PUMA Men's Fuse 2.0 Gymnastics Shoe

Product Information

The last aspect to like about the Puma Fuse 2.0 is its updates last construction. In the Puma Fuse, the midfoot and forefoot were pretty narrow and uncomfortable, and a lot of athletes and lifters didn’t really enjoy the fit of this shoe. For serious CrossFit, I could see the upper durability on the Puma Fuse 2.0 being an issue for long-term durability. This model’s durability is much better than the Puma Fuse, but I still think there could be some issues with the mesh around the midfoot on this shoe. I also like how “athletic” this shoe feels for short runs and I think it will work fine for most runs programmed in WODs. For long runs, I’d pass on this shoe due to its comfort and I’d suggest looking for something more specific for long-distance runs. I think if you’re wanting this shoe for casual HIIT workouts and athletic-style sessions, then you’ll enjoy the performance of the Fuse 2.0. They feel athletic and lightweight, and the internal midsole provides a nice “bounce” when training. Testing the Puma Fuse 2.0 for Short Runs and Daily Wear If you have additional sizing and fit questions about the Puma Fuse 2.0 or how they compare to other cross-training shoes, drop a comment below. Price Breakdown

I felt springy in this shoe and for sessions where I was doing sprints and plyometrics, I really enjoyed the “springiness” of the Puma Fuse 2.0. In the context of CrossFit, this model also performed strongly and it did a much better job with j-wrap rope climbing.The 2022 CrossFit Games start on Wednesday, Aug. 3, and run through Sunday, Aug. 7. Fans can watch the Games online via the CrossFit Games app, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Pluto TV Sports Channel. To find out how to stream the events, head here. On the market for new cross-training shoes? Try my Cross-Training Shoe Finder. This calculator pairs you with the best shoes that I’ve reviewed for your specific training needs. Who Should Invest In the Puma Fuse 2.0? For CrossFit, I enjoyed the performance of the Fuse 2.0 and you can tell it’s a better model than the original. When rope climbing, this shoe’s midfoot provides a decent level of traction and the upper has also done a good job from a durability point of view.

In the Puma Fuse 2.0, you now have a bit more upper volume, the forefoot is slightly wider, and the midfoot feels much more neutral. Basically, all of the sizing issues from the Puma Fuse have been improved slightly in the Puma Fuse 2.0. If you’re on the fence about the Puma Fuse 2.0, hopefully, this section below helps you cross-reference this model’s performance for your overall training needs.The Puma Fuse 2.0 did an exceptional job for most of my strength sessions and I think its stability will be more than enough for most lifters. For athletic-style training, I also really enjoyed this shoe’s PUMAGrip outsole and its forefoot flexibility.