Brand

Puma

Puma has 1 model reviewed by the Shoe Sherpa community.

- **Country of origin / HQ:** Germany; headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany. - **Width options offered:** Puma offers some running shoes in **wide**; at least a few models are sold in **normal/standard, wide, and x-wide** depending on model and region. Some Puma models are only available in standard width, and wide availability is not universal across the lineup. - **Signature foam / midsole technologies:** **NITRO** foam is a core Puma running platform; Puma also uses **NITRO Elite** in racing-oriented models, and has a **Fit Intelligence (Fi)** adaptive-fit system for certain performance footwear. - **Typical fit characteristics:** Puma running shoes are often described as **medium/standard fit overall**, with some models having a **narrower forefoot/toebox**; fit varies by model, and some versions are available in wide widths. - **Categories they make:** Puma makes **road running**, **trail**, **training**, and **racing** footwear. - **Price tier:** **Mid to premium**; performance models such as NITRO-based road shoes and wide road models sit in the performance running segment. - **Notable / what they’re known for:** Puma is a German sportswear brand founded in **Herzogenaurach** by Rudolf Dassler and is known for speed/performance positioning and running shoes built around the **NITRO** platform.