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<\/a><\/p>\nSpecifications<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are the specifications of the Jamming from the team at PUMA.<\/p>\n Meet Jamming, PUMA\u2019s newest top-of-the-line running shoe. With a form-fitting evoKNIT upper and a high-tech midsole comprised of free-floating NRGY beads, your feet won\u2019t just look cool, they\u2019ll feel good too.<\/p>\n Design<\/strong><\/p>\n PUMA\u2019s designers have come good again with their brilliant design of the Jamming made up of its sock like evoKNIT upper and its NRGY bead filled outsole.<\/p>\n The Jamming comes in two colorways that are in line with today\u2019s move away from bright colored running shoes to more restrained schemes. The pair we tested was in the classy Black \/ Forest Night combination. A Forest Night \/ Black setup is also available.<\/p>\n The upper is detailed with a clever gradient effect that sees it transition from dark gray towards it top to back just above the outsole. The PUMA Formstripe on it is applied with raised rubber for a splendid yet subtle look. A similar effect is created with the lace hole enclosure system. Additional PUMA branding is included on the upper via very functional pull tabs and a small rubberized Cat logo beneath the lacing system. The pulls tabs have an eye-catching digital dotted look on them.<\/p>\n The likes of midsole of the PUMA Jamming has never been seen before. As you can see from our pictures it is see through and full of miniature beads in two colors with a semi-transparent sole below. The result sheer excellence in athletic shoe aesthetics in a way that it highlights the Jamming\u2019s most differentiating feature in a way that makes it look stunning.<\/p>\n Questions and compliments related to the Jamming from complete strangers at local running venues and the gym were the order of the day for our tester from his first time out in the kicks. The well-done design and assembly clearly get the attention of both athletes and non-athletes alike.<\/p>\n Fit<\/strong><\/p>\n The fit of the PUMA Jamming is spot on sizewise. We recommend getting in your normal shoe size. However, that\u2019s just the beginning when it comes to this all-important aspect of a training shoe! This is because of the evoKNIT upper of the Jamming.<\/p>\n Getting your feet into the Jamming involves slipping them into the upper with the help of the shoe\u2019s pull tabs. Once in your feet are held in place from at the ankle area by a ribbed section. There is also a barely noticeable heel counter for stability. The upper is comfortable, snug and has no hotspots. Our tester even tried wearing the shoe with no socks on and concluded that their only purpose would be for sweat absorption. However, given that the Jamming is formfitting athletic socks of normal or low thickness is recommended. Thicker socks get in the way of the contact between the feet and the upper and can feel overly tight and uncomfortable in this shoe.<\/p>\n The sock system of the PUMA Jamming and several other of the sportswear firm\u2019s running shoes is unique. We\u2019ve seen them use to much success in soccer shoes (such as the PUMA One and evoTOUCH). However, strangely only a few trainers have incorporated them.<\/p>\n The fit of the PUMA Jamming is completed with a flat lacing system that stays in place during even the most rigorous runs once tied. It\u2019s a nice add on to the evoKNIT upper for the first version of the Jamming. We could see the upper becoming more fitted in future incarnations of the shoe and the lacing going away.<\/p>\n Ride<\/strong><\/p>\n The PUMA Jamming offers a superb ride because of its evoKNIT upper and NRGY material sole.<\/p>\n The sole may seem little stiff at first and does require a break in period as the beads and pods that make it up adjust and mold to the shape of your feet. We found three days of wearing them for everyday purpose enough before taking them to a local track for a run.<\/p>\n Once on the move with the PUMA Jamming the first thing that is experienced is a high level of foot cushioning similar to that you\u2019d find in shoes that are tagged with the \u201cCushioned\u201d label. Needless to say, this is great for running in general particularly on concrete and asphalt surfaces that can result dreaded shin splints and hairline fractures. The sole also provides a good deal of energy return that you can actually feel. This provides some good bounce during a run and is great for sprinting.<\/p>\n The evoKNIT upper does its part when you\u2019re running in the Jamming as well. It comfortably wraps your feet like a glove and keeps them in place along the way. If it could be removed and washed they would make the shoe wearable without socks.<\/p>\n Ventilation<\/strong><\/p>\n PUMA\u2019s evoKNIT fabric first made its appearance as a shoe upper a year and a half ago. The firm has gone on to use the high-tech thermoregulation material for several of its professional grade soccer jerseys including the 2018\/19 Borussia Dortmund<\/a> and Uruguay<\/a> kits.<\/p>\n Improved since its introduction, the evoKNIT fabric on the PUMA Jamming not only looks wonderful but does a fantastic job and keeping your feet cool throughout any given run. Similar to a high-end soccer shirt, it pulls any sweat and quickly dissipates any sweat that makes it way from your socks to the upper. The result is a pair of well ventilated, dry feet even when running on hot days.<\/p>\n In the Gym<\/strong><\/p>\n The PUMA Jamming\u2019s stability and support make it a good cross training shoe at the gym. We tried it for some of our workouts including those that included plyometric, traditional weightlifting, kettlebell, TRX suspension training and battling rope action. The shoe worked well across the board in the gym and could be substituted for a cross trainer without a second thought. The only moves that we\u2019d avoid using it for at the gym are heavy deadlifts and squats for which flatter, less cushioned soles are best suited.<\/p>\n\n
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