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Puma Velocity Nitro 5vsSaucony Ride 19

The Puma Velocity Nitro 5 and Saucony Ride 19 score 79% on spec similarity. Going from the Puma Velocity Nitro 5 to the Saucony Ride 19: 1 mm more heel stack, with the same drop.

Side by side

The Δ column is the Saucony Ride 19 minus the Puma Velocity Nitro 5. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

Puma Velocity Nitro 5 vs Saucony Ride 19 specifications
SpecPuma Velocity Nitro 5Saucony Ride 19Δ
Heel stack35 mm36 mm+1mm
Forefoot stack27 mm28 mm+1mm
Drop8 mm8 mm±0mm
Weight230 g——
RRP (GBP)£110£140+£30
CategoryDaily trainerDaily trainersame
SupportNeutralNeutralsame
SurfaceRoadRoadsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
Puma Velocity Nitro 5

if you want:

  • a lower heel stack (35 vs 36 mm)
  • a lower RRP (£110 vs £140)
Pick the
Saucony Ride 19

if you want:

  • more heel stack (36 vs 35 mm)
FAQ FAQ

Puma Velocity Nitro 5 vs Saucony Ride 19: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which has more cushioning stack, the Puma Velocity Nitro 5 or the Saucony Ride 19?

The Saucony Ride 19, with 36 mm of heel stack vs 35 mm, 1 mm more. Forefoot stack: 27 mm for the Puma Velocity Nitro 5 and 28 mm for the Saucony Ride 19.

What's the drop difference between the Puma Velocity Nitro 5 and the Saucony Ride 19?

None: both have an 8 mm heel-to-toe drop.

Which is cheaper, the Puma Velocity Nitro 5 or the Saucony Ride 19?

The Puma Velocity Nitro 5 has the lower UK RRP: £110 vs £140. Retailer prices can differ from RRP.

How similar are the Puma Velocity Nitro 5 and the Saucony Ride 19?

They score 79% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.