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Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

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Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
Reviews

7 of 7 reviews recommend it.

Overall review score7.9/107 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: Runs large
  • Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
  • Toes: Roomy

Where can you wear it?

  • Wet ground: grip holds
  • Weight: reports differ
  • Worn for running, training

$150Mid-rangeregular maker price

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  • Uppertextile
  • SoleChunky-looking
  • Coloursblack, grey

On our lists: Sneakers that grip wet pavement · Sneakers with a roomy toe box · Sneakers that hold up with wear · Chunky sneakers

Do Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 run big?

Length

ForeverRun NITRO 2

  • Runs large.
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Reported sensations

  1. Width

    ForeverRun NITRO 2

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  2. Around the toes

    ForeverRun NITRO 2

    • Roomy.

How heavy do they feel?

Weight on foot

ForeverRun NITRO 2

  • Reports differ: light or heavy.

Where do they grip or slip?

Grip underfoot

ForeverRun NITRO 2

  • Holds on wet ground.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

ForeverRun NITRO 2

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

ForeverRun NITRO 2

  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Upper material

textile

Sole shape

Chunky-looking

Materials & details
Colour contrast
Sole stands out from the upper
Sole colours
black / white
Upper colours
black / grey

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

See them on video

PUMA FOREVERRUN NITRO 2 - The Best Running Shoe 2025 (maybe)

Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2 Review: More stable than the ForeverRun Nitro, but is it better?

Unboxing and Review of PUMA ForeverRun NITRO 2 Sneakers

More videos

Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2 | A Fun And Inherently Stable Daily Trainer!

Puma FOREVERRUN NITRO 2... A Fabulous Stability Shoe!! (English)

"Unleashing Speed: The Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 Review - These the Best Men's Road Running Shoes?"

Price

Regular maker price level

$150

ForeverRun NITRO™ 2 Men's Road Running Shoes · SKU 4067983711114

Price details

Maker price · Median $150 · 10 of 11 products marked down when read · Checked 2026-09-26

Mid-range ($100–$199), like 78 of 102 priced trainer models. How price bands work

Known comparable prices only; other versions can differ. Check current prices through the buying search.

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How this is calculated

Price ÷ (days per week × 52 × years), with one wear per day, rounded up to the next cent. Price and lifespan here are your scenario, not observations from other owners.

About our research

Based on 10 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Brooks Ghost Max

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Ghost MaxSee this model
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Brooks Ghost Max
What mattersPuma ForeverRun NITRO 2Brooks Ghost Max
Length
  • Runs large.

3

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Ghost Max

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

3

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Ghost Max

  • Wide fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

3

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.

Ghost Max

  • Roomy.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.

3

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Uppertextileleather
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$150 (regular maker price)$160–$170 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Puma MagMax NITRO 2

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
Puma MagMax NITRO 2
Puma MagMax NITRO 2See this model
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Puma MagMax NITRO 2
What mattersPuma ForeverRun NITRO 2Puma MagMax NITRO 2
Length
  • Runs large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Uppertextilemesh
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$150 (regular maker price)$180 (current maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Puma Velocity NITRO 4

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Puma Velocity NITRO 4
What mattersPuma ForeverRun NITRO 2Puma Velocity NITRO 4
Length
  • Runs large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light.
Uppertextilemesh
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$150 (regular maker price)$140 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Brooks Glycerin 22

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
Brooks Glycerin 22
Brooks Glycerin 22See this model
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Brooks Glycerin 22
What mattersPuma ForeverRun NITRO 2Brooks Glycerin 22
Length
  • Runs large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$150 (regular maker price)$175 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Mizuno Wave Inspire 22

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
What mattersPuma ForeverRun NITRO 2Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
Length
  • Runs large.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light.
Uppertextilemesh
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
What mattersPuma ForeverRun NITRO 2Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Length
  • Runs large.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research