PUMA PWR NITRO SQUARED REVIEW | Great for HIIT?

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The PUMA PWR Nitro Squared has been an awesome training shoe for HIIT, full-body circuits, and class-style workouts.
Unlike the PUMA Fuse 3 that is designed for CrossFit and heavier lifting, the PWR Nitro squared offers a much more versatile-focused construction. This shoe's bouncy midsole has made it great for lighter-weight workouts where I'm running and jumping more.
In my PUMA PWR Nitro Squared review, I'll cover all the key details you should know about this model.
0:00 PROS
1:39 CONS
3:33 Performance Assessment
7:03 Price
7:41 Best Part of Video
7:50 Who SHOULD Buy These Shoes?
8:35 Who SHOULDN'T Buy These Shoes?
9:30 Weight, Drop, and Insole
9:53 Construction Breakdown
11:18 Final Verdict
Overall, I think if you buy the PUMA PWR Nitro Squared with the understanding of where they'll excel you'll love this shoe.
I've enjoyed this shoe most for workouts where I'm doing lighter-strength exercises, then blending in conditioning circuits with short runs and explosive exercises.
Will these be your best gym shoes for heavy lifting? No, so I'd suggest rotating them in based on what you're doing to get the most out of their performance.
If you have additional questions about this shoe, drop a comment below or reach out to me via Instagram!
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[@KC-lg8qf]

I believe this is the all arounder i have been looking for

[@gyozafairy1070]

Thanks for the review. Got the shoe. It's an all-rounder. HIIT. Basketball. Short Runs. My ALTRAs will be solely used for long runs.

[@thatfitfriend]

Heck yeah. Stoked to hear you’re liking them!

[@stef7321]

Yes Jake! Thanks for this!

[@thatfitfriend]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@pardss9737]

Just ordered these for £50 off the puma store. Happy. 🙂

[@andrewwhyte3979]

Just ordered a pair,my everyday shoe is the puma aviator,only buying puma shoes for my rotation now,seem to suit my feet better than the others out there.👍😁

[@thatfitfriend]

Sick, keep me posted on how you like them!

[@andrewwhyte3979]

Absolutely love these ,best everyday trainer and walking shoe I’ve found after trying many,good luck,hope you were happy with yours 👍😁

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Awesome. Been waiting for your take on these. They look good for most casual gym goers and Nitro foam is supposed to be durable (30-60 mi break-in). Seems like the Saucony Cross Sport might be better for wider feet.

[@thatfitfriend]

Thanks for checking it out! Yeah, I like them more than the Saucony, honestly. That shoe's toe spring is stupid aggressive

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Jake, As a running shoe, take a look at the Hylo Impact. They're claiming 20% greater rebound with their supercritical foam and comments seem positive so far. Fit seems generous but I can't verify. P.S. Back is looking sick!

[@thatfitfriend]

I'll take a loot at them! Thank you for the tip. And thank you!!

[@supra5862]

Would you recommend getting the Puma Fuse 3's instead of these?

[@thatfitfriend]

Depends how you train! Whats your week look like?

[@joachimmahoudeaux8619]

I guess it’s a HIIT shoe like many major brands have released in the last 2 to 3 years, Adidas is in that game now with the Rapidmove series, Nike with the Free Metcon and the SuperRep too. To me now there are 3 types of training shoes: - really versatile: nanos, UA tribase reign, Adidas dropset 1 and 2, free metcon and metcon turbo for Nike, Puma Fuse - the « more into weightlifting »: nike metcon 7 to 9 for example - the typical HIIT cardio shoes: Rapidmove, SuperRep, and now these Pumas

[@adam5075]

What puma would you suggest for weight lifting

[@thatfitfriend]

Puma FUSE 3!

[@gabrielpina4]

So is this the best puma for the gym? Weights?

[@thatfitfriend]

PUMA Fuse 3 is best for weight, these are great for HIIT

[@ThaisRubio-qt4kf]

Its similar to puma disperse xt 2 mesh?

[@thatfitfriend]

This is the more "premium" model that I'd put in the same product cat!

[@ThaisRubio-qt4kf]

Is similar to puma power xx nitro luxe?

[@thatfitfriend]

Yes

[@silviaoliveira305]

It killed Jake once again. I'll try to import the model, as I found it perfect after this detailed answer.

[@thatfitfriend]

Love hearing that! Thank you for checking out the video!

[@auricia201]

Having been watching reviews from barefoot shoes lately, this is very striking as the complete opposite 😂

[@thatfitfriend]

Haha def is! I rotate my shoes based on what I’m doing. Shoes are tools for accomplishing different tasks at hand 👟

[@auricia201]

@@thatfitfriend Def true, barefoot shoes are not a good option for all activities and all people. But what I don't like about regular shoes is the narrow toe box, and barefoot shoes seem to be the only ones with a wide one 🫤 the thick sole of regular shoes o wouldn't mind

[@andresamell9367]

idk why Puma can't get in my heart haha. I don't rememebr the last shoe trainer I liked

[@joachimmahoudeaux8619]

Oh I know very well why in my case: they don’t release anything under size 7 or 25cm… I’m a small guy wearing 6.5 😅 same goes for UA nice shoes but they don’t release anything in my size.

[@thatfitfriend]

You're a Reebok guy! Ain't nothing wrong with that