PUMA Men's Disperse Xt 2 Road Running Shoe

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On the lateral side there is also this enhanced mesh to give the shoe more structure and durability. h3> PRODUCT STORY

Stylish enough for the streets and serious enough for sport, our Disperse XT 2 Training Shoes are must-haves for both casual and serious athletes. I wouldn’t recommend wearing these for runs longer than 1km at a time, and if you plan on running regularly I’d definitely recommend a specialist running shoe. Lightweight and agile but able to support intense action, with a breathable mesh upper, comfortable cushioning, forefoot flex grooves for fast twitch motions and a zoned rubber outsole for durability and traction, this premium pair is ready to get moving.

When trying them on the upper around the back of the foot foot felt rough, quite uncomfortable, and there was little padding. Due to the upper being so thin, every movement of the toes could be seen, and gave the shoe an odd shape at the front. The loop on the tongue and heel made getting them on and off easy (except for the insole moving around) and the laces stayed put. My first impressions of the Zone XT when unboxing was that the shoe didn’t look as good as I’d hoped. It's not the top performer on the market, but will do its a job, and is a welcome addition to your kit bag if you're currently training in a running shoe.The NRGY beads are visible under the heel of the sole in a small section, for added comfort when running and landing heel first. On the first wear this felt rough around the ankle and rubbed slightly, I wore trainer socks with this shoe, and the shoe always came up higher than them. The insole is made of a singular material and depth spongy foam, which gives some comfort under foot, but flattens easily in areas where there is more weight (ball of the foot and heel). Where I was impressed was with how lightweight they felt, perhaps due to the lack of technology and structure vs competitor training shoes. This ideal shoe would provide support when lifting weights, cushioning on short runs, and stability when it comes to quick changes in direction during explosive speed work.

The Puma Disperse XT 2 Mesh Womens Trainers are a great addition to your casual footwear collection, crafted with a shaped ankle collar coupled with a classic lace fastening that offers a secure fit, while lightweight cushioning to the midsole ensures comfort with every step. The sole of the Zone XT is made of a hybrid of foams which aims to provide the solution of being a good all rounder, performing in all the tasks that the wearer will throw at it. Stylish enough for the streets and serious enough for sport, our Disperse XT 2 Training Shoes are must-haves for both casual and serious athletes. It was lacking in the technology of more advanced models such as Nike Metcon 5 or Reebok Nano 9, and you can tell by looking and feeling that it is obviously cheaper than these.

The plastic TPU caging system, also used in Puma running shoes means the laces are wideset, and lock the feet in well. On the bottom of the shoe, the outsole has a thin layer of grip, with grooves to enhance the flexibility of the sole. This is the only design on the lateral part of the shoe, its very plan other than that, and in comparison to the outside. For me the shoe felt more on the stable, solid side, with little cushioning, which was great when lifting weight and for bodyweight exercises, but felt very hard under foot when running for longer than a few minutes. The fit was true to size, and there were no pinch points at all, which was mainly down to unstructured thin upper.