What better day to release my review of PUMAs top-of -the-line, neutral-cushioned running shoe than the 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon?I'm going to start by saying that I absolutely LOVE how this shoe looks. While this is certainly the least important consideration when choosing a running shoe, I cannot stop myself from thinking that this is one sweet looking sneaker (and yes, I have the yellow).
Ok, with that out of the way, now on to the important stuff.
My preference has always been a lighter-weight shoe with a lot of ventilation and a low profile so that it doesn't rub around my ankle.
The profile of the PUMA Velosis is spot on with my beloved (and hole-ridden) Mizuno Wave Rider and the shoe is very breathable. It weighs in at 10.2 oz (women), which is on the heftier side. However, there is a thick sock liner that delivers a very plush feel feel to the shoe, which I found extremely comfortable out of the box.
While I would like to see PUMA eventually shave an ounce off the shoe in future models, I don't consider this a deal breaker due to the other attributes of the shoe which includes an extremely generous toebox and a very plush midsole.
What took some time getting used to is the forefoot, which curves up and almost gives the impression of a forward-leaning gait. This is something that I have not experienced in other running shoes and it did take some getting used to. Once I did, it almost made me feel as if I am running faster. It's simply an extremely comfortable toe-off.
If you're a neutral runner, the PUMA Velosis is certainly worth a look. As always, I highly recommend that if you are looking to purchase running shoes you go to a local running store where they can correctly assess your arch, gait and make certain that you're fitted for the correct size.
The PUMA Velosis for instance seems to run about a half-size shorter than my Mizuno's.
If you have a pair of the PUMA Velosis, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this shoe. So far, I'm fairly pleased with the performance and comfort. There are some things that I'm still getting used to, so the jury is still out on overall value for the money ($125 US retail).
Train hard; stay strong.
Peace.
Susan
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4 Responses to "Gear Review - PUMA Velosis"Thanks for posting this review. I'm going to purchase my first pair of GOOD running shoes. I have to agree, these do look pretty cool! Bumblebee in a sneaker :-)
Definitely make sure to get fitted by an expert Susan! Let us know what you decide on.
Just checking in Susan, I went and got fitted and after several trial runs (the salesman sure did have patience) I settled on the Mizuno Wave Inspire 5...for flatter feet and overpronation...so far so good!
Nice choice Susan! I'm a big fan of Mizuno's which were my running shoe of choice before the PUMA Velosis!
Glad you were fitted properly!!
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