Side by side comparison: Puma Deviate Nitro 3 vs Puma Deviate Nitro 4

Puma Deviate Nitro 3
PumaDeviate Nitro 3

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$120$196$180$147$131

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 7Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Excellent energy return
Outstanding grip
Snug, race-ready fit
Narrow fit limits comfort
Limited stability
Moderate durability

Specs

Best for4:00–5:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight268 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

A strong, carbon-plated speed trainer with excellent energy return and a snug fit for fast training.

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Puma Deviate Nitro 4
PumaDeviate Nitro 4

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$170$219$201$164$146

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 8Race: 7Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Smooth, energetic ride
Excellent outsole traction
Versatile pace range
Upper durability concerns
Limited heel rebound
Less rearfoot support

Specs

Best for4:15–6:15 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight243–247 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Versatile carbon-plated speed trainer with smooth ride and excellent traction, but upper durability limits.

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