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The Complete Heras continues Puma's tradition of performance shoes. The biggest surprise--one that makes it worthy of our gold medal--is that this low-profile, lightweight racer/trainer has the kind of substantial forefoot cushioning that allows it to hold up to daily training for efficient runners. Weartester comments were enthusiastic: "Snug, comfortable fit. Great cushioning--no 'dead legs' after speedwork."The Heras provides plenty of shoe for speedwork, tempo runs and racing.
The Heras is a trainer/racer whose midsole is composed of three separate foams: a light, durable foam in most of the heel; a light, soft foam in the forefoot; and a heavier, denser foam under the arch. Not unexpectedly, there is little arch support in this low-profile design. The denser foam, along with a plastic midfoot shank, provides control against only the slightest overpronation. The upper was tight in both the midfoot and the toebox. Wear-testers consistently noted the shoe’s weak link was the too-narrow fit around the big toe joint and its strong point was its light weight.
We placed past versions of the Heras in the performance training category, but the III, while still lightweight, features a new plastic arch bridge that makes it significantly more stable than its predecessors, according to Shoe Lab tests. Other notable updates are a breathable mesh in the forefoot, and a tighter-weave mesh in the midfoot area, which connects the laces to the midsole for a snug, stable fit. Recommended as a lightweight trainer for normal-arch runners or as a racing shoe for bigger runners.
Puma Complete Heras
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