Puma Fast-R 2

[@israeldavila27]

I have never been a puma guy ever, but the silhouette of the shoe is really speaking to me. It screams that it is meant for an individual who would rather stand out more.

[@njsfer]

Puma running shoes are very underrated. I bought the Velocity Nitro 2 one year ago and I've run 800km with them. I bought the Nike Pegasus ate the same time and I've only ran 200km with them, and that show how much I prefer the Velocity Nitro 2 than the Pegasus 39. And they are always on sale, so I payed 55€ (60USD or so) which was a real bargain. I have 3 more pairs of shoes for my "normal" runs and I use the Puma most of the time. They're great, I'll buy the Deviate Nitro 2 as my interval training shoe, they're very comfortable and quite cheap because they're on sale very often.

[@3moreyears]

looks like the endorphone elite..

[@pbnotj1]

Sales on puma in the USA are rare, Europe always saying on sale hard to find puma in USA frequently low availability, not easy to find at all let alone on sale . Usually can only buy direct from their website.

[@njsfer]

@@pbnotj1 I understand. Here in Europe it is harder to have big sales on American brands like Brooks, Saucony or Hoka.

[@azreeazmdn]

Have u tried the new velocity 3? ​@@njsfer

[@marcuslockhart4610]

"Does it matter what a shoe looks like if it's FAST-R?" that would have been funny. Great intro.

[@davidlynch9049]

Thanks. As a Puma guy, that was great. I would also add the Magnify 2 in there as an alternative to the ForeverRun. I have both and the ForeverRun is the more stable of the two, but I really like the Magnify 2 for the comfort and the upper.

[@kofuzi]

I think the ForeverRun is going to be a bit more stability oriented in future versions, so I will be switching over to the Magnify for 2024. I haven't tried that one yet.

[@bobgibson1303]

@@kofuzi Deviate Nitro 2 and Magnify Nitro 2 is an impeccable combination. Deviate for workouts and Magnify for daily easy miles. Puma removed the Men's Magnify Nitro 2 from it's site for a while, but its back now!

[@marks4096]

@@kofuzi love your videos!! do you have the cumulus 26 yet? And will you do a review on it

[@wvveenen]

The Magnify 2 is very compatible for me to the Triumph 20, but with superior Puma Grip and a more stretchy knit upper. If you liked the Triumph you will probably like the Magnify 2

[@arkamukhopadhyay9111]

​@@kofuzi shoes that fuel genocide? I think I'll pass.

[@Manuel-901]

Like from Spain. I'm not a elite runner. I prefer the Puma deviate nitro 2. A nice monday for everyone.

[@xtalenx]

Agree totally about ForeverRun, picked it up last month on sale, and as a neutral runner don't need the stability, but turns out its a great easy day cushioned option that I end up reaching for when my legs feel beat up from a long run or workout.

[@akwk2712]

I’m a huge fan of Puma, I have the Deviate Nitro 2 and two pairs of the Velocity Nitro 2. I’d love a pair of these but I’m just not fast enough. They do look extremely cool though.

[@kuriosites]

Interesting explanation about how they have retooled the foam.

[@sergiutelbisz1955]

Puma shoes are really good for my feet configuration. They just feel good. I'm using the Velocity Nitro 2, Deviate Nitro 2 and ForeverRun. Nice video. Will keep this one under my radar.

[@videoforum4047]

Theres a video on Mollys YT channel called ”getting scientifically faster”, where they’re testing a new Puma racing shoe. They were doing the comparison runs between this new Fast-R 2 and the new mystery shoe. In the end when they looked at the data, the mystery shoe turned out to be noticeably more efficient compared to Fast-R 2. By zooming in on the blurred shoe names, you can pick out certain letters, to a point where you can quite easily figure it out to be the upcoming Deviate Nitro Elite 3, possibly ready for the Paris Olympics(?)

[@brianway4240]

I haven't seen the video but I totally believe the story. Thing is, the Deviate Elite will be faster for some people and the Fast-R will be for others. If you're the one on the treadmill designing it, it will be designed for you.

[@kevingilhooley2064]

I'm guessing she's sponsored by Puma?

