Side by side comparison: Puma Deviate Nitro 4 vs Puma Velocity Nitro 5

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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Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$135$169$155$127$113

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 7Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent grip
Flexible natural ride
Comfortable upper
Narrow fit
Limited energy return

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight230 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Flexible daily trainer with plush comfort, excellent grip, and a secure but narrow fit.

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