Side by side comparison: Puma Deviate Pure Nitro vs Saucony Endorphin Azura

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$180$162$149$122$108

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Lightweight construction
Durable outsole
Stable neutral ride
Snug toe box
Muted energy return

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight220 g (men's US 9)
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight, stable daily trainer with durable outsole and snug fit; less lively than rivals.

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Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$170$156$128$114

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Energetic, stable ride
Lightweight for category
Secure, supportive upper
Limited outsole grip wet
Firm for recovery runs
Narrow toe box

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight240 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight, stable daily trainer with energetic ride; excels at steady and tempo runs.

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