Puma Deviate Nitro

Puma · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 80/100 based on 4 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 256 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8.4 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: NITROFOAM
  • Official Retail MSRP: €290 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • NITROFOAM midsole delivering responsive energy return
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • NITROFOAM cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces
  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point (€250)
  • Fierce competition at this price point

Expert Review Sources

  • The Running Collective : 79.3 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 8.4 mm drop and weighing 256 g, the Puma Deviate Nitro strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (256 g, a 8.4 mm drop). A smart choice for runners looking for a 8.4 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
  • OutdoorGearLab : 78.5 / 100 — « Across our race & marathon testing on road, the Puma Deviate Nitro combines long-distance underfoot protection (a 8.4 mm drop) with a breathable, secure upper. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • Solereview : 77.6 / 100 — « In Puma's race & marathon lineup, the Deviate Nitro delivers progressive forefoot flex and evenly distributed NITROFOAM compression on the mechanical test bench. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • RunRepeat : 77.6 / 100 — « A union of max cushioning and cutting-edge tech, hello PUMA Deviate Nitro! The cat is out of the bag, and this time, it didn't come to play. I found it extremely versatile and EXCELS as a daily trainer, a long-distance recovery shoe, and even a racing flat! Hats off to PUMA, this is truly a promising comeback to the running scene. »

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