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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Weight
    2. Stack Heights
    3. External Shape
    4. Internal Shape
    5. Other Features
  5. Performance
    1. Heel Energy Return
    2. Forefoot Energy Return
    3. Heel Cushioning
    4. Forefoot Cushioning
    5. Heel Firmness
    6. Forefoot Firmness
  6. Comments

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 vs PUMA Deviate NITRO 3

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Picture
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 Picture

Variants

  • Endorphin Pro 4 (Men - US 9) (Navy/Citron)
  • Deviate NITRO 3 (Men - US 9) (Sun Stream/Sunset Glow/White)

Our Verdict

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4

PUMA Deviate NITRO 3

The Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 and the PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 both offer a similar level of cushioning, but they serve slightly different purposes. The Puma is a super trainer with a carbon plate, making it great for high-performance training, while the Saucony is a versatile super shoe primarily built for race day. Despite their similarities in cushioning, the Saucony is the better option for most runners since it is lighter, more stable, and more energetic, providing a snappier, race-ready feel. The Puma, while still capable of fast efforts, leans more toward durability and daily versatility rather than outright speed.

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

7.9
6.8

Weight  

7.7
5.9

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.2
6.5

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.3
6.6

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.7
5.9

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Right Shoe Weight Photo
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Left Shoe Weight Photo
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

214.9 g (7.58 oz)
262.1 g (9.25 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Stack Height Photo
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.3 mm
42.3 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.5 mm
31.3 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.8 mm
11.0 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
10.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 3D Model Full Shoe
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

87 mm (3.4")
83 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

74 mm (2.9")
58 mm (2.3")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
107 mm (4.2")

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 3D Model Internal
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

270 mm (10.6")
275 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width 
 

53 mm (2.1")
60 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

87 mm (3.4")
91 mm (3.6")
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Other Features Photo
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.3
6.6

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

87.3%
79.6%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.2
6.5

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

86.5%
79.4%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

7.1
7.7

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Heel Cushioning Picture
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.11 J
1.25 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

3.42 J
3.65 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

6.21 J
6.45 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.1
6.5

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

0.99 J
0.89 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

2.72 J
2.56 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

4.57 J
4.40 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

6.7
6.2

Heel Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

38.4 N/mm
33.8 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

58.0 N/mm
55.9 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

80.4 N/mm
80.6 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.8
9.0

Forefoot Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

43.6 N/mm
47.9 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

77.2 N/mm
80.2 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

121.8 N/mm
123.3 N/mm
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4

PUMA Deviate NITRO 3

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