Has Anyone Actually Tried a pair of Puma Faas shoes? If so did you like them?

i am quite interested as well. someone, do inform us of your experiences.

I just got my pair of the Faas 300 in the mail yesterday (I'm part of the LRC Puma 55) but I haven't run in them yet. As soon as I take them for a few test runs, I'll post my thoughts for you.

I have a pair of the Faas 250. I walked through my apartment's parking lot, and promptly walked back inside to switch them out. My knees and ankles started hurting so much! I've been wearing very low, flat shoes for the last couple years now and the amount of cushioning in the 250's felt all wrong; the somewhat-rockered design was completely jacking up my mechanics (just from walking); and the heel-to-toe drop, being more than I'm used to or was expecting, was very awkward. I think the Faas probably aren't that different from most shoes out there, so I would imagine most people would get along just fine with them. But for me, because of what I've become accustomed to, it was a short-lived encounter.

I have a pair of the 250s and the 300s. I love them both, their light and responsive, but I still feel like I'm getting enough support despite how little cushioning there is.

Love guys like this... Put on a pair of shoes and stand up and suddenly you are injured. WAKE THE FVCK UP.

Shoes will not "mess up your knees" and "hurt your hips" from walking 50ft in them.

Quit kidding yourself pu$$y

Yeah, why is it always the people who obsess about low heel height that immediately get injured or feel pain from walking fifty feet? Can you say psychosomatic?

Now going for a ten mile temp the first time you wear Vibrams or Frees might not be the best idea.

Full disclosure-- I do have to admit I have been sore after running in new models before. Usually goes away after they're broken in.

"they are light and responsive" --> "they're light and responsive"

Interesting that a shoe can make your knees and ankles hurt so much after just walking a little? You must be wearing the Vibrams, eh?

I've been wearing my Faas 300 since the summer, I believe before the site's challenge started. I actually saw a thread a while back someone asking about the Faas line. Anyhow, one day shopping at my mall, I noticed a new Puma store and thought I would check the shoes out. I've never worn Pumas before have seen them around for many years.

I think at the time, my store didn't carry anything higher than the 300s and if they did, they had the old version where you couldn't take the inserts out.

As soon as I put on the 300s, I immediately like them. This was also with putting in my custom inserts. Usually, when I put them in a shoe--I will know immediately they feel good or not. These did. I thought they felt very similar to the Frees, except they have a slightly bigger toe box.

I tried on the 250s and they were too squishy for me therefore I stuck with the 300s. It took some time getting used to them or lets say, my feet took some adjustments to them. They would feel really good at first but then I noticed some soreness in achilles. Then, I would switch back to the Frees and did this until I got used to the 300s. I still like to rotate the two to this day.

I think the 300s are great for short races/speed/tempo workouts--at least for me. I've run a 10k and two half marathons in them thus far. Each time, except for the one half (it was a hilly race), I PR'd significantly.

I like them because of the lightweight feeling and yet very durable shoe--more so than the Frees.

Right now, I am contemplating on whether to wear the 300s for the full marathon next month or stick with my Frees. I probably won't decide until the night before the race.

Also recently, I did try on the 550s (since my store got them..) and when I first put them on, I thought they felt good but little stiff. I went ahead and took them home and ran in them for a bit and knew right away, it didn't feel as natural to me as the 300s.

I might be different from others in wearing these shoes because I have custom inserts in them. Not sure how I would fare out if I didn't.

My suggestion, try them out slowly and after a few tries if you don't like them then return it. I've been happy with my Faas 300 and I haven't even taken the challenge or did I?.....;) Hope this helps.

I actually blindly purchased two pairs of faas 250s because they were $40 because i just go through flats very quickly. I love em, they are very responsive and have okay support. They seem more durable than streaks, t7s and piranhas. In my personal opinion you should buy the puma faas shoes

Just got my pair (part of the 55)of faas 300s and used them for a moderate run tommorow and they felt great very light, just enough cushion I was very suprised with how comfortable they were.

been running in faas 500's since last spring. i've had a lot of injuries in the past so i was a bit worried about light weight trainers.

i really like the feel of these. been injury free ever since i got them (although maybe that has to do more with me taking care of myself better). the are very responsive and I have used them to road race as well as train. I don't train every day any more though so i'm not sure how they feel that way. the first time i used them i felt like i was flying relative to my old shoes.

the bottoms are slick so they aren't that good on wet grass / mud as it feels more like ice skating but then I don't think they were really intended as off road shoes.

great shoe for tempo / threshold runs in my opinion. also great as just a light weight trainer.

