Puma Mobium Elite Speed

Highly expansive in terms of performance, the new Mobium Elite Speed from PUMA is a performance trainer that has successfully infused smart, innovative design, style and quality all in one package. It is the third series of the Mobium elite series, and like the other shoes it belongs with, the Elite Speed has an adaptive fit technology. This means the fitting is flexible and can cater to a wide range of foot types. This shoe initially looks fast and is indeed fast according to its satisfied testers. It is an award-winning shoe that features a very useful reflective print. It is widely available in a range of color palettes which prove its stylishness. It also has been infused with a heavy combination of PUMA’s new technologies.

Arch support and pronation control

Being a neutral running and performance shoe, the arch structure and support of the Elite Speed is fairly sufficient, which mainly supports neutral pronators or supinators.

Terrain                                        

The Elite Speed can be used for a long range of surfaces or terrains. It can be used on urban city roads, dry dirt-packed trails, and even on the treadmill at home. What is really good about the Elite Speed is that it is not restricted in terms of terrain.

Use

As much as it is versatile on any kind of terrain, the Elite Speed can also be used for a wide range and assortment of activities too. Runners will like the fact that it can even be used as casual wear because of its modern design on the upper.

Durability

In terms of resilience and durability, the Elite Speed is considered a winner. An award-winning shoe like this has been proven to be very tough against a lot of naturally caused wear. Its defining feature, the Mobium technology, extends the life of the shoe much more aesthetically. It also does not overlap against the other technologies, which is very essential in a shoe. The “revolutionary” design of this shoe has been indicated as carefully processed and designed. The encouraged natural foot movement/motion also contributes to the overall durability of the shoe. Anything that lessens excessive wear is considered highly helpful to the resilience of the shoe’s different aspects.

Fit and sizing

Wide-footed runners may actually be turned off with the narrow design of the Elite Speed’s fit. These wide-footed runners though, are runners who have bigger foot types than the usual. On the upside, the adaptive fit technology of the Elite Speed makes it an able shoe that can easily adapt to a range of foot types; so if these wide-footed runners will choose to risk buying it, they will still benefit from the shoe. The sizing is also normal, meaning it comes in sizes available in width D.

Outsole

There are very noticeable expansion pods on the outsole of the Elite Speed, which provides all of the cushioning, durability and flexibility needed by the runner. The outsole is also where the Mobium band is highly utilized, running through the entirety in an 8 pattern, and works dynamically well with the tendons of the runner’s foot. What makes the Elite Speed very unique is that the more impact the runner puts on the landing, the more spring or bounce it returns. Another technology that completes the outsole of the Elite Speed is the Evertrack technology, the abrasion-resistant rubber compound found at the high-wear areas of the outsole. This is then complemented by the Everride Technology, the maximum cushioning needed for easier toe-off.

Midsole

The Molded PUMA Supreme Ride EVA sock-liner is found in the midsole of this shoe, completed and enhanced with flex grooves and a simple arch support. This allows the runner to go on very smooth, transitional and gradual rides. The underfoot is also sufficiently protected by the midsole cushioning, where the Mobium technology is highly utilized.

Upper

The upper of the Elite Speed is a new design that stretches four-way, which contracts and expands with the runner’s foot during running. A reflective design technology called the NightCat has also been used on the upper, so as to aid the runner during low-light conditions. All in all, the air mesh provides a very breathable coverage.

Summary

To runners looking for a very excellent combination of quality and design, the Elite Speed could very well be their ideal choice. The shoe lives up to its promises, and is truly reliable and trustworthy in a lot of aspects. So far, there are only slight concerns that are associated with the shoe, ones that do not usually grow into bigger problems. The Elite Speed may also still be regarded as a minimal shoe, but it provides so much more than just minimal feel. Look up retail stores to get your pair now!

Price

With the kind of technology the Elite Speed has, the price range does not initially come in an affordable price. The Elite Speed has primarily been endorsed as a neutral performance running shoe that has the reasonable price of $130. On the upside, there are retail stores you can look up online which may sell stocks of the shoe at a very affordable shoe.

