Puma Deviate Nitro 4

Puma · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 88/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 247 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 7 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: NITROFOAM
  • Official Retail MSRP: €290 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Standout lightweight build for its category (247 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point (€250)

Expert Review Sources

  • The Running Collective : 98.7 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 7 mm drop and weighing 247 g, the Puma Deviate Nitro 4 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (247 g, a 7 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • Running Lab : 90.3 / 100 — « Across our race & marathon testing on road, the Puma Deviate Nitro 4 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (247 g, a 7 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €290. »
  • RunRepeat : 85.6 / 100 — « We think the PUMA Deviate Nitro 4 succeeds because it stays true to its identity instead of chasing the oversized super trainer trend dominating today’s market. We were impressed by the excellent traction and the naturally agile ride, which feels both smooth and exciting underfoot. We also appreciated the noticeable weight reduction compared to its predecessor. Still, our lab testing revealed that the heel lacks the same energetic rebound as the forefoot, and the weak upper durability remains the biggest drawback of this otherwise nice update. »

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