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FAST-FWD NITRO Elite

RacingReleased 2023-07-27JP

FAST-FWD NITRO Elite is a first-generation racer for road events such as 10K and uphill races. Its undercut heel and forefoot shape the NITROFOAM ELITE midsole to encourage a midfoot landing and concentrate rebound, while the carbon-fibre PWRPLATE stabilizes the platform for efficient energy transfer. A sock-like mono-mesh upper uses PWRTAPE reinforcement, and lightweight PUMAGRIP LT supplies race-day traction.

Intended uses:
Race
4 sources · checked 2026-08-15

Specs

Among 865 listed shoes, this is a lighter Racing

Weight
191g
Of 811 known values: 37 lower, 2 equal, 772 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lighterLower 4.8%, including ties / average -76g
Drop
9mm
Of 815 known values: 650 lower, 12 equal, 153 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
higherUpper 20.2%, including ties / average +2.2mm
Stack height (heel/forefoot)
36 / 27mm
Of 694 known values: 365 lower, 43 equal, 286 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard55.7th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +1.3mm
Carbon plate
Yes
17% of 786 known models have carbon plates
Midsole
NITROFOAM ELITE
Outsole
PUMAGRIP LT
Reference price
$220
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
Men's 191g from the exact FAST-FWD NITRO Elite section of SportsShoes' PUMA running-shoe guide.
Plate note
PUMA Japan official press release and specialist retailer pages describe PWRPLATE carbon plate with NITRO Elite foam.

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Weight x stack height

registered average: 265g / 34.7mm (686 shoes)

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Spec distributions

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Weight

This shoe 191g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)

97g375g

Drop

This shoe 9mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

Stack height

This shoe 36mm·registered average 34.7mm (694 shoes)

10.5mm58mm

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