Puma Deviate Pure Nitro
A plate-free, PEBA-based lightweight trainer built to chase the Adidas Adizero Evo SL at a lower price. At roughly 7.6 oz over a 38 mm heel it disappears on daily miles and strides, though reviewers found the foam flatter than its specs suggest. Buy it for the weight, fit, and grip rather than for propulsion at hard paces.
Reach for the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro for everyday training miles and tempo days and intervals. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Race-shoe weight for $150
- Comfortable true-to-size upper with roomy toe box
- Excellent PumaGrip outsole
- Midsole lacks bounce and pop
- Not propulsive during faster workouts
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