RunningProductReviews review PUMA FAAS 1000, by www.runningproductreviews.com

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The Faas series is about lighter solutions for running. The 1000 is the brawniest of the Faas shoes, designed with maximum Faas cushioning and a touch of stability. The upper is closed mesh with welded as well as traditional overlays, no-sew in the front to keep things smooth, while the lacing incorporates into the midfoot overlays, to keep the foot secured over the midsole.

The midsole is a beefy version of Faas foam designed to hold its shape while providing protection for the foot, and as a result, the ride is quite plush. The outersole is carbon rubber, limited to the heel, toe, and medial forefoot, providing traction and durability in the highest wear areas without tipping the scale too much. The bottom line is that the Faas 1000 is the most substantial shoe available in the Faas shoe lineup, and a good choice for fans of the Puma fit, feel, and ride.

Testers:“Snugged up well for a good fit. Pretty cushy and quite stable. I don’t run a ton of miles, but it handled my runs great”

Sizes: Men 7-12,13,14; Women 5-12
Weight: 11.7 oz. (men’s size 11); 9.3 oz. (women’s size 8)
Shape: semi-curved
Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board
Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation

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Author

Larry Eder

Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys.

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