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PUMA

147 Centre St.
Brockton, MA 02402
800/662-7862
www.puma.com

All the shoes are available as of December 15, 1998, unless otherwise noted. The new early winter, '98 shoes--evaluated in our December '98 issue--are also noted by an asterisk. But not every shoe is available at every store. When weights are mentioned, they are for men's size 9. When two prices are listed, the first is the men's price. The less expensive of the prices listed is always for the women's model. Sizes listed are for men's and women's models, when applicable. When it's not, the shoe is a men's models and the sizes listed are for men.

* Signifies new early winter, '98 shoes (or updated model) that has been evaluated in the Shoe Buyer's Guide in the December, '98 issue of Runner's World.

** Signifies one of the very best shoes in a particular category.

Shoe Categories

cushioning stability trail motion control racing lightweight trainer

Shoe Categories
cushioning	stability	trail	motion control	racing	lightweight trainer

Octane: $65 cushioning The most traditional looking of Puma's training shoes (with it's retro stripe), the Octane is also one of Puma's best. Although it has a smaller Cell pad in the heel than other Puma Cell shoes, the Octane has a cushioned heel strike and a smooth ride. It's also flexible and comfortable. Sizes (m) (6.5-12, 13; (w) 5.5-10.

Cell Domain: $75 stability The Domain is a fine shoe, particularly for the runner who likes the firmness of a polyurethane midsole. The Domain features the Cell cushioning pad in the rearfoot and forefoot, but is encapsulated in a core of polyurethane which offers better durability than the other EVA-based midsoles. Sizes: (m) 6 1/2-12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.

*Cell Pulse: $75 stability Although the Pulse does have a Cell unit, it's only in the rearfoot which is where most runners need the extra cushioning. A good, basic stability shoe with a soft Cell unit. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.

*Cell Venon Alien: $85 cushioning This is the update to the Cell Venom and there's one important change. The Cell pad in the rearfoot has been altered so the walls are firmer but the core is softer. This creates greater rearfoot stability and cushioning in the center of the heel. A very good shoe for heel-strikers who also like better than average forefoot cushioning. Sizes (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 5.5-10, 11.

Cell Endura: $100 stability The Endura has the full-length Cell cushioning technology for the runner who needs extra cushioning and durability. The Cell unit is encapsulated by a polyurethane midsole. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13; (w) 5.5-10.

*Cell Temptation: $95 cushioning Rather than having a full-length Cell pad some like Puma shoes, the Temptation has separate Cell units in the forefoot and rearfoot. It's fairly stiff shoe so you have to be heavy heel-striker for it to work well for you. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13, 14; (w) 5.5-10, 11.

Trinomic Racer: $70 racing Puma has always made great fitting road-racing flats. This new, bare-to-the bones racer is a nicely cushioned one. It has the Trinomic cushioning pad in the rearfoot and a moderately cushioned midsole to make it suitable for just about road distance while still being light enough (7.6 oz.) to provide a significant weight savings. Sizes: 4-12, 13.

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Octane: $65	cushioning	The most traditional looking of Puma's training shoes (with it's retro stripe), the Octane is also one of Puma's best. Although it has a smaller Cell pad in the heel than other Puma Cell shoes, the Octane has a cushioned heel strike and a smooth ride. It's also flexible and comfortable. Sizes (m) (6.5-12, 13; (w) 5.5-10.
Cell Domain: $75	stability	The Domain is a fine shoe, particularly for the runner who likes the firmness of a polyurethane midsole. The Domain features the Cell cushioning pad in the rearfoot and forefoot, but is encapsulated in a core of polyurethane which offers better durability than the other EVA-based midsoles. Sizes: (m) 6 1/2-12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.
*Cell Pulse: $75	stability	Although the Pulse does have a Cell unit, it's only in the rearfoot which is where most runners need the extra cushioning. A good, basic stability shoe with a soft Cell unit. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.
*Cell Venon Alien: $85	cushioning	This is the update to the Cell Venom and there's one important change. The Cell pad in the rearfoot has been altered so the walls are firmer but the core is softer. This creates greater rearfoot stability and cushioning in the center of the heel. A very good shoe for heel-strikers who also like better than average forefoot cushioning. Sizes (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 5.5-10, 11.
Cell Endura: $100	stability	The Endura has the full-length Cell cushioning technology for the runner who needs extra cushioning and durability. The Cell unit is encapsulated by a polyurethane midsole. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13; (w) 5.5-10.
*Cell Temptation: $95	cushioning	Rather than having a full-length Cell pad some like Puma shoes, the Temptation has separate Cell units in the forefoot and rearfoot. It's fairly stiff shoe so you have to be heavy heel-striker for it to work well for you. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13, 14; (w) 5.5-10, 11.
Trinomic Racer: $70	racing	Puma has always made great fitting road-racing flats. This new, bare-to-the bones racer is a nicely cushioned one. It has the Trinomic cushioning pad in the rearfoot and a moderately cushioned midsole to make it suitable for just about road distance while still being light enough (7.6 oz.) to provide a significant weight savings. Sizes: 4-12, 13.