One of the biggest brands in sport – and the creators of Usain Bolt’s record-breaking spikes – PUMA have entered the road running market with the Nitro range.
Produced by injecting super-critical nitrogen into the raw material used to make their midsoles, PUMA use Nitro and Nitro Elite to give you the edge whichever shoe you pick.

Race Day Pace
Introducing the PUMA Fast-FWD NITRO Elite - the next generation of innovation, built for the fastest times over a short distance. It puts ground-breaking engineering at the forefront, with a cut-away NITRO Elite midsole and a responsive PWRPLATE combining to get you running a PB every single time.

NITRO Elite Foam
Premium performance foam technology that provides pinnacle responsiveness in an extremely lightweight package.

PWRPLATE
Carbon fibre plate engineered to stabilise the midsole while maximising energy transfer.

PUMAGRIP-LT
Lightweight, high traction rubber compound designed for the ultimate race-day performance.

Puma Womens Fast-FWD Nitro Elite - Elektro Purple/Puma Black/Fizzy Lime
Featuring ground breaking engineering and pinnacle technology, the PUMA Women's Fast-FWD Nitro Elite in Royal Sapphire/Puma Black/Puma Silver is tuned for shorter, 5k – 10k races and might just unlock you fastest times ever.
The PUMA Women's Fast-FWD Nitro Elite uses the top-of-the-line Nitro Elite cushioning, giving you the very best in responsiveness, in a crazy light package.
A PWRPLATE carbon fibre plate offers a stabilising platform through the shoe, giving you a more efficient stride, and a pop of energy at toe off.
The undercut shaping at heel and forefoot lets the foam and plate flex, maximising their effectiveness, while simultaneously reducing weight.
PMAGRIP-LT provides traction that is incredibly lightweight, and the breathable mono mesh upper similarly keeps weight to a minimum. PWRTAPE is added for targeted support and durability.
The PUMA Women's Fast-FWD Nitro Elite uses the top-of-the-line Nitro Elite cushioning, giving you the very best in responsiveness, in a crazy light package.
A PWRPLATE carbon fibre plate offers a stabilising platform through the shoe, giving you a more efficient stride, and a pop of energy at toe off.
The undercut shaping at heel and forefoot lets the foam and plate flex, maximising their effectiveness, while simultaneously reducing weight.
PMAGRIP-LT provides traction that is incredibly lightweight, and the breathable mono mesh upper similarly keeps weight to a minimum. PWRTAPE is added for targeted support and durability.
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Carbon Plate
Carbon plates have well-researched benefits and a seemingly endless list of race wins and world records.
They create the firmer feel that fast racers are looking for and help to guide the foot through your stride, providing a touch of extra support. They can also help create a rocker feel, with the stiffness allowing the shoe to pivot – as the toe goes down, the heel must come up, easing you into your next stride.
Although stiff, they do flex, providing an energised pop of forward momentum as the plate fights to retain its shape.
Each brand, and almost every shoe, uses a plate differently. Different shapes, thicknesses, and designs are used to prioritise a different aspect of performance. Some aim exclusively to guide the stride, while others focus solely on propulsion.
They create the firmer feel that fast racers are looking for and help to guide the foot through your stride, providing a touch of extra support. They can also help create a rocker feel, with the stiffness allowing the shoe to pivot – as the toe goes down, the heel must come up, easing you into your next stride.
Although stiff, they do flex, providing an energised pop of forward momentum as the plate fights to retain its shape.
Each brand, and almost every shoe, uses a plate differently. Different shapes, thicknesses, and designs are used to prioritise a different aspect of performance. Some aim exclusively to guide the stride, while others focus solely on propulsion.
Features
• Weight: 157g
• Stack height: 36 – 27mm
• Heel drop: 9mm
• NITRO Elite: Premium performance foam technology that provides pinnacle responsiveness in an extremely lightweight package
• PWRPLATE: Carbon fibre plate engineered to stabilise the midsole while maximising energy transfer
• PWRTAPE: Targeted upper reinforcement for support and durability
• PUMAGRIP-LT: Lightweight, high traction rubber compound designed for the ultimate race-day performance
• Sock-like fit
• Breathable mono-mesh upper with 3D printed support
• Undercut heel and forefoot
• Heel fin
• Cushioning level: Low
• Best for: Neutral pronators
• Runner type: Competitive
• Stack height: 36 – 27mm
• Heel drop: 9mm
• NITRO Elite: Premium performance foam technology that provides pinnacle responsiveness in an extremely lightweight package
• PWRPLATE: Carbon fibre plate engineered to stabilise the midsole while maximising energy transfer
• PWRTAPE: Targeted upper reinforcement for support and durability
• PUMAGRIP-LT: Lightweight, high traction rubber compound designed for the ultimate race-day performance
• Sock-like fit
• Breathable mono-mesh upper with 3D printed support
• Undercut heel and forefoot
• Heel fin
• Cushioning level: Low
• Best for: Neutral pronators
• Runner type: Competitive
Additional Information
- Quick Ref: 276135
- Man. Ref: 376592-03