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FAST-R NITRO Elite

RacingReleased 2022-03-01JP

FAST-R NITRO Elite is the first FAST-R, an elite thick-soled racer introduced in Japan in a 30-pair release. Its split midsole places light, responsive NITRO ELITE FOAM in the forefoot. An exposed carbon PWRPLATE sits close to the ground to support energy transfer and propulsion. A breathable mono-mesh upper aims for a sock-like fit, while thin, durable PUMAGRIP LT rubber supplies traction across varied surfaces.

Intended uses:
Race
2 sources · checked 2026-08-10

Specs

Among 865 listed shoes, this is a lighter / high-stack Racing

Weight
215g
Of 811 known values: 100 lower, 11 equal, 700 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lighterLower 13.7%, including ties / average -52g
Drop
8mm
Of 815 known values: 409 lower, 237 equal, 169 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard64.7th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +1.2mm
Stack height (heel/forefoot)
38 / 30mm
Of 694 known values: 460 lower, 39 equal, 195 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
higherUpper 33.7%, including ties / average +3.3mm
Carbon plate
Yes
17% of 786 known models have carbon plates
Midsole
NITROFOAM ELITE
Outsole
PUMAGRIP LT
Reference price
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Not registered
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
Pro:Direct Running authorized retailer product page for manufacturer reference 195336-08 lists weight as 215g.
Plate note
PUMA Japan official press release states exposed carbon PWRPLATE positioned close to the ground.

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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 215g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)

97g375g

Drop

This shoe 8mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

Stack height

This shoe 38mm·registered average 34.7mm (694 shoes)

10.5mm58mm

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