Puma Velocity Nitro 3 (2024)
daily trainer for road running, best at 5k and 10k. NITRO foam · Best value daily trainer · PUMAGRIP outsole.
Specs
- Weight: 270 g (men's sample)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 10 mm
- Cushioning: 7/10 (our own scale)
- Terrain: road
- Support listed for: neutral
- Wide widths: not listed
- Launch price: $130 MSRP (Mid-range)
Spec source: Puma website (we have no direct product link recorded, so please confirm the specs there). Shoe data last reviewed May 2026.
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- Only a standard width is listed in our data.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Puma Velocity Nitro 3 best for?
It is a daily trainer for road running, best at 5k and 10k. Its listed strengths are nitro foam, best value daily trainer, pumagrip outsole.
How much does the Puma Velocity Nitro 3 weigh?
It is listed at about 270 g (~9.5 oz) in a men's sample size.
What is the heel-to-toe drop of the Puma Velocity Nitro 3?
10 mm.
Does the Puma Velocity Nitro 3 come in wide sizes?
Only a standard width is listed in our data for the Velocity Nitro 3.
Who should think twice about the Puma Velocity Nitro 3?
Only a standard width is listed in our data.
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