Our verdict

Much like the rest of PUMA’s models featuring the RS cushioning, we verified that the RS-X is a head-turner, thanks to its playful hues and multiple panelings of different materials. Its silhouette also wooed us, thanks to the shoe's organized chaotic design. The RS-X's Running System cushioning ensured comfort no matter how many hours we spent on our feet.

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  • Retro charm
  • Numerous vivid colorways
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  • Reasonably priced

Кросівки puma Scuderia rs-fast trainers Cons

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  • Stiff forefoot

Audience verdict

89
Good!

Who should buy

With its hues ranging from straightforward duotone to multicoloured splashes, there is an RS-X for every individual. We believe that it's the right puma Scuderia footgear for you if:

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puma Scuderia RS-X review

Who should NOT buy

The only major problem with the puma Scuderia RS-X is that it's heavy. Of course, it comes with a heavily cushioned and chunky platform but some people may be willing to give up a few millimetres in return for a lighter sneaker.

If you are okay with a slightly lower sole but notably lighter weight, check out retro silhouettes like the New Balance 530 and the Adidas Ozweego.

puma Scuderia RS-X lab test

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Heel stack

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Based on our calliper measurement, the heel stack (insole and outsole included) of the RS-X is a whopping 39.9 mm thick! It is nearly half an inch taller than average!

We can even say that this puma Scuderia is on the verge of platform trainers.

puma Scuderia RS-X Heel stack
Test results
RS-X 39.9 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

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With our calliper showing 22.7 mm, it is notably taller than the average. Needless to say, we felt pretty high off the ground wearing this puma Scuderia shoe.

puma Scuderia RS-X Forefoot stack
Test results
RS-X 22.7 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

If you enjoy the feeling of massive cushioning beneath your heel, the puma Scuderia RS-X should feel right at home.

Given the difference in its stack heights, the RS-X elevates your heel as much as 17.2 mm above the toes. This is one of the highest drops we've ever seen in a sneaker.

puma Scuderia RS-X Drop

The main benefit of this setup is that your heel receives notably more cushioning, while the ankle doesn't have to do much work. But this is a matter of personal preference, of course, as some people do like more natural-feeling kicks with a lower drop (i.e. Adidas Gazelle at 8.3 mm).

Test results
RS-X 17.2 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

From the look of it, the puma Scuderia RS-X appears to be very firm and rigid. Oh how delighted we were to find out that it's not true!

On foot, this sneaker actually felt quite bouncy! Which means there was enough softness to it to compress.

Indeed, our durometer showed that the shoe's foam comes in at 15.6 HA which is 100% softer than trainers on average!

puma Scuderia RS-X Midsole softness

Test results
RS-X 15.6 HA
Average 29.0 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 75 trainers
Number of shoes
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

Insole thickness

puma Scuderia decided to turn the cushioning volume to the max by inserting an 8-mm insole! Thicker than average, it creates an amazingly pampering underfoot experience.

It's not every day that we see orthotic elements in a stock insole! Bravo, PUMA!

puma Scuderia RS-X Insole thickness
Test results
RS-X 8.0 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

puma Scuderia RS-X is true to size (18 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 trainers
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Our wear tests showed that the puma Scuderia RS-X has a perfect medium-width fit and our lab measurements confirmed it.

Taking a gel replica out of the shoe, we measured its widest area at 92.2 mm. Exactly the same as the average of D medium trainers.

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Test results
RS-X 92.2 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 74 trainers
Number of shoes
85.4 mm
Жіночі кросівки puma Scuderia cali remix white 36-37-38-39-40
96.8 mm

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The taper angle is also very mild in the shoe's toebox. Putting a calliper at the big toe mark returned a slightly wider than average reading of 69.6 mm.

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Test results
RS-X 69.6 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 74 trainers
Number of shoes
63.9 mm
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74.1 mm

Toebox height

A standard toebox height of 27.3 mm concluded the shoe's medium fit.

puma Scuderia RS-X Toebox height
Test results
RS-X 27.3 mm
Average 27.7 mm
Compared to 74 trainers
Number of shoes
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

If you are worried about feeling unstable wearing such a high platform, don't be!

puma Scuderia took care of this by adding enough torsional rigidity and width to the platform. Never once did we feel concerned about rolling our ankles in the RS-X.

Torsional rigidity

Twisting the puma Scuderia RS-X sideways wasn't so easy! On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the stiffest, we would rate this sneaker as 4. That is stiffer than the average of casual trainers.

We really appreciated the way puma Scuderia managed to fuse soft cushioning with side-to-side stiffness in the RS-X.

Test results
RS-X 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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Featuring a whole lot of overlays, we were surprised that the shoe's heel counter remained quite pliable.

With 5 being the stiffest, we rated the RS-X's heel counter stiffness as only 2. It is more flexible than average.

But we didn't feel like the ankle hold was negatively affected by that. Nor did we experience any heel slippage in this puma Scuderia shoe.

Test results
RS-X 2
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
1
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5

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Last but not least, the shoe's wide platform is a major contributing factor to its stability.

Even before measuring the RS-X, we could see that it was among the widest platforms we've ever got our hands on.

In the widest part of the forefoot, our calliper showed 116.1 mm which is significantly wider than average.

puma Scuderia RS-X Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
RS-X 116.1 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
95.1 mm
Marca denominativa puma Scuderia en el mostrador
121.0 mm

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With the widest part of the sole showing 94.7 mm, the RS-X is only second to the Adidas Ozweego (98.9 mm)!

puma Scuderia RS-X Midsole width in the heel
Test results
RS-X 94.7 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
67.7 mm
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103.1 mm

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Of course, we couldn't expect the puma Scuderia RS-X to bend like an acrobat given how much is going on in its base.

