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40Race Shoe FinderEst. 2023 · London

PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3

legalstandard fit2025

£260

Typical street price · £260 RRP

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Midsole to scale · mm · red dashes mark the 40mm road limit

Typical of 28 listings at 3 shops we read.

Weight
170 g (men's US 9)
Stack
39 mm heel / 31 mm fore
Drop
8 mm
Plate
carbon fibre
Foam
NITROFOAM Elite
Stability
demanding — rewards good form
Competitive life
~240 km
Built for
10K · Half · Marathon

Verdict

The most aggressive shoe on this list. The decoupled heel and exposed plate make it feel like it is actively throwing you forward.

■ Caution

That aggression cuts both ways — it is demanding on the calves and unforgiving if your form breaks down. Best suited to genuine forefoot strikers.

Where to buy

Your UK size

Best price today — some sizes£182at Upandrunning — £78 under RRP

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Legality by event

Road racing
legal
Track events
■ +19.0mm over
Field events
■ +19.0mm over
Cross country (spiked shoes)
■ +19.0mm over
Cross country (non-spiked)
legal
Race walking
legal
Mountain and trail
no limit

Limits bind World Athletics Applicable Competitions; most club and local races apply no shoe rule at all. What that means in practice.

Reading — what would the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 save you?

Saving
−3:06 … −4:26
Projected
3:40:34
Per race
£69
~3.8 races in the foam
Per second
£0.30
whole-life basis

Economy gain 3.5–4.7% v. a traditional flat, adjusted for pace and your current shoes. Full method.

Manufacturer-stated specs unless marked estimated · last reviewed 2026-08-13 · prices are UK RRP; check the retailer for the live figure.

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