The next chapter of FAST-RB pushes boundaries of running design and innovation, with a level of running economy previously unseen in PUMA’s NITRO™ Lab.
- Updated NITROFOAM™ ELITE cushioning, refined geometry, a double carbon-fibre PWRPLATE and a lighter, more breathable ULTRAWEAVE upper.
- FAST-RB NITRO™ Elite 2 launches globally on 28 October 2026.
Herzogenaurach, 23 October 2026 – Global sports brand PUMA has entered the next chapter of rule-breaking innovation, with the unveiling of the FAST-RB NITRO™ Elite 2.
A platform for exploring what’s possible when conventional footwear design is pushed to its limits, every element of the FAST-RB NITRO™ Elite 2 is carefully engineered to maximise speed and deliver a truly authentic running experience.
The NITROFOAM™ ELITE cushioning is designed to deliver greater energy return, and the refined geometry creates a smoother, more responsive ride. Uniquely, the shoe has two fused carbon-fiber PWRPLATES that form a distinctive springboard architecture engineered for dynamic propulsion. A reworked ULTRAWEAVE upper delivers lightweight breathability and a secure lockdown fit, while the PUMAGRIP outsole provides multi-surface traction.
Developed in PUMA’s NITRO™ Lab, the FAST-RB NITRO™ Elite 2 represents the next frontier of running – and whilst not race legal – internal studies have shown increased levels of running economy that make this the most efficient shoe in PUMA’s entire road running line-up.
Romain Girard, VP of Innovation at PUMA said: “With the FAST-RB 2, we set out to take rule breaking to the next level. By simplifying the design and giving our NITROFOAM™ technology more room to perform, we’ve created a shoe that delivers the highest energy return we’ve ever recorded in our testing, within an incredibly lightweight package. Two years of innovation, lab testing and collaboration with athletes have gone into refining the experience, bringing together groundbreaking performance and the pure joy of running.”
The FAST-RB NITRO™ Elite 2 launches on 28 October 2026, with limited pairs available worldwide on PUMA.com.
FAST-RB NITRO™ ELITE 2 TECH SPECS
- Weight: 250g (UK 8)/206g (UK 4.5)
- Drop: 8mm
- Product lifespan: 320km
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