PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite
Every version of the Fast-R Nitro Elite we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Fast-R Nitro Elite scores above 69% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Fast-R Nitro Elite, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 In stock | 2025 | — | — | 82 | -1 | 1 | — |
| PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2 | 2024 | 8.4 oz | 42/34mm · 8mm drop | 83 | — | — | — |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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PUMA
Fast-R Nitro Elite 382 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 23/100
v3 (2025) · Racing · Neutral
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
Durability 56Overall82Cushioning77Appearance77Value73Comfort66Durability56Confidence23Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
One of four reviewers calls it the best racing shoe since the Vaporfly.
Cons
Durability draws 2.3 out of 5 in the four reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Comfort rates 3.3 out of 5 across the same four reviewers.
One reviewer says it does not suit slow runners or heel strikers.
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PUMA
Fast-R Nitro Elite 283 Good Good · Confidence 16/100
v2 (2024) · Racing · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 8mm drop · 42mm stack
Overall83Confidence16Buy it now
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