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Heel Stack Height
44.6 mm
Weight
229.9 g (8.11 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
40.7 mm
Weight
169.1 g (5.96 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.6 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
ASICS MEGABLAST
PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4
The PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4 is a better marathon racer than the ASICS MEGABLAST. Despite being significantly less cushioned, its bouncier platform returns a bit more energy, which, combined with its significantly lighter build, makes it easier to turn over at race pace. It's the better pick if you're chasing a personal best. However, the PUMA's plated design is much less suited to daily miles, while the ASICS is significantly more stable and better if you want a fast shoe that can handle racing and weekly miles.
Variants
- MEGABLAST (Edo Purple/Black - (Men - US 9))
- MEGABLAST (Edo Purple/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO Elite 4 (Fresh Water/Lemon Crush/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO Elite 4 (Fresh Water/Lemon Crush/Black/White - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.1
8.4
Weight
7.2
8.9
Outsole Arch Width
80 mm (3.2")
60 mm (2.4")
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.9
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.2
8.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
229.9 g (8.11 oz)
169.1 g (5.96 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
44.6 mm
40.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.9 mm
30.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
10.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
96 mm (3.8")
80 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
80 mm (3.2")
60 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
119 mm (4.7")
106 mm (4.2")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.15
1.97
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.31
3.52
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
282 mm (11.1")
270 mm (10.6")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
7.9
9.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-3.6 mm (-0.140")
0.6 mm (0.024")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.9 mm (-0.115")
-0.5 mm (-0.018")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.1
9.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.4 mm (-0.093")
-0.8 mm (-0.031")
Arch Fit: Width
8.0
9.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.3 mm (-0.130")
2.3 mm (0.092")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.4
6.9
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
30 mm (1.2")
18 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
21.7%
20.7%
Heel Rocker Angle
24.8°
17.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.2
8.0
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
55 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
68.3%
57.4%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
27.8°
25.6°
Foam
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Primary Foam Name
FF TURBO²
Nitrofoam Elite
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Sawtooth
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.2 mm (0.0")
Stretch
6.0%
Breathability
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
7.8
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
6.1 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
16.0 hrs
Time To Dry
24.2 hrs
Water Absorption
7.3
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
43.7%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.4
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
82.9%
84.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
82.8%
82.3%
Heel Cushioning
9.3
8.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.35 J
3.94 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
12.12 J
10.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
21.19 J
17.54 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.4
8.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
6.16 J
5.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
11.21 J
9.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
16.62 J
13.51 J
Heel Firmness
5.0
6.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
34.4 N/mm
39.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
42.6 N/mm
49.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
59.2 N/mm
69.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
5.0
6.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
47.0 N/mm
51.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
59.1 N/mm
66.9 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
81 N/mm
93 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.9
8.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.19 J
8.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.98 J
8.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.84 J
8.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.74 J
8.40 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.5
8.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
99 N
129 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.9
8.8
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
70.9%
79.4%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.8
8.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
16.1 N/mm
25.6 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
316 N
355 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.6
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
16.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
25.8 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
32.1 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.4
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
17.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
22.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
25.3 mm
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