{"id":47570,"date":"2013-03-30T22:37:41","date_gmt":"2013-03-31T02:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballfashion.org\/wordpress\/?p=47570"},"modified":"2014-03-31T11:49:48","modified_gmt":"2014-03-31T15:49:48","slug":"review-puma-bioweb-elite-trainer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballfashion.org\/wordpress\/2013\/03\/30\/review-puma-bioweb-elite-trainer\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: PUMA BioWeb Elite Trainers"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we continue our look at some the latest training footwear for the Spring of 2013, our attention turns to the newly released PUMA BioWeb Elite running shoe (available soon at\u00a0World Soccer Shop<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0soccer.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Kitbag<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n

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Over the past couple of weeks, one of our Football Fashion team members has been maintaining his soccer match fitness by wearing these beauties on his training runs and during his weightlifting regime at the gym. This is our world exclusive<\/strong> review of the PUMA BioWeb Elite.<\/p>\n

Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inspired by nature, spiders and spider webs, BioWeb is a design and tech fans dream. BioWeb Elite\u2019s overall design plays with negative space, carving into the outsole tread and minimizing materials to reduce weight, but it also features a unique element called the \u201cWebcage.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This is an engineered piece of technology that wraps around the foot in order to keep it supported during intense workouts. This is a trainer perfect for those workout enthusiasts who want to feel and look their best.<\/p>\n

Outsole: Rubber outsole with flex grooves for enhanced flexibility and a smooth, efficient stride.<\/p>\n

Midsole: Webtech \u2013 IMEVA, Flexible TPU heel wrap, provides impact protection and structured cushioning.<\/p>\n

Upper: Webcage \u2013 Breathable mesh, injected PU overlays for flexibility and support in an extremely lightweight package.<\/p>\n

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Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

The pictures do not lie. The innovative design of the PUMA BioWeb stands out even in today\u2019s world of extra colorful running shoes. Even if it came in a blackout edition, the BioWeb would look great and have you receiving the compliments that I did upon wearing them such as \u201cNice kicks!\u201d and \u201cWhere can I get those?\u201d<\/p>\n

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The shoe\u2019s designers came up with a look that is clearly based on biology. Its web is reminiscent of a series of cells while its heel counter and sole look like muscle tissue. The latter are highlighted via the use of contrasting colors from the rest of the shoe to make them really stand out. Finally, the PUMA Formstripe appears on the BioWeb\u2019s in a metallic finish. I love the sci-fi, cyborg effect this created.<\/p>\n

It won\u2019t surprise me if the PUMA BioWeb wins awards later on this year for its groundbreaking design!<\/p>\n

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Fit<\/strong><\/p>\n

The PUMA BioWeb fits true to size. My size 10 pair of them fit as I would expect a typical pair of size 10 running shoes to. However, I will note that the fit is roomy and not as snug as some of the foot-hugging shoes on the market such as the PUMA Mobium and adidas Energy Boost that we recently looked at. That said, if you want more of a glove-like, barefoot runner feel then I recommend going half a size down. The BioWeb has a little room for growth (such as when our feet change shape during impact with the ground) and will accommodate you.<\/p>\n

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On the Run<\/strong><\/p>\n

I got my feet attuned to the PUMA BioWeb by walking around in them for about three days before wearing them for running. My first run was a quick 5 K. Since then I\u2019ve logged over 15 miles in the BioWeb on asphalt, a rubberized track, treadmills and some concrete sidewalks (which I prefer to avoid). Here\u2019s what I found:<\/p>\n