Puma Faas 300 S

The PUMA Faas 300 S  is an award-winning training/neutral running shoe that is considered as a more reinforced and strengthened version of the PUMA Faas 350. Although not to be confused with the Faas 300, the 300 S still shares a few similarities with it. The 300 S displays a more toughened entirety that allows faster, gradual transitions. The 300 S endorses itself as “everything a runner needs and wants, now in a running shoe form.”

Arch support and pronation control

With the 4mm heel drop, the arch structure is not that noticeable, and for others may not be that supportive to the heel. This gives the shoe its low to medium arch value. This also shows the type of pronation control it offers. The 300 S is best suited for the underpronator or supinator, since it only has enough cushioning that offers the runner’s feet the necessary protection but not the support.

Terrain

The 300 S has been marketed as neutral running shoe that is best suited for road races, fast workouts and trainings, and recreational usage. Runners have the freedom to utilize the 300 S for off-road or trail running, but that may be subject to much faster diminishing and traction problems that are dependent on the foot type of the runner/user.

Use

As previously mentioned, the 300 S is best suited for road running or racing, and is an efficient training buddy since its cushioning system provides enough support for workouts. For runners who wish to take the 300 S on more recreational activities, the 300 S will prove itself to be a satisfactory and adequate running shoe.

Durability

Neutral running shoes, whether designed for tough trail or off-road running or road racing, are commonly designed to be resilient against naturally caused wears on the entirety of the shoe. PUMA has professionally seen to it that the durability is a hundred percent reliable, harness and exhausting their state-of-the-art and classic technologies so as to incorporate a tough and comfortable feel of the shoe. In terms of outsole resilience, the presence of a high anti-abrasion material has been strategically placed in key areas to lessen the chances of fast and rapid diminishing. The life of the shoe is further extended through the material of its upper, which has been crafted out of a breathable mesh that properly regulates heat ventilation to keep the runner’s foot very comfortable. The cushioning found in the insole and midsole also contribute to the toughness of the shoe through being able to absorb impact and being able to distribute it evenly throughout the shoe, starting from the heel all the way to the toe box area. Another characteristic/feature that adds to the durability of the shoe is its flexibility. Flexible shoes are often found to be tougher since they prevent more chances of unwanted creasing that gradually leads to wearing.

Outsole

The bulk of the outsole material is called the Evertrack, a high anti-abrasion rubber compound that is placed in high wear areas, adding a substantial amount of durability. A “Die-cut Blown Rubber” material specifically found only at the outsole adds more cushioning that is already provided by the midsole. The more natural ride provided by the 300 S is also made possible by the flex grooves found in its outsole, which ultimately adds maximum bendability that in turn, allows faster transitions while running or training.

Midsole

The midsole of the 300 S boasts the bulk of the more reinforced technologies harnessed by the brand. PUMA has made added cushioning more reliable and prominent through the use of the FAAS Foam incorporated in the midsole. This was engineered in the midsole to ensure a properly aided running gait. Considered as a low-stability performance shoe, the 300 S midsole has the FAAS Stability Zone technology, a system that provides doubled stability without the usual TPU lacing system. These technologies prop up the midsole height much more noticeably, increasing its medial flare. In addition to these, the 300 S features forefoot flex grooves and lateral flex grooves that slows down pronation rate and enables an easier, gradual foot transition.

Upper

A mono mesh has strategically been placed on the upper of the 300 S to provide the shoe optimal breathability and comfort. The whole mesh that covers the upper on the other hand is purely made out of air mesh that is responsible for heat ventilation, keeping the runner’s foot cool and dry. The snug feel of the insole is enabled by the Forefoot Lockdown technology, which locks and anchors the foot down to the midsole to provide more security. Lastly, the sock-liner technology of the shoe is called the Molded Eco Ortholite Sock-liner, which regulates foot hygiene by being anti-microbial, all the while providing maximum step-in comfort.

