Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 - Ekiden

The Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 is PUMA's flagship carbon-plated marathon racer, refined into its fastest, most efficient form yet. Its decoupled design and race-tuned foam channel every stride into forward propulsion for chasing personal bests.

Key features

• NITRO™ Elite foam, a nitrogen-infused A-TPU midsole delivering low weight with high energy return
• Extended PWRPLATE carbon plate stays exposed through the midfoot for a snappy, propulsive toe-off
• Decoupled heel-and-forefoot midsole with a central void saves weight and sharpens transitions
• Dual-layer foam setup adds a softer secondary layer for cushioned landings
• Lightweight Ultraweave upper offers breathable, locked-in support
• PUMAGRIP outsole rubber provides confident traction across race-day roads

Specs

• Surface: Road
• Style: Marathon / road racing
• Heel-to-toe drop: 8 mm
• Weight: 170 g (men's)
• Cushioning: High
• Support: Neutral
• Lacing: Traditional lace-up