PUMA Women’s Smash WNS V2

From the first look, you can see that Puma Smash WNS V2 is a great example of urban style shoes. Definitely not a model of running shoes. Instead, it is a great representation of what a casual, every-day walking shoe should look like. It was designed for Lifestyle.

You can perfectly combine it with a sporty skirt, the same as with blue jeans. That was actually our case while taking photos for this review. Well, you may make your own opinion now. We made a small summary of the attributes of these Puma shoes and put it together with the pictures. So keep reading if you are considering these shoes as your next model!

Just basic looks?

We will describe the black version of these shoes. First being said, whether they look too basic…. That is a matter of personal opinion. Although Puma Smash WNS V2 offers only well-known colours such as black, white or light-brown, the material is what matters in this case. The upper is made of harder, from touch better-quality black leather. The parts of the upper are well connected by black seams. Thus, the overall impression is that you actually got a properly well-made model. The white Puma logo on the side and the back of the shoes is small but very decent. 

Comfort 

When you are about to buy casual sport sneakers, you most likely expect them to be slightly uncomfortable. Or at least less comfortable than proper running shoes. Imagine comparing Puma Smash WNS V2 with for example Saucony Endorphin Speed or Hoka One One Bondi 7. As for walking or running itself, that is a completely different story… Our tester had these shoes for the first couple of days and the first few days she said they were quite uncomfortable in the back. Where the heel was touching the shoe as she walked, the graze on the left heel appeared. It disappeared after breaking into the shoes after a few weeks. 

How they feel inside

In contrast to what has been said before, Puma Smash WNS L2 are extremely padded. You will find robust padding around the ankles. That makes you feel they are high quality shoes. Not a thing that you might expect from a casual model like this one. Most commonly they are plain without any additional material inside. And also flat. That also doesn’t apply for these shoes. Puma Smash WNS L2 are well-shaped inside. The SOFTFOAM+ insoles are spongy, soft and removable. That is a good advantage because our tester got the shoes in the US size 8.5 (6 UK, EU 39) and removed the insoles in the break-in period. Simply because the shoes felt a bit too narrow to her. 

Other than that…

The laces are long, black and flat. Our tester appreciated that they never came untied. We also put PUMA Smash WNS V2 on a scale and in the US size 8.5 (UK 6, EU 39), they weigh exactly 299 grams. That is a bit heavier but still not a big deal. If you plan to wear these shoes for every-day occasions, you will easily get used to it. The weight is higher because of the upper leather material and the outsoles that are made of heavy rubber. 

You will appreciate these shoes especially if you want a neutral look that goes perfectly with jeans and for every-day wear. Or if you are a girl that likes something sporty and doesn’t  want to spend a whole day by searching for an ideal combination of colours. 

Guys, if you like these PUMA Women’s Smash WNS V2 as well, don´t be desperate! There is a man´s variant on the market as well.