PUMA Men Voyage Nitro Gore-Tex Running Shoes

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The Voyage outsole performs very well on all terrain. It was never a liability, I had no unexpected foot slips, and combined with the very stable platform and waterproofing I could go wherever I wanted without being limited by my footwear. In addition to the traction, the rubber is soft and flexes well enough that the ride on pavement is smooth and quiet. At 70 miles so far, much of it on rough terrain, the outsole has minimal wear. I question the webbing loop around the heel’s utility but appreciated the big tongue reflective highlight.

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The Optifit loops on the midfoot look like a resurgence of Saucony’s ISOFit tech that disappeared some years ago - and I think for good reason: a good thought after upper is enough to ensure a nice foothold - and the bootie construction of the Puma Voyage clearly delivers in this aspect. Using loops instead of standard eyelets is usually a nice simple way to allow some foot adaptation to a shoe’s fit, but I think that linking them to a piece of fabric going underfoot is not a necessity, and the global efficient fit of the Voyage don’t really need this kind of artifact. It almost looks more like a lifestyle shoe than a running shoe. The shoe looks hefty, heavy, overbuilt...but once on foot, it reveals itself way lighter than it looks. However, there’s one part of the outsole that raises concern - right in the centre of the heel of the foot the midsole is left exposed by an absence of outsole, only midsole. Even though the surrounding Pumagrip raises this part off the ground, I would have preferred it covered.Though not heavy for a shoe in its class of high cushion waterproof shoes, it is heavy compared to most trail shoes - Jacob/Jeremy/Mike P /Sam Jeremy: I must confess that it was far from love at first sight with the Voyage GTX. The turquoise colorway is quite bold, but not in a way that I like for running shoes. Mike P Ultimately this shoe doesn’t really work for me. The main issue is the toe box which I find excessively pointy and uncomfortable. There is plenty of width in the forefoot, but then it narrows to a point too sharply for me. This may be a non-issue for some with narrower feet, or those who like a snug fit up front. You will feel your toes pressed together - preference is up to you. I was hoping for a GTX multi-use shoe for the cold months ahead, but for that type of usage I would definitely want something that feels more comfortable. But Puma does have some very good pieces in here to make a good trail shoe, such as the Nitro/PFlite combo, PumaGrip outsole, and stable ride so I am looking forward to the considerably lighter non GTX version with its mono mesh upper. It just needs some streamlining, especially the upper as well as the outsole configuration. Plus - lose the tail! Mike P (10.0): I also did not like these for running, as the ride is pretty firm. They do work for slushy and sloppy conditions though, as would the Pumas. The Salomons are a bit lighter with less bulk to them - so I would say the choice would be based on preference in feel as they both work in similar conditions.

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Jacob : have been following along with Puma’s recent excellence in the road running shoe realm (such as the Deviate Nitro Elite), but had not tried any Puma Nitro shoe myself. The Voyage Nitro GTX is a Gore-Tex waterproof high-cushion trail shoe which uses Puma’s modern, low density, high-rebound Nitro midsole foam which is cradled by a firmer material called PFlite. It is rare that the first shoe I run in from a brand is a heavy waterproof trail shoe. However, due to where I live in Maine, I have been using a Gore-Tex waterproof shoe for daily wear for the past few weeks and from this time of year (mid fall) all through winter every year. Through fall, winter, and spring, I wear a waterproof trail shoe while out of the house for walking my dog, going to the store, exploring, and other similar things to keep my feet warmer and dry. Thus the Voyage Nitro GTX came in for testing at a great time.Being an outdoor trail shoe, you shouldn’t expect lesser quality when it comes to materials or builds. PUMA has not taken any shortcuts in this regard, with a solid, rugged shoe.