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Heel Stack Height
41.4 mm
Weight
260.6 g (9.19 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
38.1 mm
Weight
279.1 g (9.84 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Saucony Hurricane 26
PUMA ForeverRun NITRO 3
The PUMA ForeverRun NITRO 3 and Saucony Hurricane 26 are stability daily trainers that provide added support and guidance for overpronators. Get the PUMA if you want the firmer, more stable, and more controlled ride. Get the Saucony if you want a lighter, softer, and much more cushioned shoe with a significantly livelier ride. It's better for long runs, and it's a more versatile shoe overall.
Variants
- Hurricane 26 (Black/Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hurricane 26 (Cadet/Black - (Men - US 9))
- ForeverRun NITRO 3 (Chambray Blue/White - (Women - US 7))
- ForeverRun NITRO 3 (Light Lavender/Inky Depths - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.6
6.6
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.4
4.4
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
6.2
Weight
6.0
5.3
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.4
6.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.0
5.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
260.6 g (9.19 oz)
279.1 g (9.84 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
41.4 mm
38.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.7 mm
30.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
7.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
112 mm (4.4")
101 mm (4.0")
Outsole Arch Width
88 mm (3.5")
82 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
125 mm (4.9")
119 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.32
2.65
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.71
3.90
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
283 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
96 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.1
9.8
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.2 mm (0.087")
1.5 mm (0.059")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.107")
0.2 mm (0.009")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.4
6.2
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.1 mm (-0.122")
-4.5 mm (-0.179")
Arch Fit: Width
9.1
7.2
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-1.7 mm (-0.065")
-4.4 mm (-0.173")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.3
8.3
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
29 mm (1.1")
30 mm (1.2")
Heel Apex Position
22.6%
25.1%
Heel Rocker Angle
23.4°
22.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.4
6.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
51 mm (2.0")
43 mm (1.7")
Toe Apex Position
63.0%
61.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.9°
21.4°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
incrediLUX
Nitrofoam
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
Unknown
Secondary Foam Name
PWRRUN
Nitrofoam
Secondary Foam Type
EVA
Unknown
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
1.8 mm (0.1")
Stretch
12.5%
12.5%
Breathability
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
5.0
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
9.4 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
22.8 hrs
Time To Dry
40.8 hrs
Water Absorption
7.6
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
41.0%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.1
4.1
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
76.4%
70.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.4
6.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
83.4%
74.1%
Heel Cushioning
8.3
7.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.63 J
3.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.98 J
9.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.03 J
17.30 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.6
7.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.70 J
4.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.55 J
7.75 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.75 J
11.18 J
Heel Firmness
6.8
7.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
39.4 N/mm
43.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
50.1 N/mm
54.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
69.0 N/mm
73.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
4.8
8.5
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
44.1 N/mm
58.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
59.4 N/mm
77.9 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
84 N/mm
109 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
6.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.00 J
6.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.71 J
6.73 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.50 J
6.55 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.33 J
6.41 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.4
5.6
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
69 N
53 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.4
4.4
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
74.6%
54.6%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.7
7.1
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
12.6 N/mm
10.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
235 N
306 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.5
6.0
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
14.0 mm
12.6 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.0 mm
20.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.5 mm
25.7 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.5
5.7
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
18.1 mm
13.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
21.9 mm
16.7 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
24.5 mm
18.8 mm
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