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PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
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Weight
199.9 g (7.05 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
197.5 g (6.97 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Our Verdict
PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 and the PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3 are both lightweight carbon-plated super shoes, but they offer different strengths. The adidas delivers unmatched energy return and cushioning, making it a top-tier option for longer distances like the marathon. The Deviate NITRO Elite 3, on the other hand, feels even softer, which might feel a bit too plush for shorter events, but it's got a more accommodating fit, making it suitable for more foot shapes.
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))
- Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Cloud White/Core Black/Silver Mettalic - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Grey Two/Lucid Red/Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Silver Metallic/Lucid Red/Grey - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.2
8.7
Forefoot Stack Height
29.1 mm
32.5 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
8.3
8.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.2
8.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
199.9 g (7.05 oz)
197.5 g (6.97 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
39.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.1 mm
32.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
7.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
81 mm (3.2")
82 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
55 mm (2.2")
54 mm (2.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
103 mm (4.1")
118 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.07
2.08
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.54
3.63
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")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber Rods
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.6
8.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
84.8%
85.6%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.3
8.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
82.4%
87.0%
Heel Cushioning
8.0
8.1
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.43 J
4.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.00 J
9.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.40 J
14.98 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.0
7.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.84 J
5.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.68 J
8.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.94 J
11.63 J
Heel Firmness
5.0
6.1
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
48.9 N/mm
46.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
96.1 N/mm
135.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
233.3 N/mm
344.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.6
8.4
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
95.0 N/mm
105.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
190.6 N/mm
239.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
394.3 N/mm
560.0 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.3
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.88 J
7.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.73 J
7.44 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.64 J
7.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.58 J
7.28 J
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