PUMADeviate Nitro 3
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.
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
Cadence Database Analysis
How the PUMA Deviate Nitro 3 compares with 15 current Super Trainers / Workout shoes tracked by Cadence.
This archived model is compared with currently active shoes in the Cadence database.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Slightly heavy for category
- Stack
- Slightly high for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Super Trainers / Workout
Compared With Super Trainers / Workout
| Metric | Deviate Nitro 3 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 9.5oz | 9oz | Heavier |
| Heel stack | 44mm | 40mm | Higher |
| Forefoot stack | 34mm | 32mm | Higher |
| Drop | 10mm | 7mm | Higher |
| Price | $160 | $180 | Lower range |
What Stands Out
- Its 10mm midsole drop is 3.0mm above the current Super Trainers / Workout median of 7mm (n=15).
- At $160, its price sits $20 below the median of the 15 current Super Trainers / Workout shoes in the Cadence database ($180).
- Its 44mm heel stack is 4.0mm above the current Super Trainers / Workout median of 40mm (n=15).
