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Heel Stack Height
38.8 mm
Weight
199.5 g (7.04 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
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
Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger
PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4
The Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger and PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4 are both accessible carbon-plated racers, with a few key distinctions. The Kiprun is the more accessible shoe overall, suitable when you want a less aggressive race-day ride. The PUMA is the nimbler, slightly more cushioned shoe that's more responsive and a more capable racer. The Kiprun is the pick if you want a more laid-back race-day option, while the PUMA is the pick if you want a full-on race-day weapon.
Variants
- Kipstorm Challenger (Snow White/Smoked Black - (Men - US 9))
- Kipstorm Challenger (Snow White/Smoked 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
8.2
8.4
Weight
8.2
8.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.2
8.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
199.5 g (7.04 oz)
169.1 g (5.96 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
38.8 mm
40.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.1 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
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
87 mm (3.4")
80 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
65 mm (2.6")
60 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
110 mm (4.3")
106 mm (4.2")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.24
1.97
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.65
3.52
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
270 mm (10.6")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
89 mm (3.5")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.1
9.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.8 mm (0.072")
0.6 mm (0.024")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.0 mm (-0.119")
-0.5 mm (-0.018")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.0
9.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.5 mm (-0.098")
-0.8 mm (-0.031")
Arch Fit: Width
7.8
9.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.6 mm (-0.142")
2.3 mm (0.092")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.1
6.9
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
29 mm (1.1")
18 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
16.6%
20.7%
Heel Rocker Angle
31.1°
17.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.8
8.0
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
55 mm (2.2")
55 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
62.1%
57.4%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.6°
25.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
FASTECH +
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.4 mm (0.1")
Stretch
4.0%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.6
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
84.3%
84.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.7
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
85.3%
82.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.6
8.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.20 J
3.94 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.42 J
10.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.03 J
17.54 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.4
8.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.30 J
5.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.22 J
9.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.48 J
13.51 J
Heel Firmness
6.2
6.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
36.0 N/mm
39.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
47.4 N/mm
49.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
68.4 N/mm
69.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.4
6.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
50.6 N/mm
51.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
66.2 N/mm
66.9 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
92 N/mm
93 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.9
8.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.63 J
8.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.49 J
8.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.40 J
8.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.33 J
8.40 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.8
8.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
80 N
129 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.7
8.8
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
77.7%
79.4%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.6
8.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
16.3 N/mm
25.6 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
283 N
355 N
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