PUMA Men Voyage Nitro Gore-Tex Running Shoes

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Jacob : The Voyage GTX replaced the Cascadia as a daily wear (dog walk/adventure, hiking) shoe for me this fall. I like it more than the Cascadia in almost every way. Though they are very similar in weight, the Cascadia feels more like a tank and is much stiffer, both above and below the foot. The Cascadia is roomier and boxier in the toebox which is a major difference and for some foot shapes would be critical to comfort. For my medium width foot it leads to the Cascadia being not as secure. The Cascadia is also not as warm as the Voyage which is overall a negative for me as I use GTX shoes for winter and don’t find the Voyage to be too warm. Traction of the Voyage is better in all conditions and the ride is more fluid and usable on pavement where the Cascadia feels far too robust.

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Puma isn’t a stranger to trail running, but with the launch of the new Nitro cushioning tech, the company has taken a renewed interest in all things running. This means the trail shoes also get a makeover, with the Puma Voyage Nitro their first big trail release in a while, also the first to feature Nitro in the midsole. status. UK residents only. W&M Wholesale Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from a restricted range One shoe that’s easily comparable to these are the Nike Wildhorse 8. Both are considered max cushion shoes and are built for covering miles. Puma could make a major improvement in the future if they widened the toebox to allow for adequate toe splay. Still, it’s a decent achievement to keep the weight below 350 g, and for those coming from the road, it won’t take you long to get used to the Voyage. That said, there are lighter trail shoes available.

Behind the rich technological content hides another feature: weight. It's 254 grams for the women's 4.5UK and 304 grams for the men's 8UK. These are great results for trail running shoes in principle, especially considering the presence of the GORE-TEX membrane, which structurally adds weight. In this class, better results can only be achieved with more expensive materials and design constraints, which in turn will affect the final price and comfort level. As Jacob states, I find the wet traction of the Endorphin Trail suffers a lot from the comparison with the Voyage. The Saucony would get the edge with light mud thanks to the more prominent lugs but that’s all - and I clearly lean more towards the Puma for its more versatile and efficient grip. Being an outdoor trail shoe, you shouldn’t expect lesser quality when it comes to materials or builds. PUMA has not taken any shortcuts in this regard, with a solid, rugged shoe.

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Just like Jacob, I’ve also used it for lots of walking (dog walks for that matter) and they’re also very comfortable for that use, which is not always the case with trail running shoes (Endorphin Trail for instance is much less comfortable in that use). All in all, considering the now comfy fit, very effective traction, smooth ride, I can clearly see myself logging a bunch of my easy miles in them this winter. I usually suffer from very cold feet and the Voyage GTX will be quite a relief in that respect. Generally, the Voyage NITRO 3s fit very comfortably, with one exception. The toebox narrows down quite a bit from the forefoot and is rather shallow. Delivery timescales are esimates in working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days.I don’t see this shoe as a racing shoe so many of my runs were steady endurance workouts where 80% of the run was a jog and the other 20% was hiking up steep terrain. I’d definitely feel comfortable wearing this shoe for marathon distance races or longer if the elevation change is minimal. Being a trail shoe, I’ve already covered most of the important aspects of what would make it good. The cushioning, the padding, the premium materials and the durable build are all key aspects of designing an outdoor-compatible shoe. However, there is one small aspect that would take it from an average trail shoe to a good one, perhaps even great – its performance.

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Puma has made a resurgence in the last few years and offers shoes for every type of runner. The Voyage NITRO 3 is one of several trail shoes and as the name indicates, is in its third generation. Some trail shoes have a tendency to run quite flat, offering protection against the elements but not really much in terms of energy return. In the case of the Voyage, you do have the large thread of outsole that tempers what the Nitro/ProFoam Lite combo does. Another important stabilizing element is the lacing. Not only is it based on anatomic OPTIFIT technology, but also has the advantage of flat laces which will not come undone at the most inopportune moment and over tighten the foot. Challenging ultra-marathon distances are even more challenging on loose terrain or - even more challenging - sand. Firstly, a high toe prevents sand from penetrating the shoe, thereby causing discomfort and weighing the shoe down. Secondly, the light weight coupled with the wide tread allows for better traction on sandy terrain.Understanding this, I wanted to focus on the ride. I was intrigued by the use of Puma’s Nitro foam, a supercritical nitrogen processed foam which is in a number of Puma outstanding new road shoes including the Deviate Elite worn to great success by Molly Seidel. Sam: A really sharp colorway that is bright but just muted enough not to shout. I have gotten many compliments about the color on the trails and around town. With just a touch of engagement speed, I feel that the combination of the Nitro foam and the EVA carrier works much better and the midsole becomes smoother than at slower paces. And just like in the Puma Velocity Nitro which shares a similar construction, I appreciate that it is not mushy at all. This bit of very discrete firmness helps with stability and gives some energy to the ride.

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Clearly not a speed freak, I find that the sweet spot with the Voyage is around easy-pace and a touch faster. For really easy recovery runs, I find that the midsole does not behave very well with my stride and feels much too firm and rigid for my tastes. It does not roll easily and as you’re running at a very easy pace, you don’t put enough energy in the shoe to make it flex and, I think, stimulate the Nitro core enough for it to provide rebound. Jeremy: As I stated before, the first run in the shoes was really not enjoyable: I felt lots of pressure around both pinky toes, and, being my first GTX shoe, my feet were overheating, despite the ~6-7°C (42-45F) temperatures.Mike P: Similar to Jacob - I also like Gore-Tex trail running shoes for casual use in rainy as well as cold weather. I haven’t had much success in using them for running though - I find them too heavy as compared to normal trail shoes, and while the warmth is good for casual use, I find my feet get too warm when actually running. My current casual GTX shoe is a Salomon XA Elevate GTX. I’ve actually been looking to replace them, as I find the toe box too narrow at the front, making them uncomfortable for anything more than a short trip. I’ve also never run in any Puma shoe, so it will be good to see what they’ve been up to. The most important factor of its comfort lies in the Nitro foam. This is PUMA’s proprietary foam technology. It is infused with nitrogen to provide both cushioning and responsiveness when moving. In addition to this, it also reduces the overall weight of the shoe.