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Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 vs Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

Reddit prefers Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2 — higher sentiment (100% vs 53% positive).

Asics Gel-Nimbus 26
#20 in Running Shoes

Asics

Asics Gel-Nimbus 26

$160.00

53

Pros

  • +good for walking
  • +Better upper
  • +feel good
  • +excellent cushioning

Cons

  • −toe pokes through over time
  • −not for over pronation
  • −can be slippery in wetter conditions or on leaves
  • −not for daily wear
“I really love these shoes and how they feel so it bums me out that my toe pokes through over time.”
r/indianrunners
Full reviewAmazon · $160.00
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2
#3 in Running ShoesReddit favorite

Puma

Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

$259.95

100

Pros

  • +Good for race day
  • +Weight not an issue for user
  • +good for long + tempo run
  • +running 4min/km seems easy and normal

Cons

  • −Potentially perceived as heavy by others
“I love my Fast R2 for long + tempo run: running 4min/km in these seems easy and normal. the foam is also great for warm up and cool down.”
r/RunningShoeGeeks
Full reviewAmazon · $259.95
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