Side by side comparison: Puma Deviate Nitro 3 vs Salomon Spectur 2

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

Salomon Spectur 2
SalomonSpectur 2

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

7.5

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

No price data

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 6Tempo: 8Race: 5Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Stable ride
Reliable wet traction
Standard fit
Average energy return
Limited breathability
Moderate upper durability

Specs

Best for4:15-5:30 min/km
Drop11 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot
Weight258 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Stable, smooth speed trainer for uptempo runs; average energy return and breathability limit appeal.