PUMA

Faas 500 v2

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (79/100)

Shoe details

Release
2025

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Good (79/100)

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Overall

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Appearance

Excellent (90/100)

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Excellent (90/100)

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Cushioning

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Comfort

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Value

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Durability

Below average (63/100)

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Below average (63/100)

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All Running Shoes

Better than 58% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Good (79/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 62% of 1,849 daily trainers ranked.

62%

PUMA

Worse than 82% of 55 PUMA shoes ranked.

18%

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Best appearance
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2025
2025
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (58%)
Average (54%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (51%)
Average (42%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (62%)
Average (56%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (13%)
Average (49%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (83%)
Very good (85%) Best appearance
Very good (82%)
Value
Average (41%)
Average (56%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 9, 2016

5/5

Overall

This is my second pair of this model. Have done everything except rough trails in them and like that the heel/toe drop is low and the midsole is firm; more responsive than most shoes and conducive to better running form.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 20, 2014

2/5

Overall

Felt ok at first, but it didn't last very long. Only 150 miles and then my knees started to hurt. Changed shoes quickly and my knees felt better soon.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
1/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
1/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014

5/5

Overall

Lightweight and fast. It was a good responsive shoe. It is also narrow through the mid-foot, which I like. I do not like to feel like my shoe is moving around on me. It is like the Nike Pegasus but firmer. Too often, when I run in soft shoes, I land heavier on my feet. I want something that is responsive not squishy.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5