and fast workouts and train in a more cushioned, durable shoe.

How does it compare with the previous Fast-R Nitro Elite?

Puma upgraded the midsole to NITROFOAM Elite for better energy return and kept the carbonfibre PWRPLATE and PUMAGRIP outsole. The result is a lighter, more propulsive race shoe.

What is the stack height and drop?

It has a 40mm heel and 32mm forefoot, an 8mm drop. That is a tall, plated setup built for road racing.

Does it fit true to size?

It is built on a normal width last. The thin ULTRAWEAVE upper fits close to the foot, so racers often size to their usual racing fit.

Is it a neutral shoe?

Yes. It is a neutral road racing shoe with no stability posting, aimed at runners with a neutral stride.

What is the outsole made of?

A PUMAGRIP rubber outsole, which Puma says performs in any race-day conditions.

What do buyers say about the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 Showtime Running Shoes?

Buyers like: Great shoes at great prices and fast delivery; Quick and helpful customer service; Order arrived on time and was correct.

Where can I buy the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 Showtime Running Shoes?

17 stores we checked sell it, including PUMA, RunAsYouAre, shoebacca.com, The Running Well Store, Running Warehouse US.

Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 Price History: $181.00 at RunAsYouAre

Q: Where is the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 Showtime Running Shoes cheapest?

At RunAsYouAre, for $181.00, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

From Shoebacca

Upgraded NITROFOAM Elite outsole for superior energy return
Precisely engineered carbonfibre PWRPLATE for a propulsive ride
PUMAGRIP outsole for performance in any race-day conditions
Built for road racing from 5k to the marathon
ULTRAWEAVE upper for an ultralightweight feel
40mm/32mm stack height

Sizes: 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14
Materials: Synthetic
Fit: Regular width; flat heel type; rounded toe; lace closure
Sizing: Regular width; medium width offered
Guarantee: Free shipping and free returns on all orders
Returns: Free returns within 30 days of purchase date; store covers return shipping and refunds to original payment method; items must be unworn and undamaged
Shipping: Free economy shipping on every order (5 to 8 business days), no minimum; standard 1 to 2 business days and express 1 business day available; orders before 12pm

About the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 Showtime Running Shoes

The Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 Showtime is a neutral road running shoe built for racing, from the 5k to the marathon. An upgraded NITROFOAM Elite foam gives energy return, and a carbon fiber PWRPLATE gives a propulsive ride.

The ULTRAWEAVE upper gives an ultralight feel. The PUMAGRIP rubber outsole is made for race-day conditions. The shoe has a regular-width fit, a rounded toe and a lace closure.