ForeverRun Nitro

I bought the Puma ForeverRun Nitro for stability and have run nearly 500 km in it. Puma usually designs aggressive shoes for fast runners, but this is their first proper stability shoe since Nitro foam arrived. It is a mild stability shoe, not an aggressive one, with a 10 mm drop for heel cushioning and a stable ride. The midsole is dual density: green Nitro foam on top and a firmer white foam below for stability. Most stability shoes, even the Kayano and GT, give little energy return. This one is different. I feel the bounce whether I run slow or fast, so it does not even feel like a stability shoe to me. I loved the midsole and have no complaints. The engineered mesh upper is high quality. The RunGuide system has a firm heel clip that stops the heel wobbling or rolling in too much, but it is light, not tight, so it is moderate support. The midfoot is snug, the heel padding is enough for long runs, and the toe box is spacious. It is the first time I have seen a Puma this wide in the forefoot. The medial cutout caused me no problems. My one issue is that the upper has already developed a cut. The outsole wear after 500 km is acceptable, and Puma's grip is the best of any brand. Puma says you will feel the foam up to 800 km and I believe it. It suits beginners and intermediate runners, half marathon to 30 km runs, and paces from slow to around 5K and 10K speed. Compared with the Kayano, which is about 300–310 g, plush and very protective, this is 280 g with protection, comfort and extra pop. It sold for ₹16,000 for a long time with no discounts, and has only now come down to ₹9,000–10,000. If you get it for ₹7,000–9,000, it is the best value for money. It is on Ajio, Flipkart and the Puma website.