For faster workouts, training, performances and minimal running, the Faas 300 S is a wise and agile option. It does not forego its other features through its large aspect of being flexible. Its other features are totally not restrictive. In summation, all of its technologies make it a very appealing option for any active runner. Should you wish to get your own pair of 300 S, look up online retail stores now!

Price

The 300 S displays a higher number of advantages than disadvantages, which is good. With all of the reinforced technology it comes with, it usually comes with the $119 price. A number of online retail stores may offer stocks that are discounted though.

Puma Mobium Ride

This PUMA model has been produced in a more traditional sense, customarily catering to the traditional heel strikers. Featuring more visibility in its entirety, the Mobium Ride is sure to put up its riders to newer and harder challenges. The Mobium Ride has also been processed and produced to cater more to flat-footed runners. It also has three defining features, all of which make up the sole purpose of the Mobium Ride – to help struggling runners to pick up their pace.

Arch support and pronation control

The arch structure of the Mobium Ride is considered of normal value, which may mean it is meant for runners/people who have medium/neutral to high arches. This, in turn, promotes neutral pronation or supination, which further means it may not be that ideal for people dealing with overpronation, whether this is mild or severe.

Terrain

The Mobium Ride’s terrain usage is of a wide assortment. These types of terrains may start first with gravel roads and then to off-road surfaces.

Use

Runners who choose the Mobium Ride will like the fact that this shoe can be used for almost anything, from casual training to performance activities.

Durability

The Mobium Ride is a tough shoe to beat in terms of durability. Its terrain versatility needs the utmost toughening and strengthening of its features, so naturally PUMA would integrate more long-lasting technologies that will help fight excessive wear in areas prone to rapid diminishing. Some of its features may even not have been designed primarily for durability, but the benefits they produce contribute to the overall resilience of the shoe. An adaptive shoe like the Mobium Ride means it can attend to a lot of different strides, which further necessitates a very strong force of durability.

Outsole

The Mobium Ride falls under the Adaptive Running Category of PUMA. This means not only the insole is flexible in terms of adapting to the foot type, but the entire aspect of the shoe needs to be excellently adaptive. The Mobium Ride features the Mobium Band technology, found on the outsole, which is described as “finely tuned and elasticized,” going through the outsole entirety in an 8 figure pattern. This technology is responsible for allowing the foot of the runner to work and perform more dynamically. What complements this feature is the presence of the expansion pods found at the forefoot of the outsole, which enables flexibility, durability and cushioning altogether. This is then more enhanced by the Windlass Chassis technology, which adapts to the natural foot motion of the runner.

Midsole

The Mobium Ride utilizes the Lightweight FaasFoam+ to enable maximum step-in comfort in the midsole. This is a blend of rubber and foam which further adds the needed cushioning relied on by so many runners, especially ones who constantly deal with the lack of stable pronation.

Upper

The upper material of the Mobium Ride has a breathable mesh coverage and a stretch fit so the shoe can be bent to any direction. Cradling the midfoot is the Asymmetrical Eyestay & EverFit technology, a lacing system which enhances the fit of the shoe to the foot of the runner by fusing with the EverFit system.

Stability

Even though the stiffness value only measures lower than average, the stability of the Mobium Ride is still provided through the fusion of all the technologies, which do not only facilitate stabilized runs, but also extends the durability of the shoe as a whole.

In summation, the Mobium Ride is a neutral running shoe with luxury cushioning that is perfectly attentive to people with normal to high arches, who are dealing with serious problems brought by their natural gait and foot motion. It is a professionally reinforced shoe that is capable of support and encouragement; supporting runners in their daily running course, and encouraging them to go further. If you wish to get your very own pair of Mobium Ride shoes, you can start by looking up some online retail stores now!

Price

With the kind of overall technology the Mobium Ride has, it may not be surprising to know that this shoe has been originally marketed at the cost of $110 or more. There are lower prices of the shoe, but these are offered only by online/non-online retail stores through discounts.

