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
- Offset
- 8 mm
- Weight
- 5.2 oz
- Support
- Neutral - Neutral shoes allow the foot to move and flex with minimal guidance.
- Cushion
- high
- Stack height (heel/toe)
- 40 mm/32 mm
- Surface
- Road

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
- NITROFOAM Elite is a nitrogen-infused racing foam that offers exceptional energy return
- PWRPLATE extended carbon-fiber plate adds propulsion with increased efficiency
- ULTRAWEAVE upper is incredibly lightweight and engineered for breathability
Anonymous
Puma Women's Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
Unbelievable, I *feel* fast in these even during terrible humidity and heat. I will never wear my go-to Nike Alphaflys again as long as these are on the market. They aren't the most comfortable compared to other race shoes, but here's the deal: the bounce is unparalleled. Go for it, you won't regret it. Also I ordered using my standard cm size. (Also, I can't speak to the durability since I have only had them for a few weeks.)