Length
Velocity NITRO 4
- Reports differ: small or true to size.
Puma Velocity NITRO 4
PumaTrainer shape
- Reviews
29 of 34 reviews recommend it.
2 have reservations; 3 do not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: True to size or small
- Width: Narrow and regular: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy, snug and tight: reports differ
Where can you wear it?
- An ordinary day
- Short outings: reports differ
- Warm days: feels hot
- Rain: feet stay dry
- Wet ground: grip holds
$140Mid-rangeregular maker price
Find on Google- Uppermesh
- SoleChunky-looking
- Coloursblack, grey, silver
Do Puma Velocity NITRO 4 run big?
Reported sensations
Width
Velocity NITRO 4
- wide feetNarrow fit.
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Around the toes
Velocity NITRO 4
- Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
How comfortable are Puma Velocity NITRO 4?
Through the day
Velocity NITRO 4
- An ordinary dayComfortable.
- Short wearComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
Weight on foot
Velocity NITRO 4
- Feels light.
Weather, water & grip
In warm weather
Velocity NITRO 4
- Feels hot.
Grip underfoot
Velocity NITRO 4
- Holds on wet wood.
- Holds on wet ground.
Does rain get in?
Velocity NITRO 4
- grass surfaceFeet stayed dry.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Upper
Velocity NITRO 4
- Abrasion.
- Creasing.
Will they keep their looks?
Velocity NITRO 4
- Holds up with wear.
How long have people worn them?
Velocity NITRO 4
- Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
Materials & everyday details
Upper material
mesh
Sole shape
Chunky-looking
Materials & details
- Colour contrast
- Sole stands out from the upper / tonal
- Sole colours
- black / white
- Upper colours
- black / grey / silver
From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.
See them on video
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Price
Regular maker price level
$140
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About our research
Based on 45 reviews and other sources.
We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.
How we put the guide together →Compare with similar pairs
Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.
Puma Velocity NITRO 4 vs Brooks Ghost Max
Also used for running. Compare width.
| What matters | Puma Velocity NITRO 4 | Brooks Ghost Max |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
| 3
Ghost Max
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| Width |
| 3
Ghost Max
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| Toe box |
| 3
Ghost Max
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| Weight on the foot |
| 3
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| Upper | mesh | leather |
| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
| Maker price | $140 (regular maker price) | $160–$170 (regular maker price) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Puma Velocity NITRO 4 vs Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Puma Velocity NITRO 4 | Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Upper | mesh | textile |
| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
| Maker price | $140 (regular maker price) | $150 (regular maker price) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Puma Velocity NITRO 4 vs Puma MagMax NITRO 2
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Puma Velocity NITRO 4 | Puma MagMax NITRO 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Upper | mesh | mesh |
| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
| Maker price | $140 (regular maker price) | $180 (current maker price) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Puma Velocity NITRO 4 vs Brooks Glycerin 22
Also used for running. Compare width.
| What matters | Puma Velocity NITRO 4 | Brooks Glycerin 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
| Maker price | $140 (regular maker price) | $175 (regular maker price) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Puma Velocity NITRO 4 vs Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Puma Velocity NITRO 4 | Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Upper | mesh | mesh |
| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Puma Velocity NITRO 4 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Puma Velocity NITRO 4 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Regular profile |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
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