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PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3 vs PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
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PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
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Weight199.9 g (7.05 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop10.1 mm
PlateCarbon Fiber
Weight262.1 g (9.25 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop11.0 mm
PlateCarbon Fiber
Variants
- Deviate NITRO Elite 3 (Glowing Red/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO Elite 3 (Glowing Red/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO Elite 3 (Pure Magenta/Yellow Alert - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO Elite 3 (Pure Magenta/Yellow Alert - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO Elite 3 (Sun Stream/Sunset Glow - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/Sun Stream - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/Sunset Glow/Sun Stream - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/White/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Cool Weather/Blue Crystal/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Cool Weather/Yellow Alert - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Crystal/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Glowing Red/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Glowing Red/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Lapis Lazuli/Sunset Glow - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Pale Plum/Midnight Plum/Sun Stream - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Peaceful Blue/Glowing Red - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Peaceful Blue/Glowing Red - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Sun Stream/Sunset Glow/White - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (White/Glowing Red - (Women - US 7))
Our Verdict
PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
The PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3 and the PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 cater to different types of runs despite their shared lineup. The Deviate NITRO 3 is a versatile tempo trainer, well-suited for daily miles and structured workouts, and features a firmer ride. In contrast, the Deviate NITRO Elite 3 is lighter, snappier, and more race-tuned, thanks to its full-length NITROFOAM ELITE midsole and more aggressive geometry. It's built for race-day speed, offering a more responsive and energetic feel with each stride. While the NITRO 3 can handle a variety of paces and is better for training durability, the Elite 3 is clearly the more performance-oriented option.
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.1
6.8
Weight
8.3
5.9
Forefoot Energy Return
8.2
6.5
Heel Energy Return
8.4
6.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.3
5.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
199.9 g (7.05 oz)
262.1 g (9.25 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
42.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.1 mm
31.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
11.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
81 mm (3.2")
83 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
55 mm (2.2")
58 mm (2.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
103 mm (4.1")
107 mm (4.2")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.4
6.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
88.3%
79.6%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.2
6.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
86.8%
79.4%
Heel Cushioning
8.1
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.19 J
1.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
4.03 J
3.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
7.12 J
6.45 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.7
6.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.93 J
0.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.95 J
2.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.22 J
4.40 J
Heel Firmness
5.4
6.2
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
36.1 N/mm
33.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
47.1 N/mm
55.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
72.0 N/mm
80.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.2
9.0
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
47.4 N/mm
47.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
66.2 N/mm
80.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
98.9 N/mm
123.3 N/mm
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