PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3
Road Daily Trainer

PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3

A solid mild-stability daily trainer, but with too little change from version 2 to justify buying it new when the older version is available heavily discounted; the reviewer now prefers the lighter, more responsive ASICS GT-2000 15. — FORDY RUNS

Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 281 g
Heel stack 40.0 mm
Drop 8.0 mm

Specifications

Weight (M9)
281g (9.9 oz)
Stack (Heel)
40.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
32.0 mm
Drop
8.0 mm
Midsole
Dual-density NITROFOAM (nitrogen-infused supercritical EVA)
Outsole
PUMAGRIP rubber
Upper
Engineered knit with PWRTAPE overlays
Lacing
Traditional

Fit Profile

Lockdown
Good
Sizing
True To Size

Ride Characteristics

Stability
Mild Stability

Expert reviews · 1 reviewer · grouped per channel

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FORDY RUNS Youtube ↗

A solid mild-stability daily trainer, but with too little change from version 2 to justify buying it new when the older version is available heavily discounted; the reviewer now prefers the lighter, more responsive ASICS GT-2000 15.

Best for: Runners who want a mild-stability daily trainer to rotate in on tired-legs or double-run days.

Frequently asked questions

How does the PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3 fit?

FORDY RUNS notes: True to size (tested in UK 9.5). Gusseted tongue, fine lacing lockdown, and a wide, supportive heel that aids stability.

Per FORDY RUNS.

How much does the PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3 weigh and what is its drop?

The PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3 weighs about 281g (men's 9), has a 40.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.

What shoes is the PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3 compared to?

Reviewers compare the PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3 to ASICS GT-2000 15, PUMA ForeverRun Nitro v2, Saucony Omni 23 ST.

Per FORDY RUNS.

How many experts have reviewed the PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3?

Next Pair aggregates 1 expert review of the PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3, including FORDY RUNS.

Per FORDY RUNS.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9
PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3
281g
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
266g
Kiprun Kipride Max
278g
Saucony Omni 23 ST 23
286g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm
PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3
40.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
36.0mm
Kiprun Kipride Max
44.0mm
Saucony Omni 23 ST 23
40.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm
PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3
8.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
10.0mm
Kiprun Kipride Max
6.0mm
Saucony Omni 23 ST 23
8.0mm

PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 3

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Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.
Last updated 2026-09-29