Side by side comparison: Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 vs Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$250$269$247$202$180

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 9Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Excellent outsole grip
Highly durable for a racer
Less explosive than rivals
Firmer heel feel
Restrictive toe box

Specs

Best for3:15-4:45 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot
Weight193-223 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Stable, durable super shoe prioritizing confidence and protection over explosiveness.

Product Judgment

9.0

Elite

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$250$355$325$266$236

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 10Stability: 7Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 9Tempo: 9Race: 10Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Outstanding energy return
Lightweight and breathable
Improved comfort for racers
Limited heel durability
Minimal rearfoot stability

Specs

Best for2:30–4:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight169 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite marathon racer with explosive energy return, lightweight build, and sharp, race-focused geometry.

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