I got the Velocity 2 last year and the toe box was so narrow i thought i got the wrong size. I nearly sent them back. I stuck with them and 3 weeks later they were perfect. 900km later and easily another 200km left in them I'm so pleased i kept them. I'll take a punt on the Velocity 3 when the time is right. Cheers Fordy
Given the quality of the Nitro foam and Puma Grip, I think VN3 looks pretty good compared to daily trainers in the price range (Novablast, Pegasus, Ride 17). The elephant in the room is the sales out there on the Deviate Nitro 2.
The older I get, the more I value versatility and comfort. I love Pumagrip for versatility but I have pretty wide feet, so I've moved away from Puma towards Asics which I find work for me - Novablast 3 TR was my shoe of 2023!
I've also have GT2000-12TR. Great fit, responsive but the outsole lacks the grip of Puma, specially on wet sidewalks. Running in Lisbon sidewalks looks like trail running 😂
@@singeylhendup1440 yeah I know! They're rare in Australia where I am and I missed out on getting a second pair. I got a pair of Cumulus 25 TRs on sale but I'm yet to actually run in them. I'm looking forward to the Novablast 4 TR arriving here down the line
I love mine so much and weirdly seem a bit roomier than the V2 to me. They’ve got the grip, they’ve got the look and they are great on the run. Saucony doesn’t have the grip so in this way they seem superior to me. Thx Chris!
Thanks. I guess it's more narrow than your average shoe, but if it's not more narrow than version 2, which I have, it should fit fine for most with standard width. The two things I was hoping for was a lower drop to 8 mm, and they need to get their sizing right. I wear an EU men's size 42.5 in every other brand, which would be a size 9 in North America and, I think, a size 8 in the UK, but I need a 42 in all my different Puma's (5 pairs), and even then my toe room length wise is too generous. I could probably downsize again. It's not a problem running, but sure wish they would standardize their widths to the other manufacturers - I have run in most of them over the years. But, will order this shoe when available. Cheers!
Great 👌 been waiting for this review before deciding to buy it. It shoikd works perfect for my narrow feet. Pumagrip just don't have any competition at the same level. No other daily training have a grip like that!! Thanks. Great review. Cheers
Recently picked up the Magnify Nitro 2. I don’t see any reason to go back to the Velocity Nitro line after getting miles in the Magnify. They feel just as nimble, maybe more with more protection in the higher stack and a slightly wider platform which adds a little more inherent stability/support.
Didn't think about this good point. Love the Puma Nitro Line. I like the look of the Velocity 3 so I'd use it as a coaching and casual shoe if it doesn't work for running and grab a pair of Magnify 2's for daily work. Currently have ForeverRun's & Velocity 2's.
I wore these shoes for a week and in my opinion they were too narrow for me and the left foot ached at night really bad. Beautiful shoe and I didn’t care for the material which felt like thick nylon threads. Sent the Nitro 3 back.
Velocity Nitro 2 had two major problems. 1. An upper which soaked swet and water. 2. It was as strangely unforgiving on longruns. Will not try the third version.
Mrs Ford sounds like a woman after my own heart. Could she have a word with my wife? I love the Velocity 2. So much so that I have a couple of pairs in their boxes upstairs so I will not be trying these for a while.....but I will be trying them. Pumagrip rocks!
If thats the price for a daily it could be argued it stands out for value vs the competition? Love your reviews always true for me and what works for me vs your view
I was gifted a pair of the V2 for a 10k PB event. Not sure what Puma we’re thinking, as a PB shoe it is not. Even though it was free, I was tempted to ask for a discount 😂 but they make nice slippers around the house
Hmmm I don’t know mate for the price I just bought two velocity nitro 2. The benefits I don’t think are that much better. It’s like going from iPhone 12 to iPhone 13. Or am I just being cheap?
Hey Fordy, so I guess the question here is width. Is the toebox narrow/cramped on these ? (So far all signs point to it). I tried the deviate nitro 2, and returned them due to a very cramped and tapered toebox/forefoot. I personally have a average width foot, maybe even leaning more towards narrow than wide. Puma so far seems like slim fit skinny jeans to me. I have a pair of Magnify nitro 2's on the way to me, hoping those are more of a "relaxed fit".
@FordyRuns I’m torn between the Velocity Nitro 3 and NB Rebel 3. I’m 100kg and want something to eat up the miles while training for Ironman. Are these ok ?
This shoe looks fantastic aesthetically especially compared to the previous one. My previous one velocity and deviates look like boomer discount store shoes
@@FordyRuns Thanks Chris. Got a pair of Saucony Tempus for £96 including postage. ordered at 12:36 on Saturday. Delivered by 07:45 Sunday morning. 2 days early. amazing.