[@danontherun]

Bought the special release for my marathon! I'm so excited, they are beautiful shoes in my opinion

[@kofuzi]

good luck for your race!

[@danontherun]

@@kofuzi thank you!

[@FireXForce]

How was it? This the shoes felt good?

[@Timle1991]

Can't wait for the Rebel V4 review. Most anticipated shoe for me

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks for explaining the process clearly re the foam it’s super interesting

[@kofuzi]

I think I've probably gotten some of the finer details wrong on the process, but I think I've got the main points down. it's pretty fascinating.

[@irritablearchitect]

Observing your stride, I can safely say that we share a very similar foot strike and toe-off. It's good to get your take on how this shoe feels on-foot, given the similarities in strides, and as I've had good luck with other Puma shoes over the last couple of years, I may try this one out for my next season of racing. Thnx.

[@EDDBUD]

Agreed. Though I’m not allowed to talk about this one yet. 🤣

[@skobodabaws8946]

why not Mr Midsole?

[@kofuzi]

whoops. I hope I didn't just break an embargo. but I specifically recall Puma telling the media group in Austin back in December that the embargo was lifted. 🤔

[@EDDBUD]

@@kofuzi I’m under until Feb 1st 👍🏼

[@General1Cal]

I used to be a puma guy when i was young, i though there's nobody better, of course they are the old school company. They basically leverage the rest of the world as they are popular for soccer.

[@kylekermgard]

Can't wait to buy some

[@pseudoty]

I picked up the first version of the Fast-R on clearance for $150. It forces you to run one speed only, fast! It was hot and tiresome after 8-10K. Will have to give the new foam a try once they go on sale.

[@yeowmun]

Tried out at the local store, feels like a Qiaodan Plaid using TPE foam toi.The Qiaodan Plaid has a more aggressive rocker , more bouncy and half the or price.

[@TheHutchRuns]

Great video, I've just bought the Alphafly 3 and think that will be the super shoe of 2024 but the Puma looks impressive. Endorphin Pro 3 did not seem enough of a lift over the Endorphin Speed 3 for me and I sold mine.

[@AlbertoBerardi]

The insight on the supercritical foaming process Is brillant.

[@bobcog0001]

This is the F1 car of running shoes.

[@kofuzi]

given Puma's heavy involvement in racing, I suspect that is where much of the design language derives

[@chrisrose3967]

The shoe looks awesome. I have just bought the v.1 and use them specifically for intervals and fast runs. I don't know what people like in "ordinary looking shoes". I also immediately liked the Nike Alphafly, which look similar and many people find ugly

[@heribantomas]

Defo on my list ..love Puma shoes 🤙😍

[@Siikvision]

Great breakdown and review. Love the videos❤

[@yohankusuma5510]

I was wondering the function of that underbite thingy 😅 thanks for explaining it to us ko

[@rafaelsalinasfarfan8586]

Thanks for reviewing this one. When will be the release date? and considering the previous version, do you find this iteration to be a better (or more complete) one? Thanks again.

[@kofuzi]

I didn't try the last one, but I understand it to be a completely different experience due to the foam and stack height

[@rafaelsalinasfarfan8586]

@@kofuzi Thanks a lot.

[@spou20]

Really quality review! Thank you

[@venkatpranesh9379]

Yoow.... Hi I had an opportunity to visit take a quick test ride in the upcoming Saucony endorphin pro 4 in an marathon exhibition last week and that shoe really felt a lot more better than it's predecessor... Hope it lauches soon

[@madeyuliarthaindrawidnyana6071]

i'm wondering if split midsole shoes (don't know the term) like this, will provide you more comfy lateral foot landing? anyway great review as always 🔥

[@kofuzi]

My untested hypothesis is that it gives compressed foam a place to go that might otherwise push an impact force up into the pads of the feet

[@arun_dravid]

Loved the video, as always. But 2:20 , is it just me or did he really say " Cut the Big 'Sheep' " there😅?

[@3W14]

Is it just me or the shoes actually looks cool

[@tgibridays]

I honestly can't decide. haha

[@kofuzi]

I like the look, especially the mix of the ultra weave and the knit.

