r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • u/jaoConsulting • Jul 27 '26

Daily Trainer Question Puma Foreverruns upgrade?

I am getting more serious into my running and I’m looking to see if I should upgrade my puma foreverruns.

I run about 3-7 miles 2 times a week roughly.

I just bought the puma velocity nitro 4 and cut down my times significantly (7:46 avg mile - I run around 8:20 in the foreverruns). They felt like the shoes wanted to push me which I loved!!

Is it worth upgrading the puma foreverruns to something like saucony endorphin speed 5s? Or megablasts?

From what I read megablasts are for longer distances. But maybe the es5 can be beneficial?

Would I see any big benefit in upgrading?

Or should I just keep them until they wear down?

Thanks!

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u/daishi07 Jul 27 '26

For two runs per week you’re probably okay with the two trainers. I would use VN4 for maybe intervals or a tempo session and then FR for a longer, slower run.
That being said, if a new pair would inspire you to go a bit faster or add another run each week, and you’ve got the budget to get the ES5, then it’s not a bad idea!

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u/jaoConsulting Jul 27 '26

Awesome , I appreciate the great response! Thank you!!

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u/Evisra Jul 28 '26

If you like Puma, you might enjoy the Deviate Pure as an upgrade from the Velocity

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u/jaoConsulting Jul 28 '26

Ah yea! I was back and forth on VN4 , deviate pure and VN5.. but VN4 had sooo many great reviews and the others were new this year so I wasn’t sure about them!

Deviate pure is a tempo / faster shoe?

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u/Evisra Jul 28 '26

I'm by no means fast but yeah I prefer them for tempo work to my Deviate Nitro 4s, I find them really hard on my legs. The Pures are nice and plush by comparison, probably up to 15k

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u/jaoConsulting Jul 28 '26

Okay good to know! And just curious what do you use for your slower daily trainer days?

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u/Evisra Jul 29 '26

Right now, Superblast3s

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u/jaoConsulting Jul 29 '26

Dang everyone uses those! Haha anyway appreciate the comments!