Priced at 140 GBP sounds high for you guys because it r retails for$164 CAR...._20 LESS than a Peg 41.... Not a huge officer difference. AG's this think the Peg."blows it out of the water"?? Shrug.. Tell us why..
I have the Velocity Nitro 2, and the shoe feels boring and lifeless. There are too many livelier shoes that are more fun to run in to settle for this line.
The version 2 of the velocity is an ordinary shoe. low quality materials. The first version was better, but Puma is far away from Asics, NB, Adidas, for the same price.
Cos the Deviate nitro isnt for slower paces and I also find it very harsh. Whilst it works for some people at slower paces it's more of a tempo trainer. Plus it has a plate which a lot of people don't want in a daily.
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I got the Velocity 2 last year and the toe box was so narrow i thought i got the wrong size. I nearly sent them back. I stuck with them and 3 weeks later they were perfect.
900km later and easily another 200km left in them I'm so pleased i kept them.
I'll take a punt on the Velocity 3 when the time is right.
Cheers Fordy
You are welcome
❤ Heck Yeah. Love the Velocity Nitro Line.
@@craigdunsmuir627 900km!? Mine have started to bottom out at 500km
Given the quality of the Nitro foam and Puma Grip, I think VN3 looks pretty good compared to daily trainers in the price range (Novablast, Pegasus, Ride 17). The elephant in the room is the sales out there on the Deviate Nitro 2.
Different shoe for different purposes! My feet also hate it! But the Velocity and Forever Run they love.
@@Fozzee.1970 Unfortunate it didn't work for you. I've used the DN2 as a do-it-all shoe: long run; pick-up-the-pace; casual wear; trail running.
That’s a great shoe at a great price
Completely agree. Got a pair of Deviate 2s for £90 (plus shipping) with a discount code. It’s a great shoe at that price.
As someone with wide feet appreciate the heads up. Would definitely struggle to get my flippers in them.
Bang on review as always and the red light width warning make it a no no so many thanks.
Thanks so appreciating the detail
The older I get, the more I value versatility and comfort. I love Pumagrip for versatility but I have pretty wide feet, so I've moved away from Puma towards Asics which I find work for me - Novablast 3 TR was my shoe of 2023!
I've also have GT2000-12TR. Great fit, responsive but the outsole lacks the grip of Puma, specially on wet sidewalks. Running in Lisbon sidewalks looks like trail running 😂
such a good shoe - shame they no longer sell them
@@singeylhendup1440 yeah I know! They're rare in Australia where I am and I missed out on getting a second pair. I got a pair of Cumulus 25 TRs on sale but I'm yet to actually run in them. I'm looking forward to the Novablast 4 TR arriving here down the line
I love mine so much and weirdly seem a bit roomier than the V2 to me. They’ve got the grip, they’ve got the look and they are great on the run. Saucony doesn’t have the grip so in this way they seem superior to me. Thx Chris!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks. I guess it's more narrow than your average shoe, but if it's not more narrow than version 2, which I have, it should fit fine for most with standard width. The two things I was hoping for was a lower drop to 8 mm, and they need to get their sizing right. I wear an EU men's size 42.5 in every other brand, which would be a size 9 in North America and, I think, a size 8 in the UK, but I need a 42 in all my different Puma's (5 pairs), and even then my toe room length wise is too generous. I could probably downsize again. It's not a problem running, but sure wish they would standardize their widths to the other manufacturers - I have run in most of them over the years. But, will order this shoe when available. Cheers!
Enjoy
Great 👌 been waiting for this review before deciding to buy it. It shoikd works perfect for my narrow feet. Pumagrip just don't have any competition at the same level. No other daily training have a grip like that!! Thanks. Great review. Cheers
Enjoy it
Just bought these they arrived just now based on your review
Recently picked up the Magnify Nitro 2. I don’t see any reason to go back to the Velocity Nitro line after getting miles in the Magnify. They feel just as nimble, maybe more with more protection in the higher stack and a slightly wider platform which adds a little more inherent stability/support.
Fair enough
Didn't think about this good point. Love the Puma Nitro Line. I like the look of the Velocity 3 so I'd use it as a coaching and casual shoe if it doesn't work for running and grab a pair of Magnify 2's for daily work. Currently have ForeverRun's & Velocity 2's.
Good afternoon. Interesting information about the Puma 2024. Like to Fordy. A nice saturday for everyone.
Thank you
I wore these shoes for a week and in my opinion they were too narrow for me and the left foot ached at night really bad. Beautiful shoe and I didn’t care for the material which felt like thick nylon threads. Sent the Nitro 3 back.
Velocity Nitro 2 had two major problems. 1. An upper which soaked swet and water. 2. It was as strangely unforgiving on longruns. Will not try the third version.
Better for the long runs
That's what I've experienced too. I think for anything over 10km, I'm gonna use something else
Mrs Ford sounds like a woman after my own heart. Could she have a word with my wife? I love the Velocity 2. So much so that I have a couple of pairs in their boxes upstairs so I will not be trying these for a while.....but I will be trying them. Pumagrip rocks!
Puma grip is king
If thats the price for a daily it could be argued it stands out for value vs the competition? Love your reviews always true for me and what works for me vs your view
Thank you
Will be getting the Deviates 2, the universal trainer, as can only pack 1 pair of shoes when I go offshore.
Good luck
Great vid Fordy. Is it much narrower than vn2? Rumours are this will be £110, I feel like that will make a difference.
I like that price
@@FordyRuns Me too. Narrower than VN2 in your opinion?
I was gifted a pair of the V2 for a 10k PB event. Not sure what Puma we’re thinking, as a PB shoe it is not. Even though it was free, I was tempted to ask for a discount 😂 but they make nice slippers around the house
🤣🤣🤣
Hmmm I don’t know mate for the price I just bought two velocity nitro 2. The benefits I don’t think are that much better. It’s like going from iPhone 12 to iPhone 13.
Or am I just being cheap?
Nope I’m with you
Hey Fordy, so I guess the question here is width. Is the toebox narrow/cramped on these ? (So far all signs point to it). I tried the deviate nitro 2, and returned them due to a very cramped and tapered toebox/forefoot. I personally have a average width foot, maybe even leaning more towards narrow than wide. Puma so far seems like slim fit skinny jeans to me. I have a pair of Magnify nitro 2's on the way to me, hoping those are more of a "relaxed fit".
I have an average size width but as said found it tight
Vs. Supernova Rise? Better?
This is more versatile
@FordyRuns I’m torn between the Velocity Nitro 3 and NB Rebel 3. I’m 100kg and want something to eat up the miles while training for Ironman. Are these ok ?
Just bought them to hyrox, lets see
The ride 17 is wider than most shoes including most sauconys
I like it
Love the Velocity nitro 2. How does the width of the version 3 compare with version 2?
£110 RRP and will come in a wide option 👍
Lovely
This shoe looks fantastic aesthetically especially compared to the previous one. My previous one velocity and deviates look like boomer discount store shoes
Narrower than the velocity nitro 2?
yep
Need to 1 size up for Velocity Nitro
Sensible
Thanks for the video. Quick question, when you refer to goal pace, is that marathon goal pace? Cheers.
Sorry yes
anyone know if Fordy still has a code for Start Fitness at the moment please?
literally in the video. doh!.
FORDYRUNS
@@FordyRuns Thanks Chris. Got a pair of Saucony Tempus for £96 including postage. ordered at 12:36 on Saturday.
Delivered by 07:45 Sunday morning. 2 days early. amazing.
Priced at 140 GBP sounds high for you guys because it r retails for$164 CAR...._20 LESS than a Peg 41.... Not a huge officer difference. AG's this think the Peg."blows it out of the water"?? Shrug.. Tell us why..
I'm looking for a daily rotation shoe to add to my collection if you had to pick one right now taking the superblast out the pick what would it be
superblast? hahahahaha ghost max
@FordyRuns 😀😀 I still can't find any superblast but will have to check out the ghost max 👍
So length is TTS but just narrow?
Anyone know which is firmer. This or the Ride 17.
Fordy, where can we find your star fitness code?
FORDYRUNS
I have the Velocity Nitro 2, and the shoe feels boring and lifeless. There are too many livelier shoes that are more fun to run in to settle for this line.
This vs the supernova rise?
This is more versatile
The version 2 of the velocity is an ordinary shoe. low quality materials. The first version was better, but Puma is far away from Asics, NB, Adidas, for the same price.
Why would someone get this instead of the Deviate Nitro?
Cos the Deviate nitro isnt for slower paces and I also find it very harsh. Whilst it works for some people at slower paces it's more of a tempo trainer. Plus it has a plate which a lot of people don't want in a daily.
This is a daily trainer which will serve a variety of needs, while the DN2 is more of faster tempo and interval type shoe because of the plate.
Apples and oranges
It’s so cheap as well right now
A shit shoe. The Powertape at the inside is causing pain and blisters after some miles. Would never buy it again.