[@thestoebz]

Wow it looks wild

[@kylekermgard]

My new favorite shoe

[@3moreyears]

my first puma running shoe was the deviate nitro 2. bought it brand new at a discount. best fit, best grip and bounce for a fat guy like me. ran at a pace of 6 per km at 100kg 178cm tall. fastest ive ive ran in it.i have a whole level of respect for puma running shoes after that. puma= Durable, Light, Best grip, what more do u need?

[@kofuzi]

Glad to hear they’re working for you!

[@laalaa99stl]

At this point I think you're just messing with us putting off the TS10 review. 😜 Fast-R is probably too rich for my blood (unless I can pick up a used one), but I'm excited to see that at least _some_ shoe companies aren't done innovating with foam technologies. Hopefully some of that technology trickles down.

[@kofuzi]

I have it on my schedule for late January. there's other stuff that I would like to make first (I kind of work on a FIFO schedule)

[@bobotmeister]

You really have to run forefoot to take advantage of that extended plate 😅

[@kofuzi]

Yup. I discussed that specifically in the video

[@hcronos]

This shoes is crazy enough that it might work

[@BretWhittaker]

Have to try these

[@squalolo]

great review as always, kofuzi! am curious whats your workout schedule like as a non elite runner? how much do you run weekly especially when you incorporate mileage to test out running shoes - maybe a vlog about it would be nice!

[@christopherjudegantuangco4173]

Will there be a deviate nitro 3? Coz I'm really enjoying my Deviate Nitro 2! Im planning to get another pair 😁

[@kofuzi]

Yes

[@ob1447]

When I saw these I was so tempted to wait, but then I got the chance to but the VaporFly Next% 2 at 40 percent off 😅

[@chrisdick726]

It just looks fast!

[@sec2ndhead]

Aaaaaa, i really want to try this shoes, it's out of stock everywhere

[@Feanaro5503]

Looks perfect for a quick trip to Starbucks or the supermarket 😅

[@satyanandawiryanto1359]

Nice review as always, can you please review mizuno wave rebellion pro 2?

[@kofuzi]

If they could send me a pair, I would

[@satyanandawiryanto1359]

@@kofuzi hope you get it soon, can't wait for that !! Cause I take my other previous shoes based on your review and thanks for that support a lot for my running journey 🔥

[@ken-houlin3139]

I could tell that some footages were shot in Austin!

[@pochen86]

thanks

[@hannahcheca2007]

Hi, may I ask, how often do you train with this?

[@kofuzi]

Personally, I have trained with it perhaps half a dozen times so far. But I do test a wide variety of shoes, so it’s far less than a typical runner would. If your question is asking how often would a typical runner use a shoe of this type, the answer would be for most speed sessions and races, so 1-2 times per week

[@Wayne510Oak]

The Fast R1 can be found at a pretty nice discount. Is the R2 a big upgrade?

[@kofuzi]

Yes.

[@JDeezle21]

❤!!!

[@mateuszmrowiec4265]

What do you think about the upper? Is it just me or puma having a full lineup not like adidas, which is steugelling with daily teainers.

[@kofuzi]

I don't understand this question. can you rephrase?

[@mateuszmrowiec4265]

Sure, no problem. Is the upper of the shoe comfortable? is it better than the one in adidas pro 3? Looking for my next marathon soft shoe and wanted to know if I should go with adidas or puma since I own magnify. Many thanks! @kofuzi

[@stefanoberetta4552]

WAVE REBELLION PRO 2 or PUMA FAST R 2 for a forefoot striker?

[@kofuzi]

Fast R2

[@HugoParedes]

An adidas rep said that the evo pro 1 used by the German marathoner in Berlin already had around 100 miles before running the marathon. It seems that the “one time use” is an urban legend

[@kofuzi]

I am literally looking at documentation from Adidas that says "it is meant for road racing only and optimized for one race"

[@rvillan3378]

Less of an urban legend and more of a disclaimer

[@jbgood71]

When did 8.4oz became "respectable" for a $260 super shoe? Asking for a friend.

[@iamrickwagner]

Do you have an estimated release date for these?

