Pumas Faas 500

Running Shoes/Running Gear Shoes

12 years ago 07/08/2011 5:51pm EDT

Anyone run in these shoes? What are your opinions? For reference, I have the Nike Free Runs and Asics Gel Equations. I like everything about the Free Runs so far but I haven't been able to run much since buying them (injury). I like the Gel Equations but the heel counter is pretty stiff (not really stiff compared to the average trainer, but too stiff for my taste) and they're pretty cheap/falling apart (department store shoes).

How hard/soft are Faas 500? I prefer a firm ride. Is there a heel counter in them? I prefer none. Do they fit true to size? Any general reviews/comments people wanna post?

Any comments on the Pumas Faas 250/300 are welcome too.

12 years ago 07/08/2011 9:41pm EDT

re: hejsdlfja

The FAAS 500 is definitely going to have a more responsive feel/cushion than the Free. I've never tried the Equations. No heel counter. They might fit 1/2 size short... I am between 11 and 11.5 and had to go to the larger size. I've done 12 mile runs in the 500 w/ no issues.

I also tried the 300 and it definitely has a softer compound in the midsole. Not the same material as the 500.

12 years ago 07/09/2011 3:40pm EDT

re: 500 wearer

So the 300 is actually softer than the 500 despite being billed as more minimal?

12 years ago 07/09/2011 4:12pm EDT

re: hejsdlfja

I dig them. I used to wear Asics 2150's and Mizuno Wave riders. I def noticed some adapting to them a little at first because my feet had a ton of support. But I've done long and short workouts in them, tempo runs, etc. I'll never go back to other shoes. I regrettably purchased Asics Speedstars. It's a lot more shoe than I want.

12 years ago 07/09/2011 5:31pm EDT

re: hejsdlfja

hejsdlfja wrote:
How hard/soft are Faas 500? I prefer a firm ride. Is there a heel counter in them? I prefer none. Do they fit true to size? Any general reviews/comments people wanna post?

-Heel Counter: none

-Slightly firm/responsive, not hard.

-Fits true to size, but a little narrow on the toes.

Overall, really like them. Hugely durable, reasonably light, good fit, looks cool, really smooth ride to them. Heel-toe transition is fantastic.

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