September 24, 2025: Sports brand PUMA India has officially unveiled a new colourway – Heat Fire-Sun Stream – of the much anticipated Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3, its fastest ever running shoe, engineered to aid your pursuit of a new personal best.
Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 combines state-of-the-art technology with cutting-edge design, providing runners a rate of efficiency that could potentially shave minutes off your race day records – evidenced in a research study.
The study, led by industry specialist Wouter Hoogkamer, concluded that Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 provides 3.15% improved running economy*, which for a 3-hour marathon runner translates to an unprecedented potential marathon time saving of more than 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
Engineered with elite runners and tested on real athletes, Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 weighs an astonishing 95 grams less than its predecessor. The decoupled midsole has received a fierce upgrade, with a new NITROFOAM™ ELITE compound providing next level cushion and responsiveness.
FAST-R3 Specifications:
Weight: 170g
Stack Height: 40mm/32mm
Drop: 8mm
Product Lifespan: 300km/200mi
The restructured PWRPLATE offers unrivalled propulsion and elite efficiency, whilst retaining the silhouettes iconic extension through the forefoot and out past the toe – a unique design and performance benefit that was first introduced in the Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 2.
A breathable upper is comprised of premium, lightweight ULTRAWEAVE that ensures comfort and support throughout race day, whilst PUMA’s industry leading PUMAGRIP outsole offers multi-surface traction to ensure you make it from start to finish with a new PB front of mind.
According to a PUMA spokesperson, “We redefined the creation process to be completely digital. Optimizing this approach has resulted in science and data that proves PUMA is not just competing in the running category, we’re leading it. This is a truly generational shoe that sets a new standard for the entire category.”
