First Look at the PUMA Fast-RB
Just look at this mad lad, PUMA have done it again with the Fast-RB, a bonkers shoe based around a simple premise, what happens when you throw the rule book out the window?
Introduction
Welcome the PUMA–RB, or “Rule Breaker”, this shoe is designed not only to rip up the World Athletics rule book, but also the rules of exactly what a shoe can be.
In a strictly limited run of under 1000 shoes, PUMA have decided to see just how far you can push shoe technology right now.
Key Info
Price: £299.99
Foot type: Neutral
Weight: 355g
Stack height: 58 - 46mm
Heel drop: 12mm
Surface: Road
Best for: Pushing the limits of design, tech, and your training all in one.
History
PUMA have a recent history of going a little further than other brands will push with their race shoes, from the almost de-coupled heel of the Fast-R to the artistic and geometric styling of the Fast-FWD, they have created weird and wonderful designs that work. The FAST-RB is a concept car of a shoe, ready to take the baton of its race day shoes and keep on running off into the distance.
Closer Look
There are two main ways the PUMA Rule Breaker lives up to its name, the first is that incredible stack height. 58 – 46mm! Almost half again as tall as the rules would let you go if you wanted to medal in a World athletics race, that is an insane amount of cushioning.
Its not just any old foam either, with pinnacle NITRO elite foam through the heel section, you get PEBA foam giving you lightweight bounce, and the more foam, the more energy return, so be prepared to bound your way through each new run.
The other rule it breaks is the one plate rule, and it smashes this with three plates, two of which look and act like lever springs, for incredible forward drive.
How else does it break the rules? Well just look at it, shoes just don’t look like that. With midsole foam and plates put together carefully to provide maximum return and minimum waste you get a completely new way of running.
Away from the innovative midsole, PUMA have used there tried and tested PUMAGRIP rubber in the outsole for excellent grip. In the upper, a bootie fit engineered mesh upper has PWRTAPE strengthening to give you that locked in fit, and a more durable finish where needed, while a padded collar enhances your comfort.
Conclusion
Designed to be the shoe with the most bounce, the Fast-RB works for anything from fun days on the pavement, to recovery days and even fast marathons if you want, just make sure you don’t win prize money!
It's elite, rare, innovative and bouncy, with a polished, but eccentric aesthetic. Available in limited quantities, they will go quick - so get your pair here!
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