[@kofuzi]

Feb 22

[@nanezferrer3565]

100 miles review please

[@kofuzi]

As I mentioned in the video, it’s in the works

[@Routine_Runner]

Full marathon : Fast r 2 VS Metaspeed sky paris???

[@kofuzi]

Great question. I’d be happy with either one for a PR attempt

[@edwinduisburg8138]

Yeah, it's too heavy to be in a super shoe category when you compare it with Wave Rebellion Pro or Alphafly not to mention the previous version had durability issues with the plate where it snaps into two regardless of the mileage of the shoe. Puma sticking with this design language but they also need to make this shoe more approachable from the consumer's perspective.

[@davidlynch9049]

None of the top super shoes are approachable to the average runner. Of course, these companies want you to buy them, but they are designed for very fast runners who can benefit from them.

[@edwinduisburg8138]

@@davidlynch9049 I said consumers as a whole. Why are you exclusively talking about avg runners

[@kofuzi]

I consider it a communication failure on my part when: (a) I have made a video whose central premise is "does it matter what a shoe looks like if it's fast" and (b) where I declare that Puma has a real supe shoe contender on their hands with shoe, and (c) your response is along the lines of: but I don't like how it looks I will endeavor to communicate more effectively next time

[@haroholic]

Blood is waffling, shoe is super because it makes you go vrrrooom

[@Feanaro5503]

I wish Dick’s Sports carried Puma running shoes instead of their large selection of shoes from On.

[@tommoore3292]

Is it suited for 5k to 10k races

[@kofuzi]

Yes

[@ivandelvalle2784]

At this point, I wanna be a puma fanboy but my wallet can't

[@steevie76]

Ain’t 2 Proud to Beg…for questions

[@DZero_Aperture]

One of those types of shoes where you can tell it's a Puma from far far away.

[@danielburton6221]

Shoes are really getting crazy expensive!!!!

[@davidlynch9049]

It's a shoe for an experienced runner who races frequently. I wouldn't buy it otherwise.

[@cdub1991]

BattleBot lookin shoe

[@LyJoyRuns]

Are we going to ignore the fact that the AF3 are the best super shoes out there?

[@kofuzi]

glad to hear that you've had a great experience in them. I haven't tried them yet

[@georgec6982]

Puma is only known for track sprinting spikes like for Usain Bolt for example.

[@kofuzi]

you mad bro

[@georgec6982]

@@kofuzi not at all

[@georgec6982]

@@kofuzi the nitro’s are catching up to adidas & Nike racing shoes

[@georgec6982]

@@kofuzi I’m not trying to give any negative energy, just giving my honest opinion based on my experience of this brand of clothing apparel.

[@shanedorrian8192]

I guess Molly Seidel running in Pumas on the road in marathons doesn’t count then since she’s not wearing spikes

[@MikaV.-cp5qg]

Possibly the ugliest running shoe I’ve ever seen. Good to have many options though.

[@dvdpfstr1971]

That is one awful looking shoe.

[@kofuzi]

it's different, but I enjoy having it on feet

[@skobodabaws8946]

looks ugly though !

[@kofuzi]

"This is the Puma Fast R Deviate Nitro 2. And it begs the question, does it matter what a shoe looks like if it’s fast?"

[@bananaapple9698]

First time I seen this shoe I feel like you but after I seen for many KZbinr review this shoe Now I want to buy this shoe more than sc elite v4 That look good for the first time

[@georgec6982]

Puma shoes quality are horrible , they easily rip apart after a few runs

[@kofuzi]

I'm 40 miles into this one and it's great. the other two puma shoes referenced in this video have over 100 miles each in them. also great. sorry to hear that your experience was different for your puma running shoes.

[@user-mf2hq1of8m]

​@@kofuzimaybe he got fake Puma 😅 (sorry for my English) I have DN2 now 80km and keep going, and nothing bad happen, it's still like new..!!! 🤩

[@ISlookup]

This shoe does not have the name deviate at all. You said it at the beginning lol. Just pointing it out.

[@kofuzi]

Ah yes. But it does include nitro elite. Which I thought was weird an unnecessary. My brain must have just remembered a weird thing even weirder

[@ISlookup]

@@kofuzi it's all good you and Ed budd the 🐐s