Deviate Nitro 3
PUMAPUMA

Deviate Nitro 3

Workout

Carbon-sharp turnover meets season-long durability — Deviate Nitro 3 is your lightweight, plated trainer built to go fast, go far, and go again tomorrow.

Price$160

Details

The PUMA Deviate Nitro 3 delivers the perfect balance of energetic speed and durable daily functionality, making it a standout choice for runners who want carbon-plated efficiency without sacrificing comfort. Its refreshed dual-layer midsole stacks Nitro Elite superfoam on top for softer rebound and Nitro foam below for responsive structure, creating a lively yet controlled ride across long runs, threshold workouts, and race-pace sessions. Anchoring the setup is the full-length PWRPLATE, engineered to enhance propulsion and stabilize transitions for a distinctly snappy toe-off that keeps turnover smooth when training intensity climbs.


Underfoot, the upgraded PUMAGRIP ATR outsole extends traction and durability across varied conditions, ensuring consistent grip mile after mile. Up top, the breathable mesh upper offers improved lockdown, while targeted PWRTAPEreinforcement provides supportive structure exactly where needed without adding bulk. Built to thrive through peak training blocks and everyday mileage alike, the Deviate Nitro 3 stands as a reliable, speed-ready partner with enough refinement to feel effortless from base runs to ballistic workouts.



MIDSOLE

  • NITRO foam is a nitrogen-infused foam designed to provide responsive cushioning in a lightweight package.
  • NITRO Elite foam is extremely lightweight and delivers high rebound.
  • PWRPLATE is an engineered carbon fiber plate that stabilizes the midsole while maximizing energy transfer.


OUTSOLE

  • PUMAGRIP ATR is a multi-terrain rubber that is more durable for harsh elements and terrain.


UPPER

  • Engineered mesh is well-fitting and highly breathable.
  • PWRTAPE overlays provide upper support and durability.

Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon

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Specifications

BrandPUMA
CategorySuper Trainers
Weight9.5 oz
Heel Stack44 mm
Midsole Drop10 mm
Foam TypeNITRO, NITRO ELITE
Forefoot Stack34 mm
ModelDeviate Nitro 3
UsageWorkout
StabilityNeutral
CushionHigh
FitRegular
PlateYes
Plate DescriptionCarbon Fiber Plate

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