With marathon season here it’s a time of higher mileage and with lots of great new training shoes and equipment around we take a look at some of the latest gear
Puma – ForeverRun Nitro – £140.00
This new model from Puma really could be a game changer for the brand. Incorporating several new design features to stabilise the foot and control pronation, it also provides excellent cushioning thanks to an ultra-smooth riding dual-density Nitro foam midsole.
The midsole is made up of two densities of the brand’s nitrogen-injected foam; a softer core sits with a slightly firmer and more supportive outer rim. This allows the foot to sink into the core and help keep it stable.
Puma ForeverRUN Nitro
A combination of features then makes up the new run guide system. A bevelled heel, segmented crash pad and external heel clip all combine to add stability to the foot. But it doesn’t stop there, a broader footprint in the heel and forefoot along with an outsole that wraps around the lateral side of the shoe adds an extra sprinkle of control.
The beauty of all these features though is the fact that the shoe feels very natural to run in, soft and welcoming and has a smooth ride. You really wouldn’t suspect it to be a control shoe at all, which is great as it leaves you to simply enjoy the run.
Another small attention to detail is a gentle forefoot metatarsal dome in the insole of the shoe. This helps spread the forefoot a little and creates natural stability.
It’s a great new shoe from the brand, feature-packed and performs very well.
Nike – Invincible 3 – £169.95
Nike’s super-soft ZoomX cushioned daily training shoe returns here with even more of that highly responsive midsole to create the brand’s most cushioned shoe to date.
ZoomX is the same material that’s used in racing shoes, the Alphafly and Vaporfly. Of course in those models the carbon fibre plates help create that racer feel, but it’s the ZoomX foam that contributes a great deal to the highly responsive performance.
Nike Invincible 3
In this updated version we see even more of the super-foam (now 40mm stack) for an ultra-cushioned ride. The midsole has also changed shape a little to give the large volume of cushioning a little more stability. It’s wider in the heel, midfoot and under the metatarsal heads (just behind the toes) to create a stable platform to push off from. An external heel clip also provides control but, strictly speaking, we’d still consider…
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