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adidas Adizero Evo SL vs PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesBreathabilityTime-To-DryWater AbsorptionOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending StiffnessHeel Compression DepthForefoot Compression Depth
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Track

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Track

Heel Stack Height
36.9 mm
Weight
220.0 g (7.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
Weight
202.6 g (7.14 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
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Our Verdict

adidas Adizero Evo SL

PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO

The adidas Adizero Evo SL is a better choice than the PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO for faster workouts. It's more responsive and energetic, with a bouncier ride. The PUMA is lighter and more stable, so it's easier to control at relaxed paces, though its thinner front absorbs less impact.

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  • Adizero Evo SL (Carbon/Lucid Red/Solar Slime - (Men - US 9))
  • Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Men - US 9))
  • Deviate Pure NITRO (Alpine Snow/Warm White - (Men - US 9))
  • Deviate Pure NITRO (Alpine Snow/Warm White - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

7.6
7.5

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.2 mm
28.2 mm

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.9 mm
38.2 mm

Weight  

7.5
8.1

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.6
6.4

Outsole Arch Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
81 mm (3.2")

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.5
8.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

220.0 g (7.76 oz)
202.6 g (7.14 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

36.9 mm
38.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.2 mm
28.2 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.7 mm
10.1 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL 3D Model Full Shoe
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

84 mm (3.3")
94 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
81 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
111 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.27
2.46

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.77
3.94

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL 3D Model Internal
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

276 mm (10.8")
280 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

7.6
8.8

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-2.2 mm (-0.085")
2.9 mm (0.115")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-6.4 mm (-0.253")
7.9 mm (0.312")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.5
6.5

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.1 mm (-0.081")
-4.2 mm (-0.165")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.5
4.8

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-2.6 mm (-0.103")
-7.2 mm (-0.283")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.4
7.3

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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Heel Spring 
 

21 mm (0.8")
21 mm (0.8")

Heel Apex Position 
 

20.3%
22.0%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

19.3°
18.4°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.2
7.6

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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Toe Spring 
 

49 mm (1.9")
53 mm (2.1")

Toe Apex Position 
 

62.7%
61.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

24.0°
25.7°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture 
 

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Secondary Foam Picture 
 

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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name 
 

LIGHTSTRIKE PRO
Nitrofoam

Primary Foam Type 
 

TPEE
PEBA

Secondary Foam Name 
 

No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam

Secondary Foam Type 
 

No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam

Laces 
 

Laces Picture 
 

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Lace Type 
 

Flat
Flat

Width 
 

5.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness 
 

1.1 mm (0.0")
1.9 mm (0.1")

Stretch 
 

6.0%
11.0%

Breathability 
 

7.5

Breathability Video  

Upper Breathability  

adidas Adizero Evo SL Upper Breathability

Upper Microscope Photo  

adidas Adizero Evo SL Upper Microscope Photo

Time-To-Dry 
 

8.8

Time-To-Dry Timelapse  

Time-To-Dry Graph  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Time-To-Dry Graph

Time To 30% Dry 
 

4.6 hrs

Time To 70% Dry 
 

12.3 hrs

Time To Dry 
 

17.9 hrs

Water Absorption 
 

8.0

Dry Weight Photo  

adidas Adizero Evo SL Dry Weight Photo

Wet Weight Photo  

adidas Adizero Evo SL Wet Weight Photo

Water Absorbed 
 

38.6%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic Shank
Plastic Shank
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.1
7.7

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Energy Return
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

81.4%
79.1%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.4
7.9

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.3%
80.3%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.0
7.9

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Cushioning
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.46 J
3.87 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.03 J
9.61 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.07 J
15.68 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.1
7.3

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.16 J
4.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.87 J
7.88 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.68 J
11.12 J

Heel Firmness 
 

7.7
7.1

Heel Firmness Graph  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N 
 

44.0 N/mm
37.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

52.8 N/mm
50.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

73.9 N/mm
73.0 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.5
7.9

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

53.9 N/mm
53.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

70.3 N/mm
72.7 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

98 N/mm
103 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.6
6.4

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.31 J
7.15 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.17 J
6.93 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.07 J
6.76 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.99 J
6.63 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

6.1
5.7

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

63 N
56 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.7
6.7

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

69.4%
63.5%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.4
5.3

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

9.4 N/mm
8.3 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

247 N
192 N

Heel Compression Depth 
 

6.0
6.5

Heel Compression Graph  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Compression Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N 
 

12.5 mm
14.5 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N 
 

20.8 mm
21.8 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N 
 

25.7 mm
26.0 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth 
 

6.3
6.2

Forefoot Compression Graph  

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Forefoot Compression At 800N 
 

14.8 mm
14.9 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N 
 

18.5 mm
17.9 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N 
 

20.8 mm
19.9 mm

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