It didn’t feel cushioned or particularly stable, but did the job it said it would, and performed in this type of workout. This insole falls out quite easily when taking the shoe off, and also moves around a fair bit, scrunching up in areas which gets annoying. The sole features a heartbeat design, a nod to the fact these shoes should be worn during activities which raise your heartbeat the most. Due to the upper being so thin, every movement of the toes could be seen, and gave the shoe an odd shape at the front.

Walking to the gym on a cold day, my feet were freezing, but stayed comfortably cool during workouts.I tested through a variety of activities and it performed, although not as spectacularly as its competitors from other brands.

There have already been new colorways launched since the initial shoe launch, and cover a variety of styles to suit all tastes, from bright multicolors to neon pink, to monochrome, and they look great with leisure wear and also outside of the gym. When trying them on the upper around the back of the foot foot felt rough, quite uncomfortable, and there was little padding.The Zone XT is a new range from Puma aiming to fill the gap in the market for HIIT enthusiasts, providing them with the perfect hybrid of all types of training shoe. Great if you don’t want your socks to show but not so great if your socks protect your feet from rubbing. The Puma Disperse XT 2 Mens Trainers are a great addition to your weekend wardrobe, crafted with a shaped ankle collar coupled with a classic lacing system that provides a secure fit.