Puma / Velocity NITRO

Velocity NITRO

Daily Trainer2021-03-04 · Global · Release dateChecked 2026-11-08

Velocity NITRO is an early NITRO-series road trainer for everyday runs across varied distances. NITRO FOAM cushioning pairs with breathable engineered mesh and a lace-secured fit. PUMAGRIP supplies multi-surface traction, with forefoot rubber shaped for bending and stiffness and heel rubber for durability. A TPU heel piece supports the rearfoot, while reflective details aid low-light visibility.

Key specifications

Weight
257 g
All models average 268.9 gDifference from average −11.9 g
Average of 973 models
Drop
8 mm
All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm
Average of 986 models
Stack (heel)
-
All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average -
Average of 810 models
MSRP
$120.00 USD · US · Tax excluded
All models average $165.57Difference from average −45.57 USD
Average of 680 models
This modelAll models average
Stack (forefoot)
-
Carbon plate
No
Midsole
NITROFOAM
Outsole
PUMAGRIP
Use cases
Daily

Weight notes Men’s weight; the sample size is unspecified.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

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Weight distribution973 models

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95 g385 g
This model 257 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average −11.9 g
Drop distribution986 models

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0 mm12 mm
This model 8 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm
Stack distribution810 models

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5 mm60 mm
This model -All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average -
MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

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$50.00$500.00
This model $120.00All models average $165.57Difference from average −$45.57

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

BY REGION

Release dates & MSRP

Regional releases

Global
2021-03-04Release dateChecked 2026-05-29
JP
2021-02-18Release dateChecked 2026-11-08

Regional MSRP

JP
¥16,500 JPYTax included · 2026-05-21
US
$120.00 USDTax excluded · 2026-05-20
SERIES HISTORY

Velocity NITRO series

2026-07-09
Velocity NITRO 5
240 g · 35 mm · 8 mm drop
2025-07-17
Velocity NITRO 4
268 g · 36 mm · 10 mm drop
2024-02-01
Velocity NITRO 3
264 g · 36 mm · 10 mm drop
2022-07-04
Velocity NITRO 2
257 g · 34 mm · 10 mm drop
Successor
2021-03-04
Velocity NITRO
257 g · - · 8 mm drop
This model
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Sources & notes

Our data policy
Feature sourceshttps://us.puma.com/us/en/pd/velocity-nitro-mens-running-shoes/194596https://www.runnersplus.com/products/mens-puma-velocity-nitrohttps://about.puma.com/de/newsroom/news/puma-running-returns-2021

2026-10-14