PUMA

Liberate Nitro 2

Liberate Nitro 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
6.5 oz
Release
2023 Q1
Stack Height
26mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

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Above average (86/100)

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Overall

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 76% of shoes

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Value

Excellent (93/100)

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Excellent (93/100)

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Appearance

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Cushioning

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Durability

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 65% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Ranks above 55% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.5 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
26/18mm
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
5mm
Release
2023 Q1
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (55%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (65%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (81%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (89%) Best value
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Good "throwback" trainer

Anonymous runner · Dec 3, 2023

4/5

Overall

Light and responsive without too many bells and whistles, which is what I want sometimes. Heel cup will rub on your Achilles if you're super sensitive to that.

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