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New Balance860 v14 | PumaForeverRun Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.17 | 7.67 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Value | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 306 g | 274 g |
| Heel stack | – | 36.1 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 26.1 mm |
| Drop | – | 10 mm |
| Foam | – | Nitro (dual density with a firmer foam) |
| Plate | nylon/Pebax plate | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | stability | mild support |
| Fit | narrow | wide |
| Sizing | go up half | – |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsTempoBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Bounce and energy return rare in a stability shoe · Strong, traditional stability: wide platform, raised medial foam, plate · Premium engineered mesh upper and build · Thick outsole with good traction · Foam expected to last 1,000 km · Great value at ₹6,000–9,000 | Bouncy Nitro foam, rare in a stability shoe · Works at slow and fast paces · Light, non-intrusive heel clip for mild support · Snug midfoot with a wide forefoot and roomy toe box · Excellent grip · Acceptable outsole wear after 500 km · Lighter than the Kayano at 280 g |
| Cons | Runs about a full size small · Snug fit even after sizing up · Not for fast paces around 4:00/km | Upper developed a cut · Only mild stability · Rarely discounted, long sold at ₹16,000 |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you want a shoe for fast running around 4:00/km pace. | Avoid it if you need aggressive stability or prefer the plush, highly protective feel of the Kayano. |

