Find Your Stride

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.
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.
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PUMA Super Shoe
Cushion
High
Weight(oz)
6
Plate
Yes
Midsole Drop(mm)
8
Stack Height(mm)
39
Price
$300

Saucony Super Shoe
Cushion
High
Weight(oz)
7.6
Plate
Yes
Midsole Drop(mm)
8
Stack Height(mm)
39
Price
$240

Adidas Super Shoe
Cushion
High
Weight(oz)
7.1
Plate
No
Midsole Drop(mm)
6
Stack Height(mm)
39
Price
$250

Hoka Super Shoe
Cushion
High
Weight(oz)
7.4
Plate
Yes
Midsole Drop(mm)
7
Stack Height(mm)
40
Price
$250