Gear Review: Puma Ignite

I think we can all agree that treadmill running is kinda awful. I mean, there’s a reason we call it the Dread Mill.

But what if you were to run on one outside?

And what if that “outside” was in the middle of Times Square?

You’d be into it, right?

So when I was given the opportunity to run on a treadmill in the middle of Times Square in order to try a new pair of kicks, well, I jumped at the chance.

Puma, a brand I don’t have much experience with, launched its newest running sneaker, the Puma Ignite to much fanfare!

Picture this, something like 25 treadmills, a DJ, loud music, huge crowds (I did saw Times Square) and some purple and pink sneaks.

I’ll be honest, I wasn’t psyched about the color scheme but when I slipped them on and started to run, I quickly forgot about the colors.

It was as if I was running in slippers, that’s how comfortable these kicks were.

According to Puma, the Ignite “features its most responsive foam ever.  You put the energy in and the Puma Ignite gives it back.”

Here’s what I can tell you from a tech perspective:
1.  ENERGY RETURN – Full length IGNITE FOAM midsole’s PU blend offers high rebound cushioning
2.  STEP-IN COMFORT – IGNITE FOAM provides instant comfort where you need it most
3.  LONG-LASTING PERFORMANCE – ForEverFoam is used in the heel to disperse impact and provide extra durability

I’m looking forward to a long run in these kicks, I can easily see myself running a 13.1 in my new purple and pink kicks.

This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of PUMA.