I purchased a pair of FAAS 500 (the one with the Jamaican flag colors)and a pair of Asics Gel-Kayano 17 at the same time. Months later, I'm running in the Asics exclusively. The PUMAS have the "bio-ride" soles and are very comfortable. However, they feel spongy when my feet strike and I feel like I'm being held back somewhat. The ASICS strike firmly with just the right amount of cushion and feel like I'm moving forward briskly. I suppose if I didn't have something to compare to, I'd be running in them. Maybe I will, when the ASICS wear out.

I normally wear 11.5 but purchased my running shoes in size 13. I've lost a few toenails in the past so looseness is important. I'm thinking maybe the Pumas weren't meant to be worn so loosely.

Took a pair of Faas 500s for a 3 mile test run today. Hated them. Was looking for a lightweight, cushioned, flexible, everyday trainer. Currently running comfortably and pain-free in Nike Pegasus 27s. Found the Faas 500s to be extremely stiff and inflexible. Had a lot of pain in my right heel/achilles, which has been fine for the past year in the Nikes but has been a problem in the past.

I am not the LetsRun target demographic, and maybe that is why these shoes don't work for me. I am a middle-aged woman who averages 30 miles a week, runs 3-4 marathons a year and lots of shorter races, frequently wins my age group in local races, and is training to qualify for Boston for the 2nd time. But by your standards I am slow and fat.

Anyway, I bought these shoes on the 30% off mail order deal the other day, and I thought I could try them for 30 days and return them no questions asked if I didn't like them. But the receipt in the box says they are supposed to be returned "in original, unused condition" within 30 days. If this is true, what a rip-off! I am returning them anyway whether I get a refund or not because they are awful and I want to make a statement.

I did wear them around the house for a few hours Friday night and they felt fine for just walking around. Toe box seemed to run a bit big (I usually need a wide toe box, so this one is big even for me) but the heel fit felt fine. I don't know if they need a break-in period, but I am not willing to take a chance on shoes that are not great right out of the box. There are plenty of other shoes out there that are.

I bought a pair of Faas 400s a few months ago. After a week of normal running for me, the shoes seemed to be working out well. Over the next few days though I started having pains in the middle of my calf that caused me to have to take a 10 day break from training. It sucked. I wear them once in awhile for normal everyday shoes, but not for running. Never again.

I'm wearing the Faas 300, 500 as well as I was wearing the 800 ...personally I liked the 500 the most and use them for many runs. The 300 seems to be a little to specific and light for regular runs, but still use them for workouts and faster stuff. The 800 is probably designed for runners which prefer a bit more stability, so I'm only wearing them for warm ups which might not be enough for useful feedback.

Well, I think I am about your age but I don't call myself "fat old lady" or "middle-age". I like to be young at heart...

I run on the average 70+ miles, run 1-2 marathons a year, have qualified for Boston at least 6 out of 8 marathons that I've done thus far and I would say I do alright in placing in my AG local races too. And I still wouldn't consider myself a 'hardcore' LetsRun runner or have a fast time compare to most on here.

With that said, I wear light trainers (Frees and Faas 300s) for all my runs and races w/o problems.

Yes, I do believe there is a break-in period with the 500-550s. My daughter wears them and has had no problems with them.

I'm sure not all shoes will work out for everyone but I think sometimes you have to give them a chance more than couple miles or walking across the parking lot with them. Just my humble opinion.

I've been running in the 250s for about a week/50 miles.

In general, I like them. As others have mentioned: They are a light, responsive/flexible, simple shoe. They felt comfortable right away. They are great trainers.

Cons: the meshy toe box means they aren't the best for running on the track/running fast and turning. Also, even though they 'feel' roomy in the toebox, it actually is pretty narrow. I notice my toes splaying over he edges a bit... Especially when running fast. ( so, it may be worth it to try them on in a store... Although the cheap Internet sales are hard to pass up)

Been in the 500's for 2 weeks now. They feel fast for sure. On my first run I felt like they were really encouraging a more pronounced toe-off, but it wasn't a bad thing. They weren't quite as cushy as I expected after reading reviews, but I've done 90 minute runs in them without issue. Overall I'm pretty pleased with the shoe. I've never been a minimalist guy so I'll probably give the 550's a shot after my 500's are worn out to see if I like them better. The upper is really comfortable. I don't really have anything negative to say, though I've never been a big shoe geek. Give them a try!

i am very familiar with running shoes and their differences, i used to work in a shoe store, but can someone please explain to me what exactly the differences are between each model of the puma faas shoes? how does the 250 differ from the 300, etc.?