Puma Haraka XCS

An XC racer that has been indicated as a shoe that grazes over competition, the PUMA Haraka XCS features a highly responsive midsole, complemented with so many strengths infused in its overall technology as a competitive shoe. The Haraka gets its name from the Swahili word which means “hurry” and this already implies so much about the shoe. It is a very nimble and agile option for cross country running. 

It has also been considered as one of the best spiked running shoes in 2014. PUMA has remarkably exhausted very carefully thought efforts into the construction of the Haraka XCS. It is no exception to the narrowed quality shoes of the PUMA, and is undoubtedly a sufficient and efficient shoe in various aspects. It now features a six spike plate which enables its good traction or good grip on varied terrains. Superior are its aspects of comfort, durability and performance. What is considered as its very attractive feature is the sock-liner and insole material, which allows a sockless but highly comfortable wear. The Haraka XCS, despite having an aggressive outsole, retains its optimal cushioning so the runner never feels uncomfortable while running or walking or training. 

Arch Support and Pronation Control

The arch structure of the Haraka XCS is fairly minimal but sufficient enough to provide stability in the necessary areas of the foot. Cross country runners who deal with mild overpronation may feel a lot more challenged than underpronators and supinators when running in this shoe. The presence of the spiked lugs, however, offer enough stability and grip on the ground to aid overpronators should they wish to prove themselves much more than they have before.

Terrain

Cross country running mainly involves running through open-air courses on natural terrains or surfaces. The longest cross country running would cover almost 10k distances, something which the Haraka XCS is absolutely capable of beating. The terrains covered by this sport usually involves grassy, earthy surfaces, passing mostly through woodlands which would then lead to gravel roads.

Use

As previously stated and implied by the name, this shoe has been made specifically for cross country running or training. This sport is regarded as an intense workout, so runners will heavily rely on the Haraka XCS to provide them the best cushioning and comfort.

Durability

If judged through the type of durability, previous testers would say that this shoe is a power running shoe as it is able to cover so many miles in one run. The durability depends on the foot type of the runner though, and how frequently the shoe is used. PUMA though, has seen to it that the simple yet effective technologies fused into the whole shoe are long-lasting and resilient.

Outsole

The Haraka XCS specifically contains spiked receptacles at the outsole which fully enables it to attach to the ground firmly when needed. The excellent traction has been regarded by the testers as outstanding and they highly recommend to it anyone who is interested or is eyeing the Haraka XCS. The only main compound found on the outsole is called the Evertrack Technology, which are all intentionally placed at the heel and the forefoot to resist excessive wear and to extend its lifespan. The aggressive outsole may be something a lot of runners will like and find very appealing for cross country running or anything otherwise.

Midsole

Only minimal and super lightweight cushioning has been incorporated in the midsole for the sole reason of not adding unnecessary weight to the shoe. For cross country running, it is best for runners to only have minimum weight so they can go for faster and smoother rides. This type of lightweight cushioning is referred to as the KMS-LITE technology, which is regarded as PUMA’s premium lightweight midsole that is significantly lighter than the PUMA-EVA by 30%.

Upper

The upper of the Haraka XCS features a sandwich mesh that is also regarded as very lightweight and is highly utilized throughout the whole upper of the shoe. The lacing system also helps acquire very snug and comfortable fits. The Slip Lasting technology has also been engineered in the shoe, which encloses and stitches the upper in a regular shape before it gets attached to the midsole. This technology substantially reduces weight and increases necessary bendability.

The Haraka XCS is an ideal combination of design and stability in one sport shoe. In summary, the Haraka XCS is the best companion for long distance running. What gives this shoe its best appeal would be the fact that it comes in a really affordable price. It is a stable shoe and its quality is wide-ranging, starting from its tiniest mesh detail down to its aggressive outsole. The no added extra weight means no added hassle during running. If you are very interested with the Haraka XCS, get your very own pair right now!

Price Range

This cross country running shoe is exceptionally cheaper than most running shoes found and offered in the market today. Runners may treat this as a lucky jackpot, since the highest price the Haraka XCS could get is around $70.