German working powerhouse Puma has introduced the discharge of its quickest carbon-plated efficiency shoe up to now–the Quick-R 2 Nitro Elite. Hearsay has it that this shoe can shave “minutes” off your marathon time.

The model says its new race shoe presents a outstanding 22 per cent improve in vitality return in comparison with the unique Quick-R Nitro Elite. This interprets to a lighter and extra environment friendly journey, with calculated time financial savings of a minimum of 2 minutes 28 seconds for a 3:30 marathoner and a minute 23 seconds for a 2:30 marathoner.

Specs:

Weight: 240 g 
Stack top: 40 mm 
Drop: 8 mm 
Lifespan: 400 km 
Worth: CAD $350  

The race shoe builds on the success of its predecessor, the Quick-R, boasting the revolutionary Nitro Elite foam expertise and delivering the utmost allowable stack top of 40 mm, offering the athlete with pace and cushioning from the 5K to the marathon. The important thing options embody the two-part midsole and the uncovered signature PWRPLATE, a carbon plate that extends by the froth and past the toe, ensuring you’re getting the advantage of the plate, irrespective of the place your foot strikes.

One other main change to the shoe is the higher, which is 20 per cent lighter than the earlier model. The Quick-R 2 may have a psychedelic design complemented by the personalized PWRTAPE lining. The outsole ensures most multi-surface traction, instilling confidence for runners to beat pace on all race surfaces.

“That is essentially the most revolutionary and quickest race-day some Puma has ever made,” stated Romain Girard, head of innovation at Puma. “We’re already witnessing this shoe break data, with various our elite runners smashing their PRs, with extra to return!”

Scheduled for launch on Feb. 22, 2024, the Quick-R 2 Nitro Elite Psychedelic Rush will probably be obtainable on Puma.com, flagship shops and at choose retailers.