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 once I got used to it, 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 extremely pleased with the performance and comfort and feel it's a good 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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