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

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.

Where to Buy

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.

Where to Buy