If the shoe fits: Sports brand lists designs for different workouts, run styles

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January 31, 2026 | 2:35pm

MANILA, Philippines — No doubt many individuals listed something fitness-related as one of their New Year's resolutions.

"Going to gym" remains a popular (and often unfulfilled) goal, while running has maintained attention in the Philippines both for races or as a simple exercise.

Regardless of the objective, the road to achieving these New Year's resolutions starts with literally the first step, and for some that involves the right shoes to wear.

Leading sports brand Puma is lightening the load on decision-making by listing down some its shoe designs catering one's preferred workout.

For consistent runners

Individuals who are always exercising may opt for the brand's MagMax Nitro 2 shoes, ideal for high-mileage runs, long weekend routes and back-to-back training days.

This design gives runners the bounce and stability needed to stay light on one's feet and lock into strides.

A full-bodied Nitrofoam midsole allows gives maximum energy return for smoother, more responsive runs to help reduce fatigue while a breathable engineered knit upper paired with a plush knitted tongue keeps the feet cool and comfortable during longer sessions.

A durable rubber outsole is designed for multi-surface traction while the PWRTAPE feature gives ultimate durability and lockdown.

This shoe design comes in two silver colorways, both ideal for runners focused on consistency, comfort, and long-term performance.

For all-around exercise. The brand's Velocity Nitro 4 shoes, available in two white colorways, are a flexible design no matter the wearer's pace, distance, or workout type.

This design gives the responsiveness and support needed to stay consistent and confident, whether it's for a midweek recovery run, a personal best on the track, or high-intensity intervals at the gym.

The same Nitrofoam midsole, full-length this time, provides lightweight, energizing cushioning to maximize energy return with every step while absorbing impact, helping one power through short sprints or longer runs without fatigue.

A new engineered mesh upper enhances breathability and stretch, keeping feet cool during intense sessions, while the PWRTAPE reinforcement ensures a secure, locked-in fit for all movement.

Its outsole gives reliable, multi-surface traction for seamless transition on any surface — streets, tracks, park trails, or gym floors — making it work from a lunchtime High-Intensity Interval Training circuit to morning tempo runs and evening cooldown jogs.

For mixed-modality training. Two Deviate designs by the brand — basic and Elite — are the definition of purpose-built gear for every movement.

These shoes are made for runners of all levels and individuals doing hybrid workouts like sled pushes, rowing, lunges, and functional circuit training.

Key to their designs, both available in two different colorways, are evolved PWRPLATE shape feature delivering stability and consistent energy return with each step.

HYROX is a growing fitness competition around the world and Puma is pouncing on the fad with shoes equipped with PWRMODE and DryElite technology, designed to support speed and momentum.

The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 HYROX, the first shoe engineered specifically for the sport, gives competitors a better edge at every station of the race.

These shoes keep one's feet cool, dry, and focused during high-intensity sessions or back-to-back training days. Outside of HYROX's sled pushes, wall balls, and rowing intervals, these shoes can even be used for morning runs.

For race days. Every runner looks forward to going on races, and having the right shoes helps getting over the finish line in record time.

The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is built to deliver speed, efficiency, and confidence for users chasing personal bests and podium finishes.

An upgraded Nitrofoam Elite midsole is engineered for maximal energy return to help runners maintain momentum from beginning to end.

The feature is paired with precisely engineered carbon-fiber PWRPLATE, stabilizing each stride while maximizing energy transfer.

The ultra-light Ultraweave upper feature reduces weight and friction while providing structured, four-way stretch support so that runners can move freely and efficiently at speed. Meanwhile the underfoot rubber ensures reliable traction no matter the race-day conditions.

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