Using a force gauge, we measured that it took 26.5N to bend this puma Scuderia sneaker to a 90-degree angle. That is 40% more than it takes an average sneaker.

Test results
RS-X 26.5N
Average 23.4N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
5.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
51.8N

Weight

The puma Scuderia RS-X is a hefty one, no doubt about that.

puma Scuderia RS-X style

Putting it on our scale, we got 16 oz (455g) in a men's US size 9. This is more than 2 ounces heavier than trainers on average.

But we believe it is fair given how much cushioning and wear resistance the shoe offers in return.

puma Scuderia RS-X Weight
Test results
RS-X 16.05 oz (455g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

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Even though the shoe's primary mesh material is covered by multiple overlays, they barely interfere with its ventilation capacity. Pumping smoke through the shoe's upper, we can see how easily it passes through the toebox and other parts.

On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the most breathable, we can readily give the puma Scuderia RS-X a 4.

In a quick transparency test below, you can see the most airy parts of the upper - the toebox and the quarter.

Using a microscope, we also took a closer look at the mesh itself. As you can see, it is quite porous, allowing lots of air in and out.

puma Scuderia RS-X microscope

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Test results
RS-X 4
Average 3
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Adding a protective overlay around delicate mesh was a good idea to prolong the shoe's shelf life.

Equipped with a Dremel, we tested out how the toebox holds up against wear and tear. Applying a consistent speed (10K RPM) and force (3.2N), we were pleasantly surprised with the resistance of that synthetic overlay. It definitely saved the mesh from being completely torn apart.

This allows us to rate the toebox's durability with a decent score of 3 out of 5.

puma Scuderia RS-X Toebox durability

Test results
RS-X 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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The shoe's interior collar lining is much more exposed in that regard. Made of soft textile, it wasn't able to resist the Dreme so well.

Having applied the tool for only 4 seconds at a moderate speed (5K RPM), the damage was tangible enough to lower its durability rating to 2/5.

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Test results
RS-X 2
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
1
puma Scuderia s Basket Heart
5

Outsole hardness

Looks like we're dealing with a pretty sturdy outsole here on the puma Scuderia RS-X.

Using our durometer to check the firmness of the rubber on the RS-X, we got a reading of 86.8 HC. This is harder than average and leads us to expect a little more from the outsole durability.

puma Scuderia RS-X Outsole hardness
Test results
RS-X 86.8 HC
Average 85.7 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

And this puma Scuderia sneaker didn't disappoint. Surviving the long 22 seconds of Dremel drilling at a high speed of 10K RPM, the amount of outsole damage was smaller than average!

We measured the depth of the dent with the help of a tread gauge. At 0.8 mm, the RS-X makes it into the more durable range of trainers.

puma Scuderia RS-X Outsole durability
Test results
RS-X 0.8 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

And if you still have any doubts, let us dispel them by saying that the RS-X has one of the thickest outsoles among trainers!

Using a calliper, we measured the rubber layer at 6.5 mm. It is thicker than in most low-top trainers. Considering its hardness too, this outsole can take a lot of beating up.

puma Scuderia RS-X Outsole thickness
Test results
RS-X 6.5 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

This puma Scuderia sneaker features a variety of traction patterns on the outsole. We felt pretty secure in all urban conditions but wouldn't recommend getting this shoe into mud or slush. You most likely wouldn't want to anyway.

puma Scuderia RS-X Lug depth

Reflective elements

None of the RS-X's elements are reflective in the dark.

puma Scuderia RS-X Reflective elements
Test results
RS-X No

Tongue padding

Actually, the tongue is pretty generously padded on this puma Scuderia shoe. With our calliper showing 11.1 mm, it turns out to be almost twice as thick as the average.

puma Scuderia RS-X Tongue padding
Test results
RS-X 11.1 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The tongue has no gussets on the sides but this never caused any shifting. We found it to be thick and wide enough to remain in place.

puma Scuderia RS-X Tongue: gusset type
Test results
RS-X None

Heel tab

There are two finger loops on the puma Scuderia RS-X: one on the tongue and one on the heel counter. Both are very well integrated into the shoe's overall design and don't feel out of place at all.

puma Scuderia RS-X Heel tab

We found them pretty handy for slipping into the sneaker as well as adjusting the tongue on the go.

puma Scuderia RS-X pull tab

Test results
RS-X Finger loop

Removable insole

The shoe's default insole is removable. But given its comfort and arch support, we don't even think there is a need for that!

puma Scuderia RS-X Removable insole
Test results
RS-X Yes

Background

The first model to carry the puma Scuderia RS cushioning technology was the RS 100, which was released in 1986.

Following in the footsteps of the RS100 was the RS-Computer Chip. It was the first shoe to have a built-in computer chip at the heel that could gather the wearer’s running distance over a period of time. It, too, calculated the caloric cost of running (basically, today’s Fitbit).

In early 2018, puma Scuderia revived the RS cushioning technology with the launch of the reawakened RS-0, along with the modernised versions of the puma Scuderia S-100 and puma Scuderia RS-350.

To continue paying homage to the revolutionary technology, puma Scuderia dropped the RS-X series in late 2018. It's a natural fit for PUMA’s Futro marketing campaign—a selection of future and retro trainers.

puma Scuderia RS-X silhouette