Side by side comparison: Puma Deviate Nitro 3 vs Puma Velocity 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.

Where to Buy

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$100$158$145$118$105

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Lively, responsive ride
Excellent outsole grip
Lightweight and agile
Limited stability
Not for wide feet

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight224 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong daily trainer with a lively ride, excellent grip, and secure fit for neutral runners.

Where to Buy