The Deviate Nitro Elite is a neutral road running shoe family that uses NITRO and NITRO Elite technology by PUMA. This is the original product in the family.
It has a breathable construction, carbon fiber plate and orthotic friendly design, and was released in 2021. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 2.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 81%. This puts it rated just above the median rating of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar |
released | ReleasedApr 2021 | Jun 2023 | Oct 2022 | Jun 2022 | Feb 2023 | Aug 2021 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 190 g W: 162 g | M: 230 g W: 204 g | 210 g | 190 g | 196 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot28 mm | 28 mm | 31 mm | 27 mm | 30 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 9 mm | 4 mm | |
Heel | Heel36 mm | 36 mm | 39 mm | 36 mm | 34 mm | |
Usages | UsagesCompetitionRacing | CompetitionRacing | Daily runningRacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training |
Brand | BrandPUMA | On | Saucony | ASICS | PUMA | Skechers |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweightMaximalist | LightweightMaximalist | LightweightMaximalist | LightweightMaximalist | Maximalist | LightweightLow dropMaximalist |
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | TechsPUMA NITROPUMA NITRO Elite | Saucony RunShield | PUMA NITROPUMA NITRO Elite | |||
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Water repellentWaterproof | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | SustainableVegan Ⓥ | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Road (+1264) |
Usages | Competition (+75)Racing (+181) |
Brand | PUMA (+44) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1458) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1435) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+896)Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1383) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+390)Maximalist (+441) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+788)Narrow toe box (+223) |
Features | Breathable (+958)Carbon fiber plate (+77)Orthotic friendly (+218) |
Materials | Mesh (+821)Reflective (+106) |
Techs | PUMA NITRO (+12)PUMA NITRO Elite (+3) |
Events | 10k (+673)Half marathon (+673)Marathon (+673) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | Elite | |
Released | Apr 2021 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 190 g W: 162 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 8 mm | |
Heel | 36 mm | |
Forefoot | 28 mm |