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Puma Velocity NITRO 3 in Cool Dark Grey / Cyan

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Velocity NITRO 3

Name: Puma Velocity NITRO 3
Brand: Puma
Price: 9999.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Best value daily trainer in the range. NITROFOAM, PUMAGRIP, honest ride.

₹9,999₹11,99917% off*See the affordable alternateInclusive of GST. Independent retailer — not affiliated with or authorised by the brand.

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Velocity NITRO 3

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The long version

The Velocity NITRO 3 is the shoe most people should be running easy kilometres in and the price is almost an accident. Nitrogen-infused NITROFOAM gives it a light, mildly bouncy ride, and PUMAGRIP is the best wet-road rubber on any trainer at any price — it holds through monsoon-slick tarmac without drama. The 10mm drop and moderate stack keep it stable for heavier runners.

Specifications

Weight: 264 g (EU 42)
Heel-to-toe drop: 9 mm
Heel stack height: 35 mm
Forefoot stack height: 26 mm
Midsole: NITROFOAM (over a firm EVA base)
Upper: Engineered mesh, non-stretch
Outsole: Full-length PumaGrip rubber
Energy return: 56.2% heel (RunRepeat lab test)
Surface: Road
Best for: Daily mileage, recovery runs, gym-to-road
Colourway: Cool Dark Grey / Cyan

Sizing

First Stride lists EU sizing as the primary scale, with UK equivalents on each size button. Running shoes should have a thumb's width of room at the toe — if you are between sizes, take the larger one. Wide feet should size up half in Asics and Nike.

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Same job, ₹5,000 less

Puma charges a premium for the name on the side. Here’s a Chinese-brand alternative built to do the same job on the road, spec for spec — you decide if the difference is worth ₹5,000.

	Puma Velocity NITRO 3	Qiaodan Leili TG 2.0
Price	₹9,999	₹4,99950% less
Weight	264 g	228 g
Heel-to-toe drop	9 mm	7 mm
Heel stack height	35 mm	44 mm
Forefoot stack height	26 mm	37 mm
Plate	None	None
Midsole foam	NITROFOAM (over a firm EVA base)	Q Cozy Soft / Supercritical foam (plateless)
Upper	Engineered mesh, non-stretch	Breathable single-layer mesh with knit support
Outsole	Full-length PumaGrip rubber	Durable CPU traction rubber
Energy return	56.2% heel (RunRepeat lab test)	84% energy return (Qiaodan lab claim)
Best for	Daily mileage, recovery runs, gym-to-road	Daily training, long mileage, cushioned cruising
Colourway	Cool Dark Grey / Cyan	White / Red

View Qiaodan Leili TG 2.0

Core design differences

Cushioning & ride

Puma Velocity NITRO 3: NITRO 3 sits its NITROFOAM layer over a firmer EVA base, giving a supportive, slightly denser platform at a 35mm stack.

Qiaodan Leili TG 2.0: Leili TG 2.0 runs a genuinely max-stack 44mm supercritical foam — taller than the Puma despite costing half as much — for a plusher, more cushioned ride.

Weight & upper

Puma Velocity NITRO 3: The Velocity NITRO 3's non-stretch engineered mesh is durable but adds a little heft.

Qiaodan Leili TG 2.0: Leili TG 2.0 is 36g lighter at 228g, helped by a single-layer breathable mesh with knit support.

Outsole & grip

Puma Velocity NITRO 3: Full-length PumaGrip handles daily wear reliably.

Qiaodan Leili TG 2.0: A durable CPU traction compound gives comparable everyday grip for less.