PUMA Men Voyage Nitro Gore-Tex Running Shoes

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All are at a similar weight to the Voyage GTX but in non GTX, with the non GTX Voyage coming in an ounce lighter.. We have here a smoother more agile flow forward than those two if with a bit less forefoot cushion but more drop at 8mm for the Voyage vs. 4mm for Xodus and 6mm for TrailFly I appreciate more drop in a big shoe used on firmer terrain. Mike P (10.0): I also did not like these for running, as the ride is pretty firm. They do work for slushy and sloppy conditions though, as would the Pumas. The Salomons are a bit lighter with less bulk to them - so I would say the choice would be based on preference in feel as they both work in similar conditions. Generally, the Voyage NITRO 3s fit very comfortably, with one exception. The toebox narrows down quite a bit from the forefoot and is rather shallow. Just like Jacob, I’ve also used it for lots of walking (dog walks for that matter) and they’re also very comfortable for that use, which is not always the case with trail running shoes (Endorphin Trail for instance is much less comfortable in that use).

Voyage NITRO 2 Running Shoes Men | Black - Puma Voyage NITRO 2 Running Shoes Men | Black - Puma

Substantially lighter than the previous version, Puma dropped the weight of the Voyage NITRO from 10.8 oz to 9.6 oz in the most recent model. Weight was a major complaint of reviewers in the 2nd edition so it’s refreshing to see Puma improve in this area. With just a touch of engagement speed, I feel that the combination of the Nitro foam and the EVA carrier works much better and the midsole becomes smoother than at slower paces. And just like in the Puma Velocity Nitro which shares a similar construction, I appreciate that it is not mushy at all. This bit of very discrete firmness helps with stability and gives some energy to the ride.As far as the upper is concerned, you’re actually dealing with two pieces of material overlapping on certain parts. On the inside is a liner type of material, with a comfy padding surrounding the foot below the ankle. Starting around the lacing area, there's a mono-mesh upper on the outside. Jeremy: As I stated before, the first run in the shoes was really not enjoyable: I felt lots of pressure around both pinky toes, and, being my first GTX shoe, my feet were overheating, despite the ~6-7°C (42-45F) temperatures.

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Though not heavy for a shoe in its class of high cushion waterproof shoes, it is heavy compared to most trail shoes - Jacob/Jeremy/Mike P /Sam I don’t see this shoe as a racing shoe so many of my runs were steady endurance workouts where 80% of the run was a jog and the other 20% was hiking up steep terrain. I’d definitely feel comfortable wearing this shoe for marathon distance races or longer if the elevation change is minimal.Another important stabilizing element is the lacing. Not only is it based on anatomic OPTIFIT technology, but also has the advantage of flat laces which will not come undone at the most inopportune moment and over tighten the foot. Understanding this, I wanted to focus on the ride. I was intrigued by the use of Puma’s Nitro foam, a supercritical nitrogen processed foam which is in a number of Puma outstanding new road shoes including the Deviate Elite worn to great success by Molly Seidel. The PUMAGrip ATR rubber is an enhanced version of the standard PUMAGrip material. It’s more robust and grippier overall. This means that you get better traction, as well as robustness when hitting the ground. I didn’t notice it at first but after a while taking them out, I noticed how similar the upper was in design to the Deviate Nitro. From the toe, the toe box angle, lateral and medial, heel shape and even the basis of the lacing all have the same design ethos. It’s not a copy-paste, but rather a similar approach.