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Velocity NITRO 2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Exceptional (98/100)

Weight: 9.2 oz
Release: 2022 Q2
MSRP: $120
Widths: Narrow
Stack Height: 34mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height: 10mm

Exceptional (98/100) overall

Where to buy

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$119.99

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Shoe details

Weight: 9.2 oz
Release: 2022 Q2
MSRP: $120
Widths: Narrow
Stack Height: 34mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height: 10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (98/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 97% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

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Overall

Exceptional (98/100)

Overall rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Scores better than 97% of shoes

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Exceptional (98/100)

Value

Exceptional (99/100)

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than 99% of shoes

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Exceptional (99/100)

Appearance

Exceptional (98/100)

Appearance rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Scores better than 97% of shoes

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Exceptional (98/100)

Durability

Excellent (95/100)

Durability rating

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Excellent (95/100)

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Scores better than 94% of shoes

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Excellent (95/100)

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Excellent (95/100)

Cushioning

Excellent (95/100)

Cushioning rating

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Excellent (95/100)

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Scores better than 93% of shoes

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Excellent (95/100)

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Scores better than 93% of shoes

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Excellent (95/100)

Comfort

Excellent (94/100)

Comfort rating

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 92% of shoes

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Comfort

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 92% of shoes

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Excellent (94/100)

63%

5/8

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 97% of 2,617 running shoes.

Exceptional

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 97% of 1,872 daily trainers.

97%

PUMA

Scores better than 98% of 60 PUMA shoes.

98%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.

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Velocity NITRO 2

Velocity NITRO

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Lowest price / Best value

Newest

Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Running shoe

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

9.2 oz M

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Stack

34/24mm

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Drop

1mm

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7mm

Release

2022 Q2

2025 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$120

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$200

Best price

$119.99 Lowest price

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$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Exceptional (97%)

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Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Excellent (93%)

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Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Excellent (93%)

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Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Excellent (94%)

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Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Exceptional (97%)

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Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Exceptional (99%) Best value

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Very good (86%)

Where to buy

Dick's Sporting Goods

$119.99

Daily trainer

$169.99

Top 3%

Reader Ratings

18 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 10 written reviews

Gets it done and hard to beat the price

Anonymous runner · Dec 8, 2024

4/5

Overall

I got these shoes on Amazon for $38, and have put about 85 miles on them so far. The puma grip outsole is excellent, and the shoe is comfortable and just enough cushion for me. I like firmer shoes and am not much of a max-cushion guy so these are in the sweet spot. The one thing I don't love is the tongue, it feels a bit plasticky when I tighten the laces, but the upper overall is quite comfortable. Absolute steal of a deal and I anticipate putting 400+ miles on these.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Incredible shoe for easy miles - comfort, grip, and reliability

Anonymous runner · Dec 14, 2023

5/5

Overall

The puma velocity nitro 2's are now by go to shoe for easy miles. They fit like a glove, feel super smooth for easy miles, and have a great grip for slippery days as well. I am a big fan of these shoes as they feel light and comfortable. I would classify them as leaning toward firm on a soft to firm scale, but pretty much in the middle.

For extra context, most of my easy runs are zone 2, anywhere from 5-10 miles, between 7:45 and 8:30 pace. These shoes just work for me...they feel great and look great.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Oct 30, 2023

5/5

Overall

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Great value trainer

enduranceking · Oct 9, 2023

5/5

Overall

Bought the nitro because I had never run in Pumas before and I was curious to try them out. The lower price tag in comparison to other daily trainers helped as well. I've put around 150 miles on them and so far they are very enjoyable to run in. They fit nicely to the foot, feel lightweight, and perform well when picking up the pace. The only thing I would knock them for is not having a ton of cushion, although the shoe really isn't supposed to be a super cushioned daily, rather a lighter daily/workout shoe. Excited to try out more pumas in the future!

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 5/5

Great do-it-all daily trainer

Greg · Jul 10, 2023

5/5

Overall

The original Puma Velocity Nitro was great except for a bit of a sloppy fit, especially in the heel. Puma fixed this on the Velocity Nitro 2, making the somewhat snug fit better for days when you want to pick up the pace or even hit the track. There is still enough cushioning for all of your daily miles, but not so much that it will get in the way of quicker paces. If you can only have one shoe in your shoe quiver or you just want that one sort of default shoe that you can always rely on, the Puma Velocity Nitro 2 will be a perfect fit (pun intended).

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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Great do-it-all daily trainer