In a sea of high-stack, multi-plated monster shoes, it's the Puma Propio NITRO which stands out thanks to a low-stack plate-free construction.

Surrounded by monster shoes (of which Puma makes one of the most monstrous) the Propio's 20mm stack and 4mm offset feel comparatively minimal. Whilst we're not quite back to the days of maintstream barefoot runners, the Propio offers a genuine competitor in the low-profile running market.

Lack of stack doesn't mean low on tech, indeed Puma's top NITROFOAM still gets used for the midsole, teamed with famed PUMAGRIP rubber with class-leading traction and durability.