Combining the company’s bouncy, polyurethane foam in the heel with a patch of rubber in the outsole that snaps back when stretched, the Speed 600 delivers a snappy ride. For the most part, however, testers reported it performed well as a moderately cushioned, fairly stable middle-of-the-road trainer. Women praised the fit of their version, which has a relatively wider forefoot than the men’s. They also gave it better overall marks, calling out the comfort of the well-padded upper and the balance of cushion and support.
All the Stats You Need!
- Weight: Very Heavy | 9 oz
- Heel-To-Toe-Drop: High | 9.2 mm
- Heel Height: Moderate | 31.1 mm
- Heel Cushioning: Firm
- Forefoot Height: Moderate | 21.9 mm
- Forefoot Cushioning: Moderate
- Flexibility: Stiff
- Stability Features: Some
- Energy Return: Least
We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness [everything that sits between your foot and the road], how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.
If there is one thing Puma doesn’t do, it’s design boring shoes. The latest Ignite Speed 600 is another case in point, providing a turquoise outer [atomic-blue according to Puma], supported by a bright orange Ignite liner round the edge of the white sole.
The iconic Puma formstrip on the side might be grey, but it’s reflective, providing a helpful bit of visibility when running in the dark. The shoe is comfortable with very little lateral movement on the heel and midsole, although the toe box is pretty much open and free. It’s not a ‘hot’ shoe, with the breathable mesh used for the uppers.
Personally I would have preferred the laces just a tad longer, but luckily the tongue is fastened up 2/3rd of the way out, so it doesn’t slide off to the sides. In general Puma’s EverFit+ technology kept the shoe fitted comfortably yet securely.
The Ignite Speed 600 shoes provide mid-level support, with Puma noting “just enough cushioning for the everyday runner.” The sole is a fair amount thicker than on the company’s ‘faster’ running shoes such as the Speed 300 IGNITE or Ignite V2, with the shoes having a fairly similar look about them.
On the road my general impression was that the Speed 600 Ignites are comfortable, but I did run into a problem in regards to the heel. With my tendency to overpronate and striking the road quite hard, after a few days I felt the cushioning was not supportive enough for my type of running. For most other runners, the Speed 600 Ignites should be a decent training shoe if you’re not logging the long miles. The fact that they’re also rather stylish makes them a pleasant daily wear if you’re going to use them off the road too.
Combining the company’s bouncy, polyurethane foam in the heel with a patch of rubber in the outsole that snaps back when stretched, the Speed 600 delivers a snappy ride. For the most part, however, testers reported it performed well as a moderately cushioned, fairly stable middle-of-the-road trainer. Women praised the fit of their version, which has a relatively wider forefoot than the men’s. They also gave it better overall marks, calling out the comfort of the well-padded upper and the balance of cushion and support.
All the Stats You Need!
- Weight: Heavy | 10.9 oz
- Heel-To-Toe-Drop: High | 11.0 mm
- Heel Height: High | 33.8 mm
- Heel Cushioning: Soft
- Forefoot Height: Moderate | 22.8 mm
- Forefoot Cushioning: Moderate
- Flexibility: Stiff
- Stability Features: Some
- Energy Return: Least
We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness [everything that sits between your foot and the road], how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.
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How much does a Puma Speed 600 weight?
Product description Puma Speed 600 2 Running Shoes Propel faster with PROPLATE for a smoother toe-off, and stay grounded with our SPEEDTRACTION outsole for maximum grip and traction. Specifications: - WEIGHT: 292 grams/ 10.2oz.