PUMADeviate Nitro Elite 4
All the speed of PUMA's race-day tech, none of the intimidation. The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is a serious carbon racer that actually feels approachable from the first stride.
Details
Carbon plate racers have a reputation for being unforgiving — aggressive geometry, a steep learning curve, and a ride that punishes anything less than perfect form. The PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 4 takes a different approach. It packs the same NITROFOAM ELITE superfoam found in the Fast-R 3 and pairs it with steadier, more accessible geometries that make elite-level energy return available to a much wider range of runners.
The midsole is the centerpiece. Modified durometers of NITROFOAM ELITE are tuned specifically for this shoe, working alongside a revised carbon PWRPLATE to maximize propulsion and efficiency without the twitchy, unstable feeling that some aggressive racers carry. It's a setup designed to feel fast and purposeful without demanding that you run a sub-3 marathon to get the most out of it.
The ULTRAWEAVE upper is lightweight and premium, reinforced with PWRTAPE through the midfoot for a snug, reliable lockdown that still allows enough room in the toe box to stay comfortable across race distance. A slight rearrangement of PUMAGRIP rubber on the outsole keeps traction confident on road surfaces. For runners who want to step up to a true race day shoe without making the jump to the Fast-R's more aggressive platform, the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is the most logical next step in PUMA's lineup.
MIDSOLE
- NITROFOAM™ ELITE is nitrogen-infused superfoam technology that's lightweight and ultra-responsive.
- PWRPLATE is a carbon fiber plate with adjusted geometries for maximum energy return and running efficiency.
OUTSOLE
- PUMAGRIP rubber offers durable traction on any surface.
UPPER
- ULTRAWEAVE + PWRTAPE provides a lightweight and breathable race fit.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 4 compares with 33 current Super Shoes shoes tracked by Cadence.
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
- Notably light for category
- Stack
- Notably low for category
- Price
- Typical price for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Super Shoes
Compared With Super Shoes
| Metric | Deviate Nitro Elite 4 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 6oz | 7oz | Lighter (30th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 38mm | 40mm | Lower (24th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 30mm | 34mm | Lower (23rd percentile) |
| Drop | 8mm | 6mm | Higher (86th percentile) |
| Price | $250 | $250 | Typical range (44th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- At 6 oz, its listed weight is 1.0 oz below the median of the 33 current Super Shoes shoes in the Cadence database (7 oz).
- Its 30mm forefoot stack is 4.0mm below the current Super Shoes median of 34mm (n=33).
- Its 38mm heel stack is 2.0mm below the current Super Shoes median of 40mm (n=33).
