Puma Seasons Fast-Trac Nitro: New Colourway Drops

Puma continues to up the ante in the trail running game with its latest trail running shoe release; the Puma Seasons Fast-Trac Nitro running shoe (we reviewed it, and it’s really good). A multi-discipline shoe, with off-road capabilities, this latest offering from the Puma Seasons range has been designed to do it all, no matter the terrain.

The leaping-cat brand has now dropped a new colourway of the Fast-Trac Nitro, bringing a bit of orange zing to the offroad scene, a colour that Puma is calling “Chili Powder”.

As for the shoe itself, the Puma Seasons Fast-Trac Nitro brings Puma’s famed Nitro running technology from the road onto the trail by combining full-length Nitro foam, a layer of ProFoamLite, and the durable PumaGrip ATR outsole to bring runners a shoe that is capable on any surface, including loose trails and gravel. Giving you even more confidence on rough terrain are integrated eyestays, to allow for a snug fit, and details at the toe to provide both drainage and protection from debris.

Puma’s nitrogen-injected foam is designed to provide runners with superior responsiveness and cushioning in a lightweight package while the extremely lightweight ProFoamLite is an EVA designed to cushion your landing and propel each step. Bringing these two technologies together results in a match made in heaven for a trail running shoe to give you a smooth ride that your joints will love. Taking it a step further is the PumaGrip sole, a trail-ready performance rubber compound designed for traction on ice, mud, and unstable surfaces.

The lightweight running shoe is a dream on the trails and the road, giving you the freedom to run anywhere. Trail running has become a big trend with South African sports lovers and now, with so many runners exploring off-the-beaten-path, a hybrid shoe like this means you don’t have to second guess taking the scenic route up the mountain on your next run.

You get a great secure feel under foot with this shoe and I’ve love that my foot feels secure and snug without the shoe feeling too restrictive. Another plus is the shoe’s flexible fit, you get just enough structure to feel like your foot and ankle are supported and protected without that rigid, blister-inducing feel many of us know all too well.

The Puma Seasons Fast-Trac Nitro has a 8mm heel-to-toe drop, making it great for runners searching for a mid-drop running shoe. The middle of the road heel-to-toe drop may help with heel and calf injuries for runners concerned about managing their running style and persistent niggles and injuries.

If you’re curious about this shoe, it’s sure to be a great fit for neutral pronators looking for medium cushioning on the trails. It’s available now from Puma stores and online at a recommended retail price of R2,299.