Side by side comparison: Nike Alphafly 3 vs Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3

Product Judgment

9.2

Elite

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$200$358$328$268$239

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 10Stability: 8Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 10

Run Fitness

Daily: 3Long: 8Tempo: 10Race: 10Recovery: 2

Pros & Cons

Elite energy return
Lightweight for stack
Smooth, aggressive ride
Outsole durability concerns
Fit may feel snug
Limited wet traction

Specs

Best for2:30–4:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight198 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite marathon racer with top-tier energy return and aggressive ride, best for fast race efforts.

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Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$220$282$259$212$188

Reasonable

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 10Stability: 6Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 6Tempo: 10Race: 9Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Elite energy return
Lightweight construction
Outstanding traction
Stiff ride over long distances
Limited stability
Tapered toe box

Specs

Best for2:45–4:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight194 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Aggressive, elite-level racing shoe with top-tier energy return and traction for fast efforts.

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