PUMA Fast-RB Nitro Elite 2
PUMA's elite marathon racer, with a softer-core NITROFOAM Elite midsole and two fused carbon-fibre plates.
Specs
- Weight (g)
- 250
- Drop (mm)
- 8
- Cushioning
- Max
- Stability
- Neutral
- Plate
- Carbon
- Surface
- Road
- Price
- Premium
- Lifespan (km)
- 300
- Released
- 2026
Lifespan is our editorial estimate — no manufacturer publishes one — as is any figure the linked source does not state.
Best for
The Fast-RB Nitro Elite 2 is PUMA's elite racer for the marathon and the half, and its $350 price matches the ambition. NITROFOAM Elite pairs a softer core with a firmer surrounding layer, and the PWRPLATE uses two fused carbon-fibre plates in a visible springboard design. An ULTRAWEAVE upper and PUMAGRIP outsole finish it at about 250 g and an 8 mm drop.
It suits you for the marathon and the half marathon on race day, when you want maximum cushioning and a plated, propulsive ride.
It is not a shoe for training miles or easy days, and wearing it out on them is an expensive habit. Save it for the races that matter and use a cheaper trainer for everything else.