PUMA Velocity Nitro
Every version of the Velocity Nitro 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 Velocity Nitro scores above 83% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Velocity Nitro, 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 Velocity NITRO 5 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 84 | -5 | — | — |
| PUMA Velocity NITRO | 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PUMA Velocity Nitro 4 In stock | 2025 | — | — | 89 | -5 | 1 | $140 MSRP |
| PUMA Velocity Nitro 3 Psychedelic Rush | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PUMA Velocity NITRO 2 In stock | 2022 | 9.1 oz | 34/24mm · 10mm drop | 94 | +8 | 10 | $120 MSRP |
| PUMA Velocity Nitro 3 | 2022 | 7.5 oz | 34/24mm · 10mm drop | 86 | — | — | $140 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Velocity NITRO 584 Good Good · Confidence 15/100
v5 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral
The Velocity NITRO 2 scores 94 on eighteen reviews.
$125 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:36 AM UTCOverall84Confidence15Pros
The Velocity NITRO 2 scores 94 on eighteen reviews.
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Velocity Nitro 489 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 37/100
v4 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
Durability 88$98 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall89Value96Cushioning89Appearance88Durability88Comfort83Confidence37Pros
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 4.0 out of 5.
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Velocity NITRO 294 Excellent Excellent · 18 reviews · Confidence 89/100
v2 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Durability 95$35 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall94Value99Appearance98Durability95Cushioning91Comfort91Confidence89Pros
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Reviewers use it for easy runs and faster workouts alike.
Durability rates 4.4 out of 5 across eighteen reviewers, and two expect to get 400 miles or more from a pair.
Cons
Three of eighteen reviewers describe the ride as firm with a moderate amount of cushioning.
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PUMA
Velocity Nitro 386 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 63/100
v3 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 10mm drop
It stacks 34mm at the heel on a 10mm drop.
Durability 86MSRP $140
Overall86Value93Appearance93Cushioning87Durability86Comfort82Confidence63Buy it now
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Pros
It stacks 34mm at the heel on a 10mm drop.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Its one reviewer so far calls it a good choice for the quality against the price.
