Puma Deviate Nitro 2

Puma · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 85/100 based on 4 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 227 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 5.6 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: NITROFOAM
  • Official Retail MSRP: €160 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Standout lightweight build for its category (227 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Well-controlled weight (227 g) that stays effortless over long miles

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces

Expert Review Sources

  • Running Lab : 88.3 / 100 — « In Puma's race & marathon lineup, the Deviate Nitro 2 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (227 g, a 5.6 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €160. »
  • Solereview : 84.8 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 5.6 mm drop and weighing 227 g, the Puma Deviate Nitro 2 shows strong torsional stability and consistent impact attenuation in lab testing (227 g, a 5.6 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • OutdoorGearLab : 84.2 / 100 — « Pairing Puma's NITROFOAM platform with a 5.6 mm drop, the Deviate Nitro 2 combines long-distance underfoot protection (a 5.6 mm drop) with a breathable, secure upper. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €160. »
  • RunRepeat : 84.6 / 100 — « The PUMA Deviate Nitro is back with a significant update that makes an already great shoe even better. It’s really comfortable, which is not always the case for carbon-plated shoes, and it’s extremely versatile. As a result, we have a real do-it-all companion to take on the road for every run, not to mention the quality-price ratio, which basically makes it a no-brainer. »

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