Puma

Velocity NITRO™ 3

Puma Velocity NITRO™ 3

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Last updated: Apr 12, 2026

Reddit Reviews

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r/AskRunningShoeGeeksNarrow/Slim Foot Shoe-Shopping Trouble
9 months ago

I'll 2nd Puma The Velocity Nitro 3 is the narrowest shoe I've come across. Also try the Adidas Adizero SL2

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r/AskRunningShoeGeeksWhat’s your favourite running shoe? (Non-race)
11 months ago

Novablast 5 are great easy run shoes. They just start to feel less good after 200km. Puma Velocity Nitro 3 is also great for daily runs and is very cheap usually. Great protection and comfortable fit.

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r/UKRunnersBudget-friendly running shoes that actually last?
7 months ago

The Velocity nitro 3's punch well above their price point. They do have a narrow tow box which isn't for everyone though. If they fit, they're a bargain.

r/UKRunnersAffordable Running shoe reccomendations
8 months ago

I picked up a pair. Lovely shoes, feel above their price point but have a narrow toe box. If you don't need wide shoes they're a bargain.

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r/AskRunningShoeGeeksIf you could only use one running shoe brand, which would it be?
7 months ago

Based on my budget, Puma. I'm a below average runner and can live with a 2-shoe rotation, both velocity nitro 3. 😂

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r/AskRunningShoeGeeksNarrow/Slim Foot Shoe-Shopping Trouble
9 months ago

I have super narrow feet too. I like the puma velocity 3 and the new fast-r 3. From Nike, Pegasus esp the premium version and the Vaporfly. I can’t really do hoka much because of the lack of a pointy toe box, but their lasts tend to run narrow through the midfoot. The adidas sl2, Takumi sen, and adios 9 are good too. A lot of high stack shoes are also made really wide so that they are more stable, so you have to be really careful with those.

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r/AskRunningShoeGeeksWhat is everyone’s favourite long run shoes?
3 months ago

I bought 3 pairs of the Puma Velocity Nitro 3 because it is the best shoe I’ve ever run in. YMMV, but once you find a shoe you love, buy several pairs and enjoy them while they last!

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r/HardlopenJouw favoriete hardloopschoen van 2025 tot dus ver?
9 months ago

Velocity 3 is al echt top. Hoor ook alleen maar goede verhalen over de 4. sowieso fitting van puma is echt bizar goed, zeker voor de prijzen

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r/RunningShoeGeeksPuma MagMax - ideal for heavy guy (Vomero Plus returned)
7 months ago

24 are very comfortable, maybe the most comfortable shoe I have ever had. However, they do feel a little big and plodding for me. They feel smooth, soft, even have a little bounce, just slow. Which is fine for a max cush trainer, that is their intended purpose, I just wish they felt a little more nimble. The thick spongy insole is probably the issue for me, I would prefer a thinner and lighter insole to allow the PB foam to shine. Or, put the PWRN+ insole in it. I will continue to enjoy them, since the 25 is a little lighter, I think I will give them a try as well. Additionally, I typically like 6mm drop, but since these are pretty soft in the heel, I wouldn't mind if they were an 8mm drop, I think it would help move the runner fwd a little better. They feel more like a 4mm or lower drop while running (for me).

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r/AskRunningShoeGeeksOne shoe for everything
3 months ago

Search for the previous gen shoes and you’ll find some absolute bargains. Just because a newer version is out doesn’t immediately render the previous version a bad shoe. I recently picked up 2 pairs of the puma velocity 3s for £45 each. The Velocity 4 is probably a better shoe but the 3s are still fantastic.

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r/UKRunnersBudget-friendly running shoes that actually last?
7 months ago

My current dailys are Adidas Adizero SL2 \~£80 & the Puma Velocity Nitro 3s \~£70. Have done 700km and 350km respectively so far and they're still good.

r/UKRunnersNeed Budget Suggestions for Marathon shoes - Ideally around £80
2 months ago

I have both Velocity Nitro 4s and the Evo SLs, the VN4s are ok but a bit too low to the ground for me, personally prefer the VN3s to the 4s.

r/AskRunningShoeGeeksBest shoes for daily medium/long runs/easy doubles?
8 months ago

Been putting my daily/medium/long runs into a pair of Puma Velocity Nitro 3s for £70 (4th iteration just got released). Toe boxs are wide enough for my big toes and have been doing runs up to 25km and I recently did a 10km runthrough event in them. Also agree with the other poster about the Adidas SL2 as a cheap and decent daily.