Men's Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3

The Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is proven to be Puma's fastest shoe ever created, shaving minutes from your marathon with optimized efficiency

Size

Size Guide

Runs Slightly Large based on 9 Reviews

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Specs

Offset
8 mm
Weight
6 oz
Stack height (heel/toe)
40 mm/32 mm
Surface
Road
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The Fastest Running Shoe Puma Has Ever Made

It’s not just a phrase thrown around; the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 actually is the fastest running shoe that Puma has released. Lab testing on elite and everyday athletes has helped this shoe become fully optimized for runners, boasting 3.15% improved running economy compared to its previous iteration. In the marathon, minutes can mean everything, and the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is a time-saving masterpiece.

Ultraweave is a premium, lightweight upper material that’s been engineered to enhance breathability. It securely wraps your foot but can hardly be noticed due to its lightweight properties. NITROFOAM Elite makes up the midsole, offering exceptional energy return with unmatched speed, perfect to carry you further and faster. The PWRPLATE extended carbon-fiber plate increases efficiency and helps create propulsive take-offs.

Features & Benefits

Reviews

5

Based on 9 Verified Reviews

100%

Would Recommend This Product

Size

4 out of 5

Comfort

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Durability

4 out of 5

Van

July 05, 2026
Verified Purchase

Nice

Nathaniel Crail

May 04, 2026
  • Performance 5 / 5
  • Comfort 4 / 5
  • Durability 3 / 5
  • Recommend Yes
Verified Purchase

fastest shoes on the market

I still need to test them for marathon effort long runs, but after a couple of interval workouts they are QUICK. While they are less comfortable on foot than other racing shoes available, the energy return and snap-iness of the plate is unparalleled. I plan to use them for an upcoming 5k race and will be using them at a future half as well.

Quinn Hawkins

March 26, 2026
  • Performance 5 / 5
  • Comfort 4 / 5
  • Durability 4 / 5
  • Recommend Yes
Verified Purchase

Fast

This is my second pair, love this as a race day shoe. Incredible bounce when running at a fast pace

Anonymous

March 17, 2026
  • Size Runs Slightly Large
  • Performance 5 / 5
  • Comfort 4 / 5
  • Durability 4 / 5
  • Recommend Yes
Verified Purchase

Fastest Shoe I've Ever Worn

Not the most comfortable racing shoe I've worn, but once you get going at speed, you really notice the boost you get from the shoe. Allows you to hold your goal paces with noticeably less energy than you would be using otherwise.

Lewis

March 08, 2026
Verified Purchase

Fastest shoe out! Great quality and perfromance! Reccomend for